Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Originally Posted by robthom
Swarovski Z3 3-9x36

eBay = Swarovski Habicht A or AV 3-9x36

Don't know what the OP considers "affordable," but the Z3 3-9x36 goes for around $800. In my experience most Americans who ask about affordable scopes consider around $500 maximum, and less is better.

I would not recommend a used Habicht A or AV, as had some bad mechanical luck with them, plus the turrets aren't sealed against moisture.

In my experience the Burris FFII and Vortex are good to go. The only way they don't quite meet snowboardguy's criteria is they weigh around 13 ounces.

What vortex?

Was about to ask the same question. Been leery of the cheaper vortex’s