lightweight scope with ballistic reticle

[eLightfoot]

Searching the vast web for a scope that fits a specific criteria. Lightweight, somewhat compact, durable, with a simple mil based hold over reticle. Im not really a fan of mil dots, but I do like a simple christmas tree type. Dont really want to dial so I don't really want exposed turrets either. Thinking a max power between 8x up to 12x. Budget under $500. So far Im leaning towards Leupold VX-R patrol 3-9x40 thats on sale. Only thing I don't like is the exposed turrets. Seems like there arent too many scopes in this niche, the swaro Z3s would be perfect but out of price range.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

With the $500 budget I would recommend getting a Leupold but personally I would say wait it out until you can get a Z3. Love those little scopes. Advice would be to look though and handle both before you make a decision and if the price difference is worth it to you.

 

[derekbeaudry]

It’s not a mil based reticle but the Burris full field 2 or Burris e1 lone is tough to beat for the price and the are set and forget

 

[TxxAgg]

Meopta Meopro 3-9x40 BDC are $375

 

[TxxAgg]

Sorry... at sportoptics.com

 

[eLightfoot]

That meopta looks sweet, if only the reticle was in mils

 

[TxxAgg]

I just use the App. It's similar to the Swaro App I used on the Z3.
Let us know what you decide on.

 

[.270]

I picked up a Z3 3-10x42 with their bdc reticle for 500 on ebay. If you are patient, you can find deals.

 

[Touchdown88]

Burris Timberline 4.5-14. It weighs 15oz.

 

[eLightfoot]

does anyone have experience with the VX-R line from leupold?

 

[eLightfoot]

I just use the App. It's similar to the Swaro App I used on the Z3.
Let us know what you decide on.

Ended up ordering a Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42 with moa reticle. Heavily discounted down to $299. At that price it will be tough to be disappointed.

 

[biking_2003]

Just FYI for anyone still interested in a lightweight lower power scope... I bought a new Leupold 1.5-4 VX-Freedom AR. Their specs for the "tree" style reticle are MOA, but the clicks are Mils. Extremely annoying.