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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1060334" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I didn't care for 2 lb scopes on my backpacking rifles. I've used Zeiss 4.5-14x44mm and Sightron SIII 6-24x50mm scopes for about 6 years now. The Zeiss is ~19oz and the Sightron's weigh 24oz. My Sightron SIIIs have great resolution and light transmission, and accurate turrets. Better resolution and light transmission than the Zeiss Conquest.</p><p></p><p>In the quest for lighter weight and a wider field of view at a lower power magnification setting, I'm going to try a Swaro Z5 3.5-18x44mm with the BRH reticle. Wish it had a 50mm objective, but the available option is 44mm. As mentioned, this scope has an advertised weight of 15.9 oz. It's a 1" diameter scope tube. Seekins 7075 aluminum rings on a 20moa rail. Bruce / High Power Optics, sells aftermarket turrets that maintain warranty and allow for full use of the elevation turret. Those turrets look to be a worthwhile improvement/upgrade for Swaro turret twisters. <a href="http://www.highpoweroptics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.highpoweroptics.com/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1060334, member: 4191"] I didn't care for 2 lb scopes on my backpacking rifles. I've used Zeiss 4.5-14x44mm and Sightron SIII 6-24x50mm scopes for about 6 years now. The Zeiss is ~19oz and the Sightron's weigh 24oz. My Sightron SIIIs have great resolution and light transmission, and accurate turrets. Better resolution and light transmission than the Zeiss Conquest. In the quest for lighter weight and a wider field of view at a lower power magnification setting, I'm going to try a Swaro Z5 3.5-18x44mm with the BRH reticle. Wish it had a 50mm objective, but the available option is 44mm. As mentioned, this scope has an advertised weight of 15.9 oz. It's a 1" diameter scope tube. Seekins 7075 aluminum rings on a 20moa rail. Bruce / High Power Optics, sells aftermarket turrets that maintain warranty and allow for full use of the elevation turret. Those turrets look to be a worthwhile improvement/upgrade for Swaro turret twisters. [url]http://www.highpoweroptics.com/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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