Nevrsummr
Well-Known Member
Thanks for all the input guys! Keep it coming!
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-viper-hs-lr-4-16x50-dead-hold-bdc-moa-riflescope.html
I had that same vortex. Cost me 2 nice bucks. Took it off and sold it after 1 season and would never have 6 be my low power again. That being said i like vortex, but i think the razors are probably too heavy. How much does your nightforce weigh? Reticle? I havent seen a NF reticle i really like for hunting yet, but i havent spent much time looking.
My rifle should be around 6.5 lbs also 300prc. What did the total weight end up at?
I have this scope in the larger 6-24x50 FFP on a custom 300 RUM and it is awesome. I believe the smaller version is a SFP but I may be wrong!?!? However, it is lightweight has an excellent turret system, capped windage knob, BDC reticle that is very user friendly and it's backed by one of the best warranty's in the business. You can spend more to get less with Leupold, Swar, Zeiss, etc. For a hunting set-up this would fit the mold. I understand you wanted to stay with a 3x power but its tough to find one that fits the rest of your requirements.
I'm currently in the same boat as you, have ordered my lightweight (6lbs) custom rifle and have been researching lightweight optics. I went to various sporting goods stores and looked at everything that has already been mentioned. Yesterday UPS delivered my scope of choice and it is a little heavier than some of the other mentioned optics on this thread. However, it is far superior to every optic I touched and looked through in the price point ($1500-$2500).
Ok so what did I order? I ordered the Nightforce 2.5-20x50MOAR. This scope will sit on top of a Fierce CT Edge in 300 PRC, a few extra ounces with this optic is only going to help reduce recoil. If it doesn't, oh well because I already know and expect this rifle to shoot straight and accurately out to a 1000 yards if I do my job as the operator!?!?
Get your hands on every optic you can and put each of the scopes through there paces to include zoom, variable objective and turret operation. When your looking at optics at these prices you can get 99% of what you want, tough to squeeze that last 1% into them! Good luck with your search
