Looking for a ultra liteweight scope

[derfssor]

The 4x12 Swarofsky is a wonderful light weight scope with great glass. I am talking about thier lower priced model.

 

[Schroedernd]

The new Vortex razor lht 4.5-22x50 has very nice glass and one of the lightest ffp on the market. Just bought my 3rd one.

 

[coopsdaddy]

3-9x40 accupoint

 

[Pat Byrne]

I have one of those SWFA 2.5x10x32's.. Weighs 9.5 oz's. Seems pretty solid and plenty decent glass for hunting. It's also very small which I like on a small lightweight hunting rifle.. Smaller than a 4 power Leupold, I think..

 

[TXTrained]

Thats where I figured I'd start. any particular one that stands out?

Leupold VX-6- 3-18×44mm is what I have on my mountain hunting rifle.$1,800.scope.
It weighs 19.0 OZ. I have it on a 6.5 PRC rifle.

 

[Allen Kitts]

I have a Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44 on a lightweight 6.5 PRC and I love it! At 19.7 OZ it a pretty sweet scope. Fits the rifle well and is not to big and bulky. Good Luck!

 

[justinp61]

The Leupold 4.5-14 X 40 are only 13 ounces.

 

[Beamonk]

That is super light but I am so accustomed to 30 mm tube. I have been using the Vortex 2.5x10x44 with 30mm tube. Still pretty light and good quality

 

[Beamonk]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020461155?pid=439467. Allegedly 16.5 oz

 

[katakenm]

Fill us in on what you find out, learn, and finalize for your build, please.

 

[Philward]

I wouldn't do anything with a 30mm tribe on that rifle. A Leupold vx2 2-7x33 is all it needs, with s&k mounts would be a nice light setup.

 

[NoTasker]

I personally like the Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44 with TMOA reticle. I have three of these on rifles and they have about the best combo of glass, reticle, weight for the money. There are scopes that weigh more that I wouldn't mind (NF comes to mind) but I do like the weight of the scope. VX6HD weighs about 20 ounces.

 

[Mark37082]

You may be asking yourself so why am I sweating a few ounces here and there when selecting a scope or another component? The answer is obvious to me. It all starts to add up and 2 miles into a five mile walk with all of your gear you really start to feel it. I am a little surprised that some of the higher end scope companies don't put any focus on this. 25 ounces and below is what I would consider fairly light weight. Swarovski and March come to mind as well as Leupold, Zeiss, and Vortex that make some good scopes in this range. Top end makers such as TT, ZCO, and NF just don't offer anything that I am aware of in this range.

 

[Philward]

On a 11 pound rifle, putting a 2 pound scope on it isn't a big deal, with a 5 pound rifle it's all different, 30mm tubes seem out of place on a slim lightweight rifle, even on a7.5 lb rifle. And they are always heavier.