Sightron STAC 3-16x42mm Q&A

[Formidilosus]

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Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42mm FFP Field Eval

This is a field evaluation of the Sightron STAC 3-16x42mm Mil-Hash reticle scope. This scope was sent to Ryan from Sightron for the Evaluation. The baseline 30 round group with this lot of ammunition was 1.5” at 100 yards. The scope and weight- Turrets: Elevation turret is exposed...

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[rackcity24]

Well I was hoping for better results since i recently bought one, with that said I'll use it for practice on the range.

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[sveltri]

I'm still waiting and hoping it will at least retain zero.

 

[andrew.burkhart1]

Do you think the capped turret sfp version will hold up better? Seems like the issues started when turret was bent- would that be a fair assessment?


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[Formidilosus]

Do you think the capped turret sfp version will hold up better?

I have no idea.

Seems like the issues started when turret was bent- would that be a fair assessment?

Yes, it does seem to be the case.

 

[mustelid_master]

Has the scope continued to hold zero mounted on another rifle?

 

[HighUintas]

@Formidilosus , why did you only tighten the rings caps on this scope to 20 in/lbs after the first drop shift instead of going to 25-28 in/lbs like you did with the sightron s6 scopes?

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus , why did you only tighten the rings caps on this scope to 20 in/lbs after the first drop shift instead of going to 25-28 in/lbs like you did with the sightron s6 scopes?

Because it was clear that it wasn’t the cause of the shift, and I was unsure about what the tube could handle. It is a Philippine made scope, and historically they have had thinner tubes. The loss of zero with this scope was due (at least primarily) to the turrets getting bent.

 

[mtnwrunner]

Update.

Form gave me this scope awhile ago and I just haven't had much time to shoot it much over the winter but thank god, I think its finally over.
Went out today to check zero and check tracking. Tikka 308, 168 grain factory TTM.
Cold 10 round check, then adjust up 10 inches, spot on. Zero shifted slightly but grouped and tracked well. I did shoot off my pack instead of a heavy bag which was last zero check. This combo has been a 1.25 moa rifle.

Randy

 

[BLJ]

@mtnwrunner. Was the zero shift small enough to still be considered acceptable to you?
Would you trust this scope to hunt with? Thanks.

 

[mtnwrunner]

@mtnwrunner. Was the zero shift small enough to still be considered acceptable to you?
Would you trust this scope to hunt with? Thanks.

Absolutely. As Form said, it most likely will be fine unless dropped. I didn't do any drop tests but didn't baby it either. I've thrown it in the back of my 4runner with packs and crap piled on top of it uncased and this is SOP when I go shooting. It's got alot of features for what it costs.

Randy

 

[NDHUNTER24]

Good to hear, i currently have 9ne sitting im my safe that hasn't been used yet. We're you planning on keeping it on a rifle to hunt with or practice only? @mtnwrunner

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[BLJ]

Absolutely. As Form said, it most likely will be fine unless dropped. I didn't do any drop tests but didn't baby it either. I've thrown it in the back of my 4runner with packs and crap piled on top of it uncased and this is SOP when I go shooting. It's got alot of features for what it costs.

Randy

Thanks for the response.
I’ve been back and forth on these for a while for my 223. Your use case is similar to the conditions my rifle would see.
I just wish mine shot as well. I guess it’s probably time to buy one.

 

[mtnwrunner]

Good to hear, i currently have 9ne sitting im my safe that hasn't been used yet. We're you planning on keeping it on a rifle to hunt with or practice only? @mtnwrunner

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Hunt for sure.