Lightweight scope options

[alpineassassin]

Got my hands on a Kimber Montana .308 & a Howa Alpine Mountain rifle in .7mm-08, looking to keep things as light as possible for the type of backpack hunting I do for blacktails and Black Bears. Leaning toward Leupold to save weight but Open to suggestions. Thanks in advance guys.

 

[Deviant]

March optics 1.5-15x42 or 2.5-25×52 I have both and they are much more reliable than any leupold I have ever owned. I sold all but 2 of my Leupold's and converted most to Nightforce or March.

 

[alpineassassin]

March optics 1.5-15x42 or 2.5-25×52 I have both and they are much more reliable than any leupold I have ever owned. I sold all but 2 of my Leupold's and converted most to Nightforce or March.

I have been using SWFA fixed 6 and 10's because they are so tough and they track flawlessly. They are on the heavier side though. Great suggestions I will look into them. Cheers

 

[hthunter]

Super light 500 and in accupoint 3-9x40 green dot. If you wann dial NF nxs compact or SHV 3-10

 

[Recon$$]

Need a budget or you'll get $300 to $4000.

 

[alpineassassin]

Need a budget or you'll get $300 to $4000.

No budget, I only used SWFA cause of their toughness. Where I hunt my gear takes an absolute beating. Definitely ready to upgrade. Thankyou all for the killer suggestions

 

[Recon$$]

In that case, I'd go high end around 25 ounces as that's what they run at. Love my mark 5hd's & nx8 and I know the March guys preach on here. If you want less weight I'd go top end euro glass zeiss, lieca, S&B, swaro.

 

[458win]

2.5-8x36 leupold vx3

 

[dogz]

Got my hands on a Kimber Montana .308 & a Howa Alpine Mountain rifle in .7mm-08, looking to keep things as light as possible for the type of backpack hunting I do for blacktails and Black Bears. Leaning toward Leupold to save weight but Open to suggestions. Thanks in advance guys.

ranges to which you'll be taking game on a yearly basis?

 

[dogz]

Side note, I have a Montana .308 and have used the 6x36 Leo with LR reticle as well a 2-8 Leo one with the CDS and one with a M1 on top.

For toughness and light as possible I'd be all over the 6x36 with dotz (LR)

 

[Retired CPO]

Leupold first, last and always!!

 

[73driver]

I hunted with a Swarovski Z3 3-9X36 for decades and it worked very well for a number of shots from 300-400 yards. At only 12 OZ's it is in my mind a good light compact choice. The Swaro Z3 3-10X42 is maybe better at 12.7 OZ's with a bit more glass and more reticle options. I had the Z3 3-9 on my very light weight 270 and it was a dream to cary up and down rugged terrain in S AZ chasing Coues Whitetail.

 

[codyadams]

For absolute strength, light weight and be able to reliably dial, I would look at the Nightfirce NXS 2.5-10x42, it weighs 20.5 oz and with good glass 10x is more than enough magnification for way out there. If 100% weight saving is the biggest requirement, SWFA has a 3-9 ultralight that is like 9 oz.

 

[fmuguira]

If you re not dialing and you want 10-12 oz scope I d take a hard look at the Leupold VX3 series.

2.5-8 or 3.5-10. If more magnification wanted the 4.5-14 weighs the same as the 3.5-10.