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Posted: 1/14/2020 11:35:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2020 4:15:58 PM EDT
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I just went with a Leupold VX3i LRP 4.5-14x50mm with TMR reticle for my hunting rifle. 20.3 oz and Mil/Mil
I was using a Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 before that and the Leupold cut over 7 oz off my rifle. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 4:28:14 PM EDT
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I have a Vortex Razor HD LH, not a mil/mil but I know my drops and I'm very happy with it.
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Posted: 1/27/2020 8:29:52 PM EDT
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I have a Vortex Razor HD LH, not a mil/mil but I know my drops and I'm very happy with it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20200120_161154_jpg-1252157.JPG Do you know the rifle weight minus suppressor |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 10:17:34 PM EDT
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Im not trying to flame here. Just trying to make an honest, well intended contribution....
There are a lot of fantastic optics. With a 25 ounce limit you can easily find a great optic. However, I 'd argue that such a 20, 22, 25 ounce optic would be well suited to the typical 8, 9 lb precision rifle. If you havent actually tried a 20+ ounce optic on a featherweight rifle like the fieldcraft, I would strongly urge you to run some form of mock up and 'try' the combination befire spending $1000.00+ on a heavy optic. This is purely s personal observation but a 25 ounce scope on a sub 6lb rifle is a terrible idea: the handling is all out of whack, super top heavy, and ill balanced. Grab a short length of 1" iron pipe, sine threaded caps and some lead shot. Mock up a 25 ounce dummy, and mount it to your barret. Try before you buy.... Ive run a few lightweight rifles. Im not super experienced but id be running 16 ounces MAX on a 5.5 lb rifle. Ive got a Leupold VX6 2-12 and love it, but still looking for a lighter optic yet for a Fieldcraft. I'd be MUCH happier with 12 ounces.... Im not saying anyone is 'wrong'. Just suggesting you mock up the weight, mount it, abd handle the rifle with that much weight up top before making a big decision.. And 25 ounces isnt light weight. Thats an absolute boat anchor by hunting rifle optic standards.. . |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 10:54:57 PM EDT
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Im not trying to flame here. Just trying to make an honest, well intended contribution.... There are a lot of fantastic optics. With a 25 ounce limit you can easily find a great optic. However, I 'd argue that such a 20, 22, 25 ounce optic would be well suited to the typical 8, 9 lb precision rifle. If you havent actually tried a 20+ ounce optic on a featherweight rifle like the fieldcraft, I would strongly urge you to run some form of mock up and 'try' the combination befire spending $1000.00+ on a heavy optic. This is purely s personal observation but a 25 ounce scope on a sub 6lb rifle is a terrible idea: the handling is all out of whack, super top heavy, and ill balanced. Grab a short length of 1" iron pipe, sine threaded caps and some lead shot. Mock up a 25 ounce dummy, and mount it to your barret. Try before you buy.... Ive run a few lightweight rifles. Im not super experienced but id be running 16 ounces MAX on a 5.5 lb rifle. Ive got a Leupold VX6 2-12 and love it, but still looking for a lighter optic yet for a Fieldcraft. I'd be MUCH happier with 12 ounces.... Im not saying anyone is 'wrong'. Just suggesting you mock up the weight, mount it, abd handle the rifle with that much weight up top before making a big decision.. And 25 ounces isnt light weight. Thats an absolute boat anchor by hunting rifle optic standards.. . I put my Leupold MK6 3-18 on it just to see what the weight was like and it isn’t bad. But I would prefer a lightweight optic. Not that the MK6 is that heavy. The rifle also wears my TBAC ultra 7. All together it weighed 7lbs 13oz. Minus scope and rings it was at 5lbs 15 oz. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 11:18:51 PM EDT
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What type of distances are you trying to get out of the rifle?
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Posted: 1/27/2020 11:51:53 PM EDT
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What type of distances are you trying to get out of the rifle? |
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Posted: 1/28/2020 2:09:37 AM EDT
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@BoxofRox Do you know the rifle weight minus suppressor Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a Vortex Razor HD LH, not a mil/mil but I know my drops and I'm very happy with it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20200120_161154_jpg-1252157.JPG Do you know the rifle weight minus suppressor With this setup I didn't feel the need to use dials, which I'm a huge fan of on all my other stuff, but I'm comfortable with using holdovers for this rifles purpose, which is an ultralight, mid range hunting rifle. |
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Posted: 1/28/2020 2:27:58 AM EDT
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Curious what light weight hunting optics people are using. I’m looking for something to put on top of my berrett fieldcraft. Would like to stay under 25 oz and Mil/Mil |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 9:29:04 PM EDT
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I run an SWFA fixed 10X Mil/Mil on my .300 WM Tikka T3. 18.x ounces. It has been a great optic and excellent for the type of open terrain hunting I do in the western US.
