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Seeking recommendations on a new scope
yogru:
Just bought a new Tikka T3k superlight in 6.5 creedmoor. This will hopefully be my new light weight walk around rifle for deer/antelope. I have bigger rifles for elk.
I'm not anticipating ever taking a shot past 400 yards (unless I have a wounded animal).
What I'm looking for is a light, low profile scope that's good in low light conditions. I think I'd be fine with a 3-9 but could go a bit higher on magnification. I don't like the mil spec stuff. A turret would be great but not if it's a huge one. I like the red dot on my Leupold so that would be a welcome addition. Would like to keep it at around a pound or less. Don't care about cost.
Any idea out there?
MADMAX:
I have 2
Really like them
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jrebel:
1 lb or less is going to be a hard thing to find in a quality scope. That said.....I would look real hard at the Nightforce NX8 1-8 x 24 that comes in at 17 oz. The next best would be a Zeiss V6 2-12 x 50 coming in at 1lb 7 oz.
I would lean toward the Zeiss for hunting rifle purposes....but do love my Nightforces. The NX 8 2.5-20 x 50mm comes in at 1.8lbs. the extra 5-6 oz would not sway me from this scope......and for a couple more oz....you could go with the 4-32x50 NX 8 which is pretty amazing.
BigGoonTuna:
I've got a Tract Toric 2-10x42 on my 30-06. 18.6 ounces, has the "T-plex" reticle which is sort of like a hybrid between a duplex and a German #4. Great glass, and comes with a capped zero stop target turret. Only downside is the funky gray color but it does look nice on a stainless rifle. They do also make it in a 3-15x42 if you want more magnification, but it's another couple ounces.
I've always been a Leupold guy but I'm not into dialing. I've got a couple VX3s that I like a lot (especially the weight), but they do take some settling in with a few shots before they "lock in". Never had an issue with shifting zero once they're set, though. The adjustments on the Tract are instant and repeatable.
BeerBugler:
NXS 2.5x10
Trijicon Credo 2.5x10
Swfa 3x9
All of these are 19-22 ounces and have a proven reputation for reliability. These magnification ranges are ideal for your stated application.
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