Spreadsheet to compare rifle scope weights for lightweight build

[Don A Parsons]

Nikon Monarch 3-12x42

Light weigth, solid tube, clear glass, BDC retrical, side Parallax, solid click for dial up, positive tracking when dialing,,, and a frugal price in the 500 hund...

Best low light optic I've seen in years.

 

[dmoon]

Thank you, I had just started this process...

 

[snookntarpon]

In case anyone is interested; made a google doc spreadsheet to compare the scope options based on their weight (Im trying to decide on the lightest/best glass/most light/most power scope for a lightweight longish range deer/elk rifle). Let me know if I am missing any decent glass that is light enough or should be on the list.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yMAQv-hloIjlwTsdMQ92g-zn6NKUy-m-CMI5TYbrLC0/edit?usp=sharing

Winner! thank you!
SnT

 

[Humanmack]

Awesome work. Thank you, just starting this process.

 

[Wedgy]

I am pretty sure the VX-6HD 2-12x42 does not have a parallax adjustment, the left knob is illumination. It would be a great scope if it did.

 

[ml williford]

Wow, great info!!!!
Going to save and use if you do not object to me using your work

 

[packgoatguy]

Wow, great info!!!!
Going to save and use if you do not object to me using your work

no problem, go for it

 

[ronstone09]

Used Bushnell 6500 4 1/2-30X50 is 22 ounces. Glass is better than many you listed.

ive had many bushnells and likes them on my sage rat and coyote guns but use zeiss on my big game guns as zeiss has better glass in my opinion !

 

[Jeff R]

Great job gathering all this data! I will definitely use it.

 

[packgoatguy]

here is another spreadsheet I created a while back to compare different cartridges by their downrange performance. Enjoy

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PnmLqhqZcSH4Pkmrtd6AaAcUWl7eF_OBudSppY7144/edit?usp=sharing

 

[lancetkenyon]

Tangent Theta TT315M

 

[whitetail regulator]

I have a 3x9x33 cds leupold ultralight scope that weighs 8oz....i can't seem to find them anymore... I wish I had 3 more for ultralight builds...awesome light weight scope

 

[packgoatguy]

Has anyone done a similar approach for comparing lightweight binos and range finders? What is the best/lightest 8x30 or 8x32 binos out there? Something under 15oz.

 

[Wedgy]

Has anyone done a similar approach for comparing lightweight binos and range finders? What is the best/lightest 8x30 or 8x32 binos out there? Something under 15oz.

Swarovski CL 8x30 or 10x30
Nikon Monarch 7 8x30 or 10x30
Both are less than 16oz
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/binoculars/nikon-monarch-7-10x30