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I have a WBY MK V ultralightweight in 270 WBY mag. Shoots lights out.
Now I would like to get a nice high quality 1" scope that:

1. Not heavy and cumbersome to maintain lightweight integrity

2. Have a decent power range to take advantage of the 270 WBY flat shooting capability.


What say you?


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If not the above perhaps a swarovski Z3

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Saworvski z3, leupold vx3, vortex razor LH would be my opinion.

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I don't get why a 11-13oz scope is ideal and a 19oz scope is "so heavy" but if it has to be light it would be a 6x42 with LRD.

If you tell me that you're a back pack hunter and count every single ounce I stand corrected. Most that fret over a extra 7oz on their scope is just playing mind games.



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Swarovski Z3 3-9 or 3-10 are good options for long actions. Had the Leopold FXII 4x33 and the scope was not able to be mounted back far enough on a long action despite the long eye relief.

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Originally Posted by Kaleb
I don't get why a 11-13oz scope is ideal and a 19oz scope is "so heavy" but if it has to be light it would be a 6x42 with LRD.

If you tell me that you're a back pack hunter and count every single ounce I stand corrected. Most that fret over a extra 7oz on their scope is just playing mind games.


I disagree. 6-7 extra ounces sitting right over the top of the action makes a big difference in the balance of a featherweight rifle.
I would think a 3.5-10x40 VX-3 with CDS would meet the OP's needs pretty well.

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A Leo 3.5-10x40 VX-3 is under 13 oz


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I'm scoping a Forbes 270 and have about the same requirements. So far my top choice is a Swaro Z5 3.5-14X44 with 4w reticle and a BT. In close second is a Leupold VX6 2-12X42, and third just because I would like to see the glass is a Leica 2.5-10X42 ERi with BT. I know only the Z5 is 1" but weight is close at 16oz for the Swaro, 17.5 ZX6,and 18.4 for the Leica.

The Razor HD LH is another great option.

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Leupold FX-3 6x42 11.6 oz


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Originally Posted by m_gallopavo
Originally Posted by Kaleb
I don't get why a 11-13oz scope is ideal and a 19oz scope is "so heavy" but if it has to be light it would be a 6x42 with LRD.

If you tell me that you're a back pack hunter and count every single ounce I stand corrected. Most that fret over a extra 7oz on their scope is just playing mind games.


I disagree. 6-7 extra ounces sitting right over the top of the action makes a big difference in the balance of a featherweight rifle.
I would think a 3.5-10x40 VX-3 with CDS would meet the OP's needs pretty well.


Do you know this because you've done it and formed that opinion? If the answer is yes then I respectfully say we have a difference in opinion.

If you have not done this then I stand by my first post.



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I have a Swaro Z5, that I am thinking about bolting to a Weatherby UL, especially in 270 WBY. Very nice combo in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by m_gallopavo
Originally Posted by Kaleb
I don't get why a 11-13oz scope is ideal and a 19oz scope is "so heavy" but if it has to be light it would be a 6x42 with LRD.

If you tell me that you're a back pack hunter and count every single ounce I stand corrected. Most that fret over a extra 7oz on their scope is just playing mind games.


I disagree. 6-7 extra ounces sitting right over the top of the action makes a big difference in the balance of a featherweight rifle.
I would think a 3.5-10x40 VX-3 with CDS would meet the OP's needs pretty well.


Ive never noticed any problem in how well I can shoot a rifle be the scope heavy or lite.

I do however often hike over 10 miles on various hunts and sometimes steep ground is involved. I can say on a long hike I notice a half pound a lot more than one would think. It might only be a half pound but its a half pound carried over one shoulder off center.

The liteweight mountain rifle in my experience is a concept that a lot of hunters who hike mountainous terrain appreciate. A lite scope is part of the package whether one is hiking 1 mile straight uphill or 10+ miles.



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Originally Posted by Fotis
I have a WBY MK V ultralightweight in 270 WBY mag. Shoots lights out.
Now I would like to get a nice high quality 1" scope that:

1. Not heavy and cumbersome to maintain lightweight integrity

2. Have a decent power range to take advantage of the 270 WBY flat shooting capability.


What say you?


With #2 I'll assume you are talking about a power range so you can better guess your holdovers?

If so, about anything will work....


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Personally, I'd keep the weight under a pound. Adding another 7 ounces like the other poster said, will affect balance. Keep in mind, that's almost 1/2 pound more weight up above. Your sweet svelte package turns a little more top heavy IMHO.. BTDT, just so you know... Not going to argue the point. wink. I've had the swaro Z3 3-9x36 which is a damn nice scope, my buddy uses a Z3 3-10x42 on his lightweight 308 and he swears by it. Both of these swaro's weigh under 13 oz's and have excellent glass. The mention of the Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40 also gets my vote. One fine piece of glass and the weight is right around the 13 oz mark as well. The extra X'S help to see the critter/target better when stretching the legs on a cartridge, like the OP has. I've also had 4x's and 6x's and didn't really care for them, when shooting past 200 yards. Just not my cup o tea... Fotis, what is the max range you intend to shoot/hunt this rig? I will add this, heavy scopes do have their place: On HEAVY rifles... wink


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Depend on your definition of both a lightweight rig as well as what you consider a heavy scope. I have a 17 oz scope on a 4 pound 14 oz rifle and don't feel it's any more top heavy than the 10 oz scope on my wife's 4 pound 13 oz rifle.

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Too, prefer the balance of scopes 16oz and less for light 6# all up stuff and 12oz is preferable. Even at 16oz the change in balance is there. Not that I wouldn't kill something...

A scope with more mounting latitude is an asset to me for a long action unless the LOP is cut down--for myself on a long action would go w/the Leu 3-9 or 3.5-10. On a short action the Swaro 3.5-10.


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Luke,

Which scope are you using?


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A Fixed Six...Leupold, Weaver or a Euro flavor. Take your pick.


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I have the same rifle in 25-06 and I have a VX3 2.5x8 and it balances nicely.



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