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<blockquote data-quote="Wedgy" data-source="post: 1218517" data-attributes="member: 64108"><p>For something comparable to a Nightforce but without the weight I would go for the March 2.5-25x42 or the 52mm for better low light conditions. 120 MAO of travel and weighs in around 23oz. The Zeiss HD5's don't have a lot of elevation, the VX-6 isn't a bad choice. I had tried the VX-2's 3-9x at 10oz but 2 of them wouldn't track so I'm thru with those. I would get more of the Marches as they are light and compact, like a mini Nightforce, but kind of pricey.</p><p><a href="https://www.bullets.com/products/2-5-25-x-42mm-Tactical-Knob-MTR-1/MAR1013" target="_blank">https://www.bullets.com/products/2-5-25-x-42mm-Tactical-Knob-MTR-1/MAR1013</a></p><p> </p><p>I settled on a VX-6 3-18x50 although the 44mm model is lighter I opted for a little more glass up front. It's on a 6lb 6.5x284 that I am in the process of backing the load down as it's really hard to shoot even with a brake. Would be tough to squeeze 1,000 yards out of it, 600 is ok though. It just flies off the bags so I'm trying lighter bullets and slower. In the future I think it's best to stick with an 8lb gun and save weight on other gear like packs. Or better yet loose a couple pounds myself. </p><p>Let us know what you come up with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wedgy, post: 1218517, member: 64108"] For something comparable to a Nightforce but without the weight I would go for the March 2.5-25x42 or the 52mm for better low light conditions. 120 MAO of travel and weighs in around 23oz. The Zeiss HD5's don't have a lot of elevation, the VX-6 isn't a bad choice. I had tried the VX-2's 3-9x at 10oz but 2 of them wouldn't track so I'm thru with those. I would get more of the Marches as they are light and compact, like a mini Nightforce, but kind of pricey. [URL]https://www.bullets.com/products/2-5-25-x-42mm-Tactical-Knob-MTR-1/MAR1013[/URL] I settled on a VX-6 3-18x50 although the 44mm model is lighter I opted for a little more glass up front. It's on a 6lb 6.5x284 that I am in the process of backing the load down as it's really hard to shoot even with a brake. Would be tough to squeeze 1,000 yards out of it, 600 is ok though. It just flies off the bags so I'm trying lighter bullets and slower. In the future I think it's best to stick with an 8lb gun and save weight on other gear like packs. Or better yet loose a couple pounds myself. Let us know what you come up with. [/QUOTE]
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