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.

[kselkhunter]

A Swarovski Z5 2.4-12x50 BT is 16.2 ounces.  I love mine.  Has the standard ballistic turret, and I had a couple custom dials made for my handloads.

If you wanted the red dot version, and money isn't an issue, the Z6i 2-12x50BT is the upgraded version with red dot.

[bearpaw]

The European optics are the best but they are heavy. For a low profile on a lightweight rifle I would go with a Leupold Freedom4x12x40 or VX-5HD 3-15x44 depending on how much you ant to spend. The freedom is a good scope for the money and pretty light, I’ve got five of them, have not had a problem with any of them.

[bearpaw]

The European optics are the best but they are heavy. For a low profile on a lightweight rifle I would go with a Leupold Freedom4x12x40 or VX-5HD 3-15x44 depending on how much you ant to spend. The freedom is a good scope for the money and pretty light, I’ve got five of them, have not had a problem with any of them.

The freedom creedmore model gives you extra dots without all the distraction some scopes have.
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I’ll add this, a lot of guys buy vortex, they seem good but they have thin walls and we’ve seen more hunters with issues with vortex than any other brand!

[pickardjw]

SWFA 3-9 is what I went with recently for a lighter, reliable optic. If you want to check one out in person let me know, I’m down in Tacoma.

[mburrows]

Im partial to the Zeiss V4, I love that scope for the money.

Nightforce SHV for the money is great as well.

[muleyslayer]

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.

[slm9s]

Vortex Razor LHT 3-15x42.  Excellent red dot, light for its mag range, excellent glass, great mag range, locking elevation turret, and excellent reticle.  The Razor line is unlike the rest of the economy Vortex scopes.

[yogru]

Appreciate all the replies. Some I knew about and others I didn't.  I'll be spending the day looking through all these.   

[Stein]

I would prioritize the optic and reliability over weight for sure.  After several problems with keeping zero verified to be the scope, I'm done with any brand that can't make a scope that holds up to real world conditions which unfortunately is most of them.

My choice would be Nightforce if in the budget, SWFA if not.  I'm shooting the SWFW 5-20 SS HD and love it, but I think it may be discontinued.

[Pathfinder101]

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