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Posted: 1/31/2020 9:49:09 PM EDT
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Im not trying to flame here. Just trying to make an honest, well intended contribution.... There are a lot of fantastic optics. With a 25 ounce limit you can easily find a great optic. However, I 'd argue that such a 20, 22, 25 ounce optic would be well suited to the typical 8, 9 lb precision rifle. If you havent actually tried a 20+ ounce optic on a featherweight rifle like the fieldcraft, I would strongly urge you to run some form of mock up and 'try' the combination befire spending $1000.00+ on a heavy optic. This is purely s personal observation but a 25 ounce scope on a sub 6lb rifle is a terrible idea: the handling is all out of whack, super top heavy, and ill balanced. Grab a short length of 1" iron pipe, sine threaded caps and some lead shot. Mock up a 25 ounce dummy, and mount it to your barret. Try before you buy.... Ive run a few lightweight rifles. Im not super experienced but id be running 16 ounces MAX on a 5.5 lb rifle. Ive got a Leupold VX6 2-12 and love it, but still looking for a lighter optic yet for a Fieldcraft. I'd be MUCH happier with 12 ounces.... Im not saying anyone is 'wrong'. Just suggesting you mock up the weight, mount it, abd handle the rifle with that much weight up top before making a big decision.. And 25 ounces isnt light weight. Thats an absolute boat anchor by hunting rifle optic standards.. . |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 9:49:44 PM EDT
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600 yards max Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What type of distances are you trying to get out of the rifle? |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 10:14:03 PM EDT
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That’s a pretty long shot for a lightweight rifle Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What type of distances are you trying to get out of the rifle? |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 11:01:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s a pretty long shot for a lightweight rifle |
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Posted: 2/2/2020 6:18:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s a pretty long shot for a lightweight rifle |
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Posted: 2/2/2020 6:20:05 PM EDT
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I have a Vortex Razor HD LH, not a mil/mil but I know my drops and I'm very happy with it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/277473/20200120_161154_jpg-1252157.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/2/2020 6:42:16 PM EDT
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Why? I shoot my t3x super lite a hell of a lot farther then that. |
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Posted: 2/2/2020 7:09:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is, but also very capable with an accurate rifle and a capable cartridge. My 18" Creedmoor with factory ammo stays above 1800fps out past 550yds, working on handloads now that will push it out to 600yds. Obviously pick your game size accordingly, and be proficient at those ranges, but it's possible. RePp: give me my creed I'll stack that fur bag up. |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 11:22:24 PM EDT
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Out to 600, I would go with something 'light', like a Leupold VX-5HD 2-10x42mm CDS-ZL2. Comes with coupon for free laser engraved custom elevation turret.
My mountain rifle is a Gen 1 R700 Ti 30-06 with an older Leupold ultralight 2x7. Thing is light as a feather, but kicks like a mule with fast 180 gr loads. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 12:41:46 AM EDT
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 Attached FileNula in .284 WIN. With a Leupold vx3i 3.5x10x40mm B&C no CDS. Doesn't get much lighter than that. You could argue that this rifle deserves much better glass, but I think it's perfect. With my chosen load, and a 200yard zero, the sub tensions are exactly 300 400 450 & 500 verified.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/7/2020 6:14:40 PM EDT
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I wanted the same thing, and waited a long time but this year Leupold just came out with a Mil version of their VX5HD.
I got the VX5HD 3-15x42 Mil/Mil. Covered windage turret, locking exposed elevation turret. 19 ounces. Vortex also just came out with a Razor HD LHD 3-15 model which has very similar specs and Mil/Mil. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 1:42:47 AM EDT
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I wanted the same thing, and waited a long time but this year Leupold just came out with a Mil version of their VX5HD. I got the VX5HD 3-15x42 Mil/Mil. Covered windage turret, locking exposed elevation turret. 19 ounces. Vortex also just came out with a Razor HD LHD 3-15 model which has very similar specs and Mil/Mil. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 6:49:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very interested in that new Vortex, I have the HD LH and I've been wanting a mil reticle, might have to upgrade. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 9:12:47 AM EDT
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I was excited until I saw the reticle and realized I gained nothing. I just want a Christmas tree reticle. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 11:20:06 AM EDT
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I was excited until I saw the reticle and realized I gained nothing. I just want a Christmas tree reticle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Very interested in that new Vortex, I have the HD LH and I've been wanting a mil reticle, might have to upgrade. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 9:09:04 AM EDT
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Just make sure the wind isn't blowing when you're going to hunt, who would want to be outside when it's windy anyways. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 11/29/2020 4:24:22 PM EDT
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The NF NXS 2.5-10x42 fits the Fieldcraft excellent for only 20oz.
I also tried the NX8 1-8x24 at 17oz on my Fieldcraft and it was very fast using 1x in thick woods and the 8x wasn't limiting at my max range of about 500 yards with the .308. Ultimately though, I ended up with the NX8 2.5-20x50 at 28oz because it had the best glass, especially in low light, and the extra 1/2 pound was worth it to be able to have twice the top end magnification to use for spotting at longer ranges. It also helped balance out the can at the end of the rifle. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 8:34:44 AM EDT
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Kahles has some really nice scopes for Mountain hunting and They are ultra light. The 4-12x44i with a 1 inch tube weights 16.9 Oz!! It comes with the standard german IV reticle and It can be illuminated.
I have one which is literally new and i am selling It at a ridiculous price right now  @Rex_Allen |
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Posted: 1/1/2021 11:42:36 PM EDT
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Id go Leupold, they're bulletproof and lightweight. ive banged the hell out of mine on my mountain rifle and its always held zero
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