WTB Lightweight Scope (Sub 13 Ounces)

[Nate Eller]

Looking for a nice, lightweight scope for a mountain rifle.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I have a couple of Trijicon 3-9 Accupoints that are 0.4 ounces heavier than your target. I really like them. I also have a Leupold VX3 2.5-8 and a SWFA 3-9 compact that are less than 13 ounces (SWFA is sub 10 ounces).

 

[Nate Eller]

Tell me about the swfa compact and the Leupold

 

[TN2shot07]

Budget option - Leupold freedom 2-7x33

Better - Leupold vx3 2.5-8x36
Comparable - Maven 2-10x38

Best - Swarovski z3 3-10x42

I don’t own a freedom right now but I have intentions of putting one on my 336 at some point. I have 2 vx3’s, a maven & a Swaro on model seven’s and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend either one.

 

[BAKPAKR]

The SWFA is super light. Eye relief is kind of short but I have only had it on a 223. I don’t think it would be an issue for me on something like a light 6.5 CM but it might be a problem on a magnum. I have had a couple of 2.5-8 Leupolds — one on a 300 Weatherby and one on a 270 Winchester. Both worked well.

 

[Nate Eller]

Budget option - Leupold freedom 2-7x33

Better - Leupold vx3 2.5-8x36
Comparable - Maven 2-10x38

Best - Swarovski z3 3-10x42

I don’t own a freedom right now but I have intentions of putting one on my 336 at some point. I have 2 vx3’s, a maven & a Swaro on model seven’s and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend either one.

Thank you

 

[Bonasababy]

Check out the auction sites, a number of folks made compact 3x9s...Leupold and Burris at least. Hard to beat a Leupold 2.5 x 8 if that works but people tend to hang onto them.

 

[Bonasababy]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1104910843

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1107930919

 

[Nate Eller]

Any opinions on the vx freedom 3-9 CDs? 12.2 oz according to Euro optic.

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Any opinions on the vx freedom 3-9 CDs? 12.2 oz according to Euro optic.

I put one on my. 308. Has worked well for me. Got a good deal from @schmalts .

 

[Redmt]

Any opinions on the vx freedom 3-9 CDs? 12.2 oz according to Euro optic.

I have a couple of them. They are damn nice scopes for the price.

 

[belshawelk]

I have a couple of them. They are damn nice scopes for the price.

Yes. this. No better for the price

Take a pee before you hunting and you'll make up the 1oz.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Not good enough for some, but the tried and true Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 meets your specs and can be found for $130-ish. Killed lots of critters and I never had an issue with the ones I owned. Otherwise, a used VX-2 3-9x40 is what I use (I have two with the LR reticles that I will never, ever sell).

 

[Nate Eller]

Picked up a Burris compact 3-9x32 with a bdc reticle, really nice scope. Lightweight, small, takes up a lot less of the real estate on the gun, and a good reticle that is thin enough for sub 400 yard shots this rifle is setup for. Also cut the weight down a fair bit, the rifle is noticeably less top heavy