Worth the weight penalty?

[Brsnow]

I have a very accurate.270 win with a 3-9 accupoint mil dot. I use a 2.5-15x42 on a different rifle for longer hunting. Was thinking of getting another to be able to stretch out Fieldcraft .270. Worth the extra 12 oz? The .270 win is 7lb 4oz loaded now.

 

[ducky]

There is only one way to find out. Swap the scope over to the Fieldcraft and see how you like it. If you don't like it on the Fieldcraft don't keep it on there.

 

[Marky_mark]

get the new swarovski z5+
light weight and a lot of good features

 

[Brsnow]

get the new swarovski z5+
light weight and a lot of good features

There is only one way to find out. Swap the scope over to the Fieldcraft and see how you like it. If you don't like it on the Fieldcraft don't keep it on there.

The 7lbs 4oz includes an ultra 7 suppressor. It will likely balance slightly better but free hand the forward weight seems to help.

 

[COBrad]

Look at March scopes. I put two on a couple sporter weight rifles instead of my usual Nightforce. 2.5-25x42 runs 20 oz. Great glass and turrets.

 

[Rosebud]

Little more weight in the back end may just be what it needs.

 

[slick Nick]

I would use an NX8 NF but thats just me

 

[lancetkenyon]

I would much rather have a 2.5-15x over a 3-9x for any rifle. Just a hair better low mag, but a big jump on the top end.

 

[Rosebud]

Higher magnification is addictive!
Not always needed, but when it is, its really good to have.