Best bang for buck (literally) scope under 16oz and $700?

[hawk45]

Current rifle is wearing a big honking 28oz Weaver Tactical. Great scope but got my rig over 11 lbs. Looking to go with LW Tally's and a new scope under 16oz and $700 budget (Actually a $500 budget but I'll build the creep in from jump). Good clarity, tracking and durability. What would you guys recommend?

 

[gillettehunter]

I don't know of a true long range scope under 16 ox. That is light. Good luck. Bruce

 

[hawk45]

Sorry, I should have given more detail in my original post.
Being this is for a .308 mid-game rig, my maximum is 500 yds with most being inside 300 yds.

 

[Desertmafia21]

I would go with a leupold vx3i 4.5-14x40. They come in right at 13 oz and the glass is excellent for the price

 

[Blacktail63]

I would go with a leupold vx3i 4.5-14x40. They come in right at 13 oz and the glass is excellent for the price

+1 on this one. I would go a little farther. 30mm tube side focus with the TS-32moa reticle. I have several of these and they are amazing out to about 1000yds. They weigh 15-16oz.

 

[rcoody]

+1 on this one. I would go a little farther. 30mm tube side focus with the TS-32moa reticle. I have several of these and they are amazing out to about 1000yds. They weigh 15-16oz.

Love me a leupold. Have 4 vx-6's I use regularly.

that said for a $500. scope the vortex razor HS-t deserves a look. A little bit heavier (3 oz) than the leupold vx-3 but cheaper by about $200.

leupold has cds and capped turrets

vortex has a better reticle, target turrets and zerostop

either will do the job.

 

[Rich Coyle]

If you can stretch your weight to 18 ounces you can include the Nikon Monarch 3 5-20X44. These are under your $500 limit.