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Title: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: acnewman55 on June 30, 2015, 02:22:23 PM: I'm building up a lightweight ar15 in 6.8 SPC II. I'm planning to hunt mule deer and black bear with it. I'm soliciting suggestions for an optic.

I want to keep the weight below 10 ounces, and decent clarity for low-light visibility, and I don't want to spend more than $600

Currently I'm considering the scopes below, but I'm also interested in other suggestions. If you have any experience with the Leupold Fixed Power scopes I'm interested in any feedback.

1. Leupold FXII 4x33
2. Leupold FXII 6x36
3. VX•HOG 1-4x20mm
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: yorketransport on June 30, 2015, 08:51:42 PM: Fixed 4x all the way! :tup:

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Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: Bob33 on June 30, 2015, 09:14:57 PM: Leupold makes a compact 3-9x33 that weighs about 10 ouncee. I've had a couple and have been pleased with them.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: acnewman55 on July 01, 2015, 07:32:23 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on June 30, 2015, 09:14:57 PM
Leupold makes a compact 3-9x33 that weighs about 10 ouncee. I've had a couple and have been pleased with them.

Hey Bob - I saw those online but based on reviews everywhere it seemed like they were only being used for rimfire rifles. Is that not the case? What calibers have you used this scope on?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 01, 2015, 07:38:36 AM: SWFA scopes. I have a 10x on my Grendel. Very good ratings too...
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: headshot5 on July 01, 2015, 08:14:59 AM: Burris makes a 3-9X that weighs in a 13 oz. It's their timberline model. I know it is heavier than what you were looking for, but I have had great luck with it on my 7mm-08.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: Bob33 on July 01, 2015, 08:20:21 AM: Quote from: acnewman55 on July 01, 2015, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Bob33 on June 30, 2015, 09:14:57 PM
Leupold makes a compact 3-9x33 that weighs about 10 ouncee. I've had a couple and have been pleased with them.

Hey Bob - I saw those online but based on reviews everywhere it seemed like they were only being used for rimfire rifles. Is that not the case? What calibers have you used this scope on?

Thanks!
I have used them on 25-06, 270 WSM, 30-06, and 300 WSM rifles. I currently have one on my 300 WSM Brownsing X-Bolt. It is my go-to gun. It's been to Africa twice and killed many animals in many places. Never a hickup.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: acnewman55 on August 18, 2015, 10:22:41 PM: Still in the market and still interested in other suggestions. Thanks!

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Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on August 18, 2015, 10:27:15 PM: I love my fixed 3x vortex spitfire
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: NW-GSP on August 18, 2015, 10:51:55 PM: I have a bison armory 6.8 spc upper and have a cheap scope on it but am also thinking about a fixed power scope
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: ribka on August 19, 2015, 08:08:54 AM: leupold m8 4x
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: Stein on August 19, 2015, 08:20:34 AM: Is a couple of ounces really critical for you? If not, at the $600 point it would open up a bunch more options.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: Thefisherman83 on August 20, 2015, 09:34:10 PM: I just put a Vortex Crossfire 2 1-4x24 on my .300 blackout. Good glass, not an ultralight, but it's not a tank.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: 6.8mmARHunter on August 28, 2015, 01:28:31 PM: VX•R Hog 1.25-4x20mm (30mm).

This would be a really nice optic. MSRP is $625.00.

https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/hog-riflescopes/vx-r-hog-1-25-4x20mm-30mm/

It's $499.00 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=VX%E2%80%A2R+Hog+1.25-4x20mm+%2830mm%29
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: Yondering on August 28, 2015, 02:57:41 PM: Quote from: acnewman55 on June 30, 2015, 02:22:23 PM

1. Leupold FXII 4x33
2. Leupold FXII 6x36
3. VX•HOG 1-4x20mm

Dont forget the Leupold Mark AR series as well. IIRC the 1.5-4x is about 8.5 ounces, and the 3-9x is about 12.5 oz. Eye relief is very generous and the glass is clear. You can get them with or without mil reticles and illumination.
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: nastybynature on August 28, 2015, 03:05:41 PM: Not under 10oz but this is what I am going to put on my SBR .300BO when my stamp comes back. This looks like a lot of value for the $$. :twocents:
Title: Re: Need Suggestions - Lightweight optic for hunting AR (fixed power?)
Post by: 6.8mmARHunter on August 31, 2015, 03:12:34 PM: Quote from: 6.8mmARHunter on August 28, 2015, 01:28:31 PM
VX•R Hog 1.25-4x20mm (30mm).

This would be a really nice optic. MSRP is $625.00.

https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/hog-riflescopes/vx-r-hog-1-25-4x20mm-30mm/

It's $499.00 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=VX%E2%80%A2R+Hog+1.25-4x20mm+%2830mm%29

Oh, sorry, its over your 10oz limit...

I saw something else with regards to lightweight 6.8 builds:

http://68forums.com/forums/showthread.php?49304-New-Project-light-weight-4-89-pound-6-8-SPC-II