Would you buy this scope?

[Lwarner03]

I’ll definitely buy at least one first chance I get.

 

[Speaks]

Based on all the updates I am hearing I would buy one for sure.

I would love them to later bring a fixed 6 or 4, or a 4-12, maybe even a 4-8 that are substantially lighter.

Realistically hunting in my part of the country shots under 100 yards are more common than those over 2 and a 400 shot is a real unusual situation.

A 223, RS light, and a nice sub 20 oz (maybe getting close to 15 oz) scope gets real attractive.

Sent get me wrong, I am going to order one of these for my 6.5 PRC and it sounds great for what it was designed for. But a small, light, fixed power in the 4-7 range would be awesome.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

A 223, RS light, and a nice sub 20 oz (maybe getting close to 15 oz) scope gets real attractive.

I like the SWFA UL for that role.

We can all hope that UM’s initial scope offering is so wildly successful that they are able to offer the scopes of our dreams further down the road.

 

[silasbowhunter]

Based on all the updates I am hearing I would buy one for sure.

I would love them to later bring a fixed 6 or 4, or a 4-12, maybe even a 4-8 that are substantially lighter.

Realistically hunting in my part of the country shots under 100 yards are more common than those over 2 and a 400 shot is a real unusual situation.

A 223, RS light, and a nice sub 20 oz (maybe getting close to 15 oz) scope gets real attractive.

Sent get me wrong, I am going to order one of these for my 6.5 PRC and it sounds great for what it was designed for. But a small, light, fixed power in the 4-7 range would be awesome.

I agree. A 7x50 with this reticle… I’d buy 3-4???


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[Speaks]

I like the SWFA UL for that role.

We can all hope that UM’s initial scope offering is so wildly successful that they are able to offer the scopes of our dreams further down the road.

I actually could see getting one of those, have not seen one in stock in at least a year and they dont pop up in the classifieds like the 6x.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I actually could see getting one of those, have not seen one in stock in at least a year and they dont pop up in the classifieds like the 6x.

There is a 556 version for sale on the classifieds right now.

That version is also in stock:

SWFA 2.5-10x32 SS Ultralight - MSR 556 BDC Reticle, 1" Tube, .25 MOA C

Introducing the world’s lightest 2.5-10x variable optic, the SWFA SS Ultralight is changing the game in lightweight scopes. Weighing in at only 9.5 ounces, the SS Ultralight boasts the same unmatched durability and dependability you have come to expect from the SS line of products. The sleek, 1”...

swfa.com

 

[BCDJR]

Scope specs:

FFP 3-12x40 to 3-12x44mm

Consistently holds zero through 3-foot drops and 3,000 rounds of constant use.

The reticle is specially designed for 25 to 600 yards, with bold outer posts and correct center aiming references.

Zero Stop

Low profile top turret.

Capped windage.

Large eye box

Good glass

20oz


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I would not buy

 

[Quandary]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

 

[swavescatter]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

Less agressive turret knurling and $500 more shipped in a box that says "Form Approved".

 

[atmat]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

The biggest thing for most of us will be the reticle, and supporting a company who wants what we want.

 

[keystone112]

I’m guessing the minor differences will make the difference. As in which reticle you prefer.

I’m hoping the eye relief isn’t too short. I want to put one of these on a 308 and I’ve always preferred longer eye relief scopes.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

I haven’t listened to this week’s podcast, so my understanding of the newly announced specifications is limited. My problem with the Maven RS1.2 is that they apparently made it reliable unintentionally. It’s the only scope Maven offers that is truly reliable. And they don’t appear interested in building on that success with other models. I would rather support a company that is trying to bring the most reliable products to the market.

Edit - for me, the competition for this scope is the SWFA 3-15x and a Trijicon option. Scopes above the $1000 mark hold no interest for me.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

What was the gist of the podcast that prompted this, if you don’t mind my asking? I can’t always listen through the rabbit holes and bs and haven’t done so on this one.

ETA: I listened today while cleaning up from last week’s hunt. This one was more direct than many and I enjoyed it. Scope discussion starts at 37:30 and is short (ends 41:04).

Recap: “Simplified THLR” reticle. 3-18x44. “A little lighter than [they] thought it would be” (“sub 25 ounces”). Made by LOW. Uses one of LOW’s “new” “base scope build or base erector systems.” Prototypes in S2H hands maybe by end of the year. Six months to complete an order, after testing completed. Will be tested hunting in addition to drop test. Retail maybe this time next year but no promises and won’t be released until it’s ready.

 

[Dobermann]

Legitimate question after listening to this weeks podcast, not throwing shade at all. Perhaps this is already buried somewhere in the 76 pages above. The scope is being built by Light Optics in Japan. Internals will likely be almost identical (if not idential) to the Tract 2.5-15 and the Maven RS1.2 (which are basically identical internally), both use good glass. Other than being 3-18 and likely a different reticle (?) how will this scope be different/differentiated?

How about purposely built to specs that pass the drop eval, and likely one of the best (if not the best) hunting reticles?

 

[Quandary]

What was the gist of the podcast that prompted this, if you don’t mind my asking? I can’t always listen through the rabbit holes and bs and haven’t done so on this one.

The boys were discussing the scope. Mentioned that Light Optics was making it. This is good. Also that they pulled the erectors from the menu, 3-18. This is more than likely the same erectors that Tract and Maven use. Tract uses Schott glass, (not sure what Maven uses) so unlikely this scope will have better glass than Schott. Personally I love the Eagleman reticle. So I am wondering how this scope will be better than what is already on the market. Assuming its the same internals it will not be anymore reliable unless they are having Light Optics do something different. Often OEMs say yaaa, no. Thus the question, what will make it better than what's already on the market.

 

[Ryan Avery]

If you have noticed, Form and I don't really care if the masses want it; if we want it, there are enough other people who will want it.

The scopes will be 3-18x44 sub 25oz and DURABLE. The reticle will be a hunting reticle, not a tacdafag reticle—low profile turrets with an elevation turret that stays put with a price tag that won't break the bank. The Maven has come the closest, but IMO, no scope has put this all together yet.

 

[Dobermann]

Tract uses Schott glass, (not sure what Maven uses) so unlikely this scope will have better glass than Schott. Personally I love the Eagleman reticle. So I am wondering how this scope will be better than what is already on the market.

Just checking that you know that some Schott glass is made in China? Not having a go at you directly, but some people assume that Scott is all German-made glass, and always the highest quality ...

 

[Ryan Avery]

Just checking that you know that some Schott glass is made in China? Not having a go at you directly, but some people assume that Scott is all German-made glass, and always the highest quality ...

From all indications, the glass won't disappoint

 

[Quandary]

Just checking that you know that some Schott glass is made in China? Not having a go at you directly, but some people assume that Scott is all German-made glass, and always the highest quality ...

SCHOTT Suzhou​

The city of Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province is home to SCHOTT Glass Technologies (Suzhou). The main focus of the plant is the supply of glass-ceramics and toughened glass for the kitchen and household appliance industries, as well as pharma drug containment and delivery solutions as part of SCHOTT Pharma.

Not the rifle scope glass.

Different coatings are certainly a possibility.

I am simply trying to get a sense of what will be different than current market offerings.

 

[Dobermann]

From all indications, the glass won't disappoint

No doubt. And what a bonus on top of a great rest of the package.

I'm hoping that people won't read about Tract's use of Schott glass and think that means Tract is somehow superior to this scope - or that glass is the most important consideration.

Thanks again for all of your work on this - I'm sure it's going to be worthwhile.