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OK. What is max scope weight for a rifle that weighs less than 7 lbs for Deer and Elk hunting?
I just tried a 16.75 oz scope on a 5.6 lb.rifle for testing and it felt alright . Not bad at all for a quick handling rifle really.
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I’m about to take delivery on a custom that weights 6.5lbs without scope. The two scopes i’m Considering are the ~22oz scope i plan to use for initial range work and a lower powered 17oz scope. Both ziess. I’ve got a feeling i’m going to stick with the heavier scope for this fall to see how i like it.
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I’m about to take delivery on a custom that weights 6.5lbs without scope. The two scopes i’m Considering are the ~22oz scope i plan to use for initial range work and a lower powered 17oz scope. Both ziess. I’ve got a feeling i’m going to stick with the heavier scope for this fall to see how i like it. What is the 17 oz ?
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Victory Diavari 2.5-10x42 with an ASV+ turret. I’m about to take delivery on a custom that weights 6.5lbs without scope. The two scopes i’m Considering are the ~22oz scope i plan to use for initial range work and a lower powered 17oz scope. Both ziess. I’ve got a feeling i’m going to stick with the heavier scope for this fall to see how i like it. What is the 17 oz ?
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I don't know , have a SWFA 3-9 on a Forbes 20 and it doesn't feel bad at all.
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I have a fixed power S&B PMII on a NULA Model 20 and it feels great. Especially when I see four legs sticking up in the air after the shot....
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To my knowledge, there is no suitable and dialble scope that is properly spec’d for a compact mountain rifle.
That would depend on what you consider "properly spec'd."
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I am willing to put a heavier scope on a heavier rifle, but I really dislike putting a heavy scope on a light rifle. I guess that is why I own too many rifles.
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20 ounce scope on a 6.5 lb rifle. Works great. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/tgdJ1LcK/BD8103-A8-011-B-4-E59-8-E53-05200-D6110-E9.jpg)
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To my knowledge, there is no suitable and dialble scope that is properly spec’d for a compact mountain rifle.
That would depend on what you consider "properly spec'd." True. To me that means 15-16 ounces and 13” max.
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I am willing to put a heavier scope on a heavier rifle, but I really dislike putting a heavy scope on a light rifle. I guess that is why I own too many rifles.
donsm70 I agree completely.
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Exactly! You don’t put big mud tires on a sports car! To my knowledge, there is no suitable and dialble scope that is properly spec’d for a compact mountain rifle. It sucks we have to compromise, and unnecessarily imo. There’s no reason why a scope maker can’t build a reliably dialable scope in the 2-10x40-44 range that weighs 16 oz or less. The demand is there, I just don’t get it!
Even 20oz or so would be worlds better than what is currently available. Something FFP, 2-10 or 3-12 range, mil, good quality optics, decent mil-hash reticle and reliable mechanics. I'd buy 3.
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Damn people,...the 3-9 SWFA SS has been out for a while now.
19 ozs
Versatile 3-9x40 magnification
Dead nuts reliable
30mm tube for tons of dialing elevation
Decent glass
Less than $600
Your welcome.
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