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Targetman
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Posted: July/30/2015 at 10:18 |
I've been searching for a lightweight (under 15 oz) scope with a FFP ballistic reticle. All of the ones that I have found; ie Horus, Burris, SWFA, etc; are all heavy and 30mm tubes. Is there such a thing as a lightweight FFP scope?
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Targetman
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I should also add that I would like to have a 3x9x40 or something similiar.
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stork23raz
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I wouldnt really consider them ..... heavy.... more of welterweight.for a tactical style scope. Razor II now thats heavy. But in general most the scopes in your power range with the FFP mil,moa, bdc reticles are gonna be in the 20-25 oz range.
SS3-9 is 19oz Vortex 2.5-10x32 is the lightest FFP i know of in that power range. its 18.7oz The Leupold Vx-r is 15.3, but its not ffp
What your wanting is more in the Hunting scope weight range. |
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tahqua
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What are you looking to do with this type of scope and what kind of firearm?In a 3-9x40 FFP, it is hard to beat the SS. I wouldn't put it on my M7 but it isn't at all over bearing on my short action sporter M700.
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Targetman
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I am building an ultralight .308 Win that will weigh in at 5.33 lbs without scope. It will primarily be used for high country whitetails and mule deer and hopefully a sheep hunt or two. On my custom .300 WM I have a Horus Hunter 3-12x50 (30mm tube) with H425 reticle and absolutely love the scope, I really prefer the FFP reticle. The problem with another Horus is that it weighs 24 ozs. If I can find a suitable FFP scope at 15 ozs or less, then my entire .308 Win package will be 6.25 lbs.
Right now the lightest FFP scope I have found is the SWFA SS HD 3-9x42 that weighs 19 ozs. But I really want the scope to be under 15...I just want what I want because I want it! hehe
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koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13182 |
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If you are looking for a lightweight scope, your options with FFP are very slim. The lightest is probably PFI RR800-1 3-9x42, which is no longer made, I think. It weighed right around 17 ounces and was a well made Japanese scope.
ILya
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Targetman
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Koshkin,
I found a PFI RR800-1 3-9x42 NIB for $600...do you remember what the retail was on these? Thanks, Jed
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koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13182 |
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I wrote an article that included the RR800 a while back:
And at the time, the price was $650, per the ocmparison table in it. ILya |
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