Lightweight 3-18 hunting scope under $1k?

[RLXFXR]

Looking for a lightweight 3-18 hunting scope SFP under $1K? Does such a beast exist?

 

[Idaho Lefty]

We are Looking at, Zeiss Conquests, V-4's,.. in 4 X 16 for Big Game and, the 6 X 24 for, LR Steel Targets and Varmints.
And,. so Far, they LOOK,.. "Good" !
Nice, clear, and Track well,.. with, MANY, 5 Star Reviews

 

[std7mag]

Vortex Strike Eagle, Meopta Optika 6 ( although not sure about light weight), Crimson Trace Hardline/Hardline Pro, Sightron STAC.

 

[vancewalker007]

What is light weight to you. For example, not under $1K, but the VX6 HD 44mm is around 20 ounces.

 

[RLXFXR]

What is light weight to you. For example, not under $1K, but the VX6 HD 44mm is around 20 ounces.

I'd say under 26oz

 

[Mark37082]

At that price point if you are looking for 3-18 at under 26 ozs, you are probably looking at used or demos. Zeiss, Leupold, Trijicon, Vortex all make fine optics close to your specs.

 

[DakotaFire101]

Definitely can't reccomend zeiss enough. Feature packed scopes with amazing glass. I'm a huge fan of vortex but I'm switching all my hunting scopes to zeiss.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you considered the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 - Duplex @ 19 ounces

 

[dmj]

Vortex razor lht might come close to fitting your needs. Might have to look for used. Good luck

 

[Southern 62]

Have you considered the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 - Duplex @ 19 ounces

Have two of these with the Firedot. Great Glass and no problem with tracking. Rite at the 1K price

 

[redstater]

Does it have enough adjustment for mid-long range? Sorry, my internet is dragging and I can't pull the specs up.

Have two of these with the Firedot. Great Glass and no problem with tracking. Rite at the 1K price

 

[CRJR45]

Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x50 MOA Ranging Reticle with Green Dot, 30mm, Satin Black Riflescope 200158

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[Southern 62]

Does it have enough adjustment for mid-long range? Sorry, my internet is dragging and I can't pull the specs up.

I know I do to 800. That's with a 100 yd zero with 140 Berger vld 6.5 Prc @2900 mv 22 inch tube. Haven't went further than that.

 

[cdherman]

I have 3 Zeiss scopes. An old Conquest and a couple HD5. Some of the clearest glass I have and light. I will never shoot over about 600 yards at anything alive, and I don't really dream of hitting a rock at a mile! So the 1" tubes are fine.

My concern about Zeiss is that it is a German company with a German attitude towards customer service. Meaning, they are not unfair, but if you break it, they will not fix it, at least not for free. In contrast to say Leopold or Vortex.

But kind of depends on your attitude towards care of your equipment. I think Zeiss is one of the best light glass values, so long as you realize that if you bust it, its your $$$ to repair.