Wanted: lightweight 3-18x scope

[RockAndSage]

Can I ask why your recommendation of research? You don’t believe the VX6 is a good scope? Reviews seem positive.

Along these lines OP, just about anyone can learn a lot by running a search on here about properly mounting a scope. There are a couple of threads with an absolute ton of good info, that doesn't often come up elsewhere, especially in such detail. More often than not, a gun not holding zero is due to mounting errors of one kind or another, especially if the scope is known to be a rugged model.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Great question. It’s going on a Christensen Ridgeline FFT in 308 for bear, mule deer and auodad. I’d probably be okay with a 3-15x.

Trijicon credo 2.5-15 is one of my favorite scopes. Sturdy, fairly light, decent SFP useable reticle.

 

[Laelkhunter]

To the OP, I really don't have a scope to suggest to you, but be aware that there might be scammers that are going to PM you and say "Hey my buddy has just what you're looking for". It's a well used scam and they will try to get you to send them money. Happens all the time especially on the "Want to Buy" ads. Good Luck on your search.

 

[Johnwell]

To the OP, I really don't have a scope to suggest to you, but be aware that there might be scammers that are going to PM you and say "Hey my buddy has just what you're looking for". It's a well used scam and they will try to get you to send them money. Happens all the time especially on the "Want to Buy" ads. Good Luck on your search.

Yeah, like his buddy might ‘just happen to have’ a 3-18 VX6 for sale; you send him money, and his buddy sends you a Leupold.

And that’s the best case scenario.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Yeah, like his buddy might ‘just happen to have’ a 3-18 VX6 for sale; you send him money, and his buddy sends you a Leupold.

And that’s the best case scenario.

Not sure what you are trying to say, but OK whatever. It could be a legitimate sale/offer.

 

[Johnwell]

Not sure what you are trying to say, but OK whatever. It could be a legitimate sale/offer.

Sorry, being a bit sarcastic. It doesn’t always come through in media; or in real life for that matter…

Just saying that the OP might send someone money and then actually end up with a leupold, like it was a bad thing.

To add something more constructive to the thread; I’ve heard of guys selling ‘problem child’ scopes that they had previously sent in for repair, without disclosing the issues. Something else to worry about with used optics.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Sorry, being a bit sarcastic. It doesn’t always come through in media; or in real life for that matter…

Just saying that the OP might send someone money and then actually end up with a leupold, like it was a bad thing.

To add something more constructive to the thread; I’ve heard of guys selling ‘problem child’ scopes that they had previously sent in for repair, without disclosing the issues. Something else to worry about with used optics.

Understood. I agree that buying anything online from an individual has it's hidden pitfalls. OP could end up with a Leupold box with a Chinese counterfeit Leupold in it and then the seller is long gone with his money.

 

[ReddingArcher]

I only care how they perform for me. Other people dont do the same thing i do.

What a minute, are you “deleted user” from the 2 weeks from desert sheep opener? This comment really smells like him. God I really hope you are the “suck it” guy!

Not trying to give you too hard of a time, go check out the thread.

 

[JimIsland]

This. I like my one and only Maven but bought it when they were sub 1k. The 3-15 swfa is a good scope. They have been known to do a tax day sale too if you're not in a big hurry for it.

I picked up a used Accupoint off this site for 750ish. Like all other Trijicon products, it did not disappoint.