Unicorn rifle scope - it can’t be just me…

[HNTR_NW]

After hearing about the scope drop test, I have to admit I skeptically drank the koolaid. I started by not believing (mainly on the scopes), then I thought back to how often I re-zeroed my rifle systems. I then tested my scopes. They all failed miserably minus the Nightforce and a Trijicon credo I had, then I fully bought in.

Since seeing it first hand it is not worth risking an opportunity so I have replaced most of my scopes, but I feel like there is still a gap in quality available optics in one small niche. I want a unicorn scope- holds zero at least as well as the Trijicon credo, 11-14 oz like a leupold vx3 with a cds that can dial, Mil reticle, and usable turrets that can get a 6.5cm out to 5-600.

Trijicon is so close with the credo but the capped turrets are a pain in the field and I don’t trust them not to unlock in the field.

Swfa UL is sweet too but not mil based reticle or turrets and it’s capped. The 3-9 is great but it’s still heavier than I would prefer for the specific use case I have in mind.

Does anyone else have this same thought? Is there any optics manufacturing company that’s wants to put out a scope like this?

Am I alone in this thought?

 

[Mike Islander]

Now accept the fact that what you want is going to weigh around 20 Oz or more and buy the SWFA.

 

[Geewhiz]

That scope exists but not at 11-14 oz.

 

[Macintosh]

You are not alone. It comes up here about every other month. So far there are a few good 19-20oz options, nothing else.

 

[HNTR_NW]

You are probably right, but my question is- is it possible to do? I mean swfa UL is there if they put a mil reticle and mill turrets. It doesnt have to be ffp if its in that 3-9 range (more than that I would prefer it) does a scope like that interest anyone else? The half pound ish weight savings is nice for a dedicated UL rifle build.

 

[Maverick1]

Four variables:
Lightweight
Reliable dialing, including return to zero
Robust
High quality glass.


You can only have three, at most.

Typically only two, for most manufacturers.

 

[Geewhiz]

You are probably right, but my question is- is it possible to do? I mean swfa UL is there if they put a mil reticle and mill turrets. It doesnt have to be ffp if its in that 3-9 range (more than that I would prefer it) does a scope like that interest anyone else? The half pound ish weight savings is nice for a dedicated UL rifle build.

Reliability and durability come at a cost and that cost is weight. Light weight and robust don't seam to go hand in hand.

You want a light weight girlfriend or a robust girlfriend. Pick one. lol

 

[HNTR_NW]

I would pick the top 3 every time

 

[HNTR_NW]

Reliability and durability come at a cost and that cost is weight. Light weight and robust don't seam to go hand in hand.

You want a light weight girlfriend or a robust girlfriend. Pick one.

I would prefer the robust scope… idk about the robust woman part..

 

[Maverick1]

You want a light weight girlfriend or a robust girlfriend. Pick one. lol

Brother Ishmael?

 

[ChrisAU]

Why not make it 6 oz? Or 3 oz?

There is no free lunch. Aluminum tubes and glass weigh certain amounts. Robust internals vs plastic ones also weigh certain amounts.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

 

[MuleyFever]

Based on all the other threads on this I would say you are not alone.