Sorry I am late to the party and reviving an old thread. I desperately want a lighter hunting scope that is rugged and reliable that will take the abuse of a true backcountry hunt. One that will be used for a hunting scope, not specialized for a long range target rifle. I only need adjustment to shoot reliability out to 700 yards or so, not a mile. Currently, the only scopes available that meet that criteria weigh 19oz or more.
Objective Size:
35mm to 40mm to reduce weight
Tube: 1" to reduce weight
Magnification: Low end 2-3, high end 7-10. I could live with a fixed 6 power.
Eye relief at least 3.5"
Reticle:
Must be a FFP with Mil adjustments and a mil based reticle that is useful throughout the variable power range, and usable in low light conditions. Reference the SWFA Mil-Dot or Mil-Quad reticle.
Weight: 15oz or less. Remove as much weight without sacrificing mechanical integrity.
Take everything Formidulosus says about reliability i.e. testing, tracking, maintaining zero, etc and apply.
I am thinking a FFP Mil reticle-Mil adjustment Toric 2-10×42 scaled down or something like a lighter SWFA 3-9×42 or 6x42 without losing mechanical reliability.
Objective Size:
35mm to 40mm to reduce weight
Tube: 1" to reduce weight
Magnification: Low end 2-3, high end 7-10. I could live with a fixed 6 power.
Eye relief at least 3.5"
Reticle:
Must be a FFP with Mil adjustments and a mil based reticle that is useful throughout the variable power range, and usable in low light conditions. Reference the SWFA Mil-Dot or Mil-Quad reticle.
Weight: 15oz or less. Remove as much weight without sacrificing mechanical integrity.
Take everything Formidulosus says about reliability i.e. testing, tracking, maintaining zero, etc and apply.
I am thinking a FFP Mil reticle-Mil adjustment Toric 2-10×42 scaled down or something like a lighter SWFA 3-9×42 or 6x42 without losing mechanical reliability.