Scope Recommendations?

[Leadslinger585]

Looking for a scope to put on my SFAR.

Doesn't have to be a LPVO (as in starts at 1x)

Rifle is a Ruger SFAR 16" for hunting/homestead/self defense use in Southeast Idaho. If you've seen GarandThumb's recent made-in-Idaho videos you have a good idea of the type of terrain we have.

Want:

• milling reticle
• illuminated dot (doesn't have to be daylight bright)
• Mil adjustments not MOA
• Ideally less than 20 ounces
• Less than $1000

I like Leupold's Mark 3HD 3-9x40 P5 Illum. FireDot TMR https://www.leupold.com/mark-3hd-3-9...um-firedot-tmr but I haven't be able to find a decent review on it.

What are your thoughts/recommendations?

[just a scout]

https://www.primaryarms.com/glx-2.5-...In_Stock_Email

Great scope I have on two .308 bolt guns.


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[454308]

Trijicon credo 2.5-15x been great on my 308

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[JediGuy]

I do like the Leupold VX-R Patrol Firedot 3-9x, which should be equivalent to the VX3.

[BrigandTwoFour]

Lot's of good options in this price bracket. Your weight requirement of 20 oz is a little tough, though.

My top pick to get pretty close would be the Trijicon Credo 2.5-10x36, which comes in at 23 oz.

If you were willing to sacrifice the weight, then there's a few more worth looking at.

The Brownells MPO 3-18x50 gives more magnification, Japanese manufacture, and comes in surprisingly affordable for what you get ($699). But it's heavier at 36 oz.

I have the new Primary Arms GLx 3-18x44 on my desk that I'm liking quite a bit. It's made in the Philippines like the Vortex Viper PST series. Lots of intelligent features for a DMR-type rifle, though I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of the chevron center aiming point compared to the more traditional dot or cross. It's 29.6 oz, which is heavier than the target but not terrible given that it's also a 34mm tube and good all-around objective size. Fair price, too, at $749.

[BobinNC]

Trijicon Credo 2-10x36mm meet all your criteria except weight as it comes in at 23 oz.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-C...iflescope.aspx

[docsherm]

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2-10x32

It is built like a tank and has very clear glass. The price is very good for what you are getting.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Vip...-PST-2105.aspx

[MegademiC]

I wonder if you can get a vortex lht down to your price range used or with discounts.

[BobinNC]

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2-10x32

It is built like a tank and has very clear glass. The price is very good for what you are getting.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Vip...-PST-2105.aspx

@ 26.3 oz it's also weighs like a tank......

Although I do like the simple reticle on the Vortex PST 2-10x32mm a bit better than Trijicon's and it's $748. price point is very appealing. But I bought the Credo,

[BobinNC]

I wonder if you can get a vortex lht down to your price range used or with discounts.

You can get the LHT's close to 1K at $1150.00 , but unfortunately all that light weight and nice glass comes with a 2nd focal plane only penalty.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Raz...RZR-31502.aspx