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Ok so I have the following dilemma.

I have a a Mk V 257 Bee Ultra lightweight rifle. It weighs 6.75 lbs sans scope. This is a tack driver. It is currently scoped with a Swarovski 3x9x36mm (duplex reticle) on Talley lightweight rings.
This scope weighs 9 oz only.

The problem is this. With this scope I can not take advantage of the LR capability of the rifle/cartridge. No holdover points on the reticle and twisting turrets...well this scope is not meant for this.

If you were to replace the scope with a lightweight scope that you can either dial or take advantage of dots or hashmarks in the reticle what would it be.

Yes I love NF scopes but no I am not putting a 20z pig on a lightweight rifle.

Thanks in advance!

Swarovski Z5

6x36 with dots.

I don’t know if there is a scope that light and accurate adjustments go hand in hand.

I do prefer a 9 power as a minimum. I thought about the SWFA lightweight , I have this on my MK V Backcountry 240 Bee but the eye relief does not leave much to error by.

Fotis,

You will like the Z5 2.4-12x50. One of the few Swaro scopes I have actually cared for.

Why not the Swaro 3-10x42 with the BRX or BRX-heavy reticle.

Z5 width BRX or BRX. I would not rely on the ballistic turret for dialing.

I am looking at them

Swarovski z5 3.5-18x44. I have one on a Remington 700 TI and the rifle and scope combined weigh a little over 6.5lbs.

BRX reticle is much too fine for big game hunting in my opinion.

I “had” a 3-10 Swaro Z3 with the BRH reticle. After selling it and trying out half a dozen or so other scopes, only now do I realize it was as close to perfect for my use as I’m going to find.

Leupold vx3 3.5-10x40 with B&C reticle

Vortex Razor Hd LHT

Might we inquire how far you wish to kill stuff with this rifle?

A few stand out options are available but without a max range you intend to shoot some may be over kill and others might not be sufficient.

Thanks.

I like my 2-7x36 Kahles a lot but never see them for sale. Sorry I'm not helpful

John I am thinking 600 and under

Sounds like you need something along the 3-12
My 270 has a 3-9 and shooting in off season at 600 yards on 8” gong, leaves me wanting little more zoom.
The 3-12 on my 6.5 covers all of my needs

yup 10 minimum I think

Buy the Pig. With the weight of it you might have the perfect balanced rifle. Steel rings and bases too.

I have three Z5 3.5-18x44s. One is riding on a .257 Wby and I really like it. I prefer the ballistic turrets. The scopes are light, bright, and have held dialing to 600 yards great. The other two are on a .300 WBY and 7mm Rem Mag.

I have a Swarovski z5 3.5-18 on my 6.5 SAUM. The whole rifle, with scope, weighs 7lb exactly.

I chose the BRH reticle as it was lighter and more reliable for drop compensation than turrets.