Light weight FFP scope

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looking for recommendations r a long range light weight scope for a new build 280 AI was thinking about the March 3-42-52 with the FML-1 RETICLE in mil has any one used this scope for hunting ?
 
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March or Hawke they're the only 2 under 23oz that have decent magnification range, 16+ power. Mk5hd weighs 26oz, nx8 is 28. How light it light to you? There aren't really any options below 20oz.
 
The best bet, find a used zco 4-20 with mpct 1, mpct 2 reticle. Can be had for 3100-3200 or so. Second choice: Kahles K525I
 
You'll be hard pressed to find a better scope with the weight and features you want and get with a march 3-24x52 or 3-24x42. FFP, mil, 24 ounces or so and I have not found a scope yet that handles glare better. Just my $.02
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Another option is the Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44. 24oz FFP and can be had for about $1450 in MOA or Mils. I have a couple of the new Trijicons and they have exceptional glass but I've also never owned an Alpha class scope.
 
The best bet, find a used zco 4-20 with mpct 1, mpct 2 reticle. Can be had for 3100-3200 or so. Second choice: Kahles K525I
ZCO 4-20x50 is 34.5oz. I have two of these.
Kahles K5-25x56 is 34.2oz.

10oz more than the March F1 3-24x52. But better glass, and better reticles.

Tangent Theta TT315M is 27.7oz, but you lose a lot on the top end. But glass quality more than makes up for it.
March F 3-24x52 is 24.4oz. I think it is just about the lightest FFP high mag scope out. Price tag is a bit north of $3K though.

I had a March 3-24x52 for a while, but eventually sold it and purchased another TT315M. Plenty of magnification for a hunting scope on deer sized game out to any reasonable hunting distance. I run one on my .280AI.
 
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