Good scope for light weight hunting rifle (under $1000)

[David_h]

Look at Gun Broker for Leupold VX-5HD 3-15X44MM for around your price range

I just picked up this one for 5.5 lb Weatherby Backcountry Left hand. Illuminated. $850 for demo from EuroOptic. Received brand new never opened scope. Paired with Talley lightweight rings.

 

[btpaine]

Ditto short case

 

[Robert23430]

I just bought a Savage 110 ultralight in 7 PRC. I am looking for the best optic under $1000 that is relatively light weight and decent quality. Reading a lot of conflicting things out there. Any recommendations?

 

[Robert23430]

Like others I like the Leupold. My last 2 scopes were VX5 3-15x44 and VX6 2-12x44. Both are under 20 ounces and have good glass to my eyes. Leupold now has promotions $200 and $400 off on all of their VX5 and VX6 scopes from select dealers.
Leupold.com/promotions

 

[Jim’s Hunt]

Swarovski Z-3or Z-5 both under a pound

 

[Reelamin]

Leupold VX3HD 3.5-10 or 4.5-14 with BC reticle. Super easy to measure the distance on the holds and build a chart. Also allows you to dial. Each their own I do not hunt things I will eat with 1st. My scopes are always on the lowest power and if I need to make a shot I dont have to find the reticle.

 

[comfisherman]

Think I'm up to 3 of the 3-15 leupolds, but I'm not positive they would be my first choice for dialing or mil reticles. Although my bias is definitely skewed for ffp for reticles that aren't duplex. Dialing and light weight are a tough combo as turrets that feel good and have a high degree of reliability seem to require some weight. Scopes that pass a lot of the high use tracking tests usually hit nearer 30oz than 20oz.

It will be intriguing in a months time to see if someone tries to put a better dial on a mid power lighter weight scope. Shot is around the corner, but even if something drops its mid year at best for shipping.

 

[BD1965]

Trijicon 2.5-15 / 4-16 credos are def worth a look when found on sale or used as well as the zeiss V4

 

[KyCarl]

Look at used ones.....

 

[MtPockets]

If I hadn't blown my fun money budget already, I'd be all over this one...

For Sale - Leica ER Rifle Scope 30mm Tube

3.5-14 x 42mm Side Focus Plex Reticle Matte Made in Germany Second focal plane Scope covers No box Like new condition G7 IBS MOA reticle 850 shipped

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[zr600]

This sounds like a trijicon ten mile 3-18 or a Burris xtriii 3-18.

 

[7.62 Gunner]

I just bought a Savage 110 ultralight in 7 PRC. I am looking for the best optic under $1000 that is relatively light weight and decent quality. Reading a lot of conflicting things out there. Any recommendations?

Trijicon Credo 4-16×50 with the center dot mil reticle is my recommendation

 

[Desert tac fan]

VX3HD 3.5-10x50, 30 mm tube with Firedot Twilight Hunter reticle. From Leupold. Comes with free dial up turret for whatever ballistics profile you want. Have one on my CZ Grendel for thick woods, early morning/late evening hunting. Most any scope works in bright light. You have to look through this with five minutes of shooting time left to see its worth.

My only concern with the VX3HD is I don't think they have parallax adjustment. Do they?

 

[David_h]

My only concern with the VX3HD is I don't think they have parallax adjustment. Do they?

I think that you are correct. Have to move up to VX-5 or VX-6 for that option.