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The Sightron S1 Riflescopes Have Arrived

The new S1 line was launched earlier this year at the same time SIGHTRON engineers developed a new process to improve light transmission without increasing costs. This caused a short delay in manufacturing which in turn caused a delay in shipping and receiving of the product.

“Since its formal launch at Shot Show the S1 has undergone an important internal upgrade,” said Jeff Penn, National Sales Manager, SIGHTRON. “We apologize to our customers and dealers for the delay, but we felt it was important to give our customers the best possible viewing experience. We are fully stocked and shipping now.”

Built on the legacy of the original SI series, first introduced in 2002, the new S1 series is an extension of all of our experience earned over the last 20 years and applying it for the next generation of hunters and target sport enthusiasts.

SIGHTRON’s designers and engineers focused on reducing weight, improving optical design, light transmission, eye relief, and more generous sight pictures. They have accomplished all of this without resorting to exotic materials and manufacturing processes that inevitably increase prices. Staying true to industry standard zoom ranges, the team used modern optical technologies, material improvements, and looked for those “little tweaks” that make a difference. The result is a seamless transition from your current riflescope while benefiting from the latest in optical technology.

Each S1 riflescope uses a one-inch lightweight aircraft aluminum tube that is O-ring sealed, air purged, then filled with nitrogen gas for waterproof and fogproof performance that will handle anything mother nature throws its way. S1 riflescopes have SIGHTRON’s Lifetime Performance Guarantee that is backed by a team of skilled technicians. If you ever have an issue, they will get your scope working as it should or they will replace it, no charge.

Features:
Exclusive Optical Design: Using the right materials for the right applications, Sightron engineers build optical formulas around the best optical glass to reduce chromatic aberrations, improve color accuracy, while delivering excellent light transmission and best-in-class resolution and sharpness.

Exclusive MC-333 Multi-Coating: Sightron’s exclusive MC-333 multi-coated glass lenses provide clear and sharp viewing at any zoom range, while reducing flare, increasing contrast and light transmission providing additional time in the field.

Second Focal Plane Reticle: The reticle size remains constant at any zoom range.

Reticle Material: Wire reticle.

Shockproof: 1,000G Shock rating supports even the highest calibers.

Waterproof: Rated at IPX7 waterproof standards.

Fogproof: Nitrogen gas charged for a lifetime of fog free use.

Tube Construction: Milled from a single piece of lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum.

NEW S1 Riflescopes:

S1 1.75-5x32 G2 - Duplex
Sightron engineers sought to create the perfect close-range hunting riflescope when designing the Sightron S1 1.75-5x32mm G2 riflescope. Using modern optical designs and manufacturing techniques, the S1 1.75-5x32mm G2 provides clear and sharp views in just about any lighting due to Sightron’s all-glass lenses and exclusive MC-333 lens coatings.

S1 3-9x40 with 3 Reticle Options
Sightron designers gave the classic hunting riflescope a complete overhaul when creating the Sightron S1 3-9x40mm G2 riflescope. Using modern optical designs and manufacturing techniques, the S1 3-9x40mm G2 provides clear and sharp views in just about any lighting due to Sightron’s all-glass lenses and exclusive MC-333 lens coatings.

S1 3.5-10X50 G2 - Duplex
Sightron engineers sought to up the ante to create the perfect riflescope for hunting in a variety of lighting conditions when designing the Sightron S1 3.5-10x50mm G2 riflescope. Using modern optical designs and manufacturing techniques, the S1 3.5-10x50mm G2 sports a large 50mm objective and provides clear and sharp views in just about any lighting due to Sightron’s all-glass lenses and exclusive MC-333 lens coatings.

S1 4-12x40 G2
Sightron engineers gave the classic hunting riflescope a complete overhaul when creating the the Sightron S1 4-12x40mm G2 riflescope. Using modern optical designs and manufacturing techniques, the S1 4-12x40mm G2 provides clear and sharp views in just about any lighting due to Sightron’s all-glass lenses and exclusive MC-333 lens coatings. Sightron’s Precision Focus Eyepiece provides a customizable sight picture with extended eye relief. A compact, lightweight 1-inch aircraft aluminum tube houses an all-new erector tube system which is nitrogen charged, O-ring sealed, providing IPX7 waterproof and fogproof performance, and construction is 1,000G rated shockproof.

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Bought one of the 3-9x40 duplex from Doug during his labor Day sale. Great price and fast shipping.

What’s the distance like between the thicker parts of the reticle on the duplex? Is it like Leupold’s wide duplex,or more compact like a standard duplex?

Philippines or Japan?

What is the eye relief on the 1.75-6?

They look very similar to Vortex Diamondbacks

https://vortexoptics.com/optics/riflescopes/diamondback.html

WHERE ARE THEY MADE???

How do these compared to say the Sig Whiskey 3 series?

The S1 scope are made in the Philippines. Some of the other models are made in Japan

I wonder how the new s1 compares to the older s2? They sure went up in price compared to the older s1 but if the new s1 is close to s2 it's a bargain

My inside source at Sightron walked me through the G2 upgrades....pretty impressive. Other than the 'S1' designation, these are a complete redesign. They are made in Sightron's facility in the Phillipines.

As soon as the A.O. version 4-12 with the HHR reticle is available, I'm going to wring one out.

Good shootin' -Al

Al,

Do you (or anyone) know if they are using the same erector assembly/tracking system?

The “exact trac” or whatever they called it was what I always appreciated most about the Sightron scopes. Hopefully they held onto that part.

Dave

This says all-new erector tube system.

Dear Sightron, bring back the hunting oriented SIIIs you stopped making and/or the most popular offerings in the SII Blue Sky line. The SIIB 3-9x42 is the best 3-9 i have ever owned by far.

It's a new erector system compared to the previous S1's.


I think you're referring to the Big Sky SII's. The Blue Sky series is one of Sightron's binocular series. I have a fair number of the Big Sky scopes....



Good shootin' -Al

OOops, i own both the 10x32 binos and a SIIB scope. Sadly i didnt have enough coffee yet

Yeah...not much happens in my world without Sulawesi in the morning. It's better for society in general that my caffeine level be adequate. -Al

What's old is new again?

What makes these scopes unique? Or worthy of a new release? Do they track properly and hold zero after impacts?


The fact that any company attempts to sell any optic without proof of these qualities is beyond me. Why aren’t these very basic and fundamental qualities tested and marketed? Especially when a new model is released. Everything else is secondary! I hope these scopes are fantastic, but I’d like to see more testing an stuff that matters.

A little background details should clarify some questions.

Sightron is owned by Kenko. Kenko is THE main optics mfg in the Philippines. When you see "Made in Philippines" on any brand scope chances are it was made by Kenko. As the owner of Sightron you can feel pretty warm and fuzzy knowing that Kenko makes sure that scopes with the Sightron name on them get amazing quality control as well as being able to be priced more competitively. Sightron has a strong history of producing quality scopes.

Thanks. I thought Kenko was their Japanese manufacturer for their higher end scopes and their Philippines manufacturer was for their lower end models? No?

Regardless, what kind of testing has been done on these scopes to show tracking and durability?

Kenko has facilities in both the Philippines and Japan.

FWIW, Sightron is the only Pacific Rim Riflescope brand, that I am aware of, that are made either in the Philippines or Japan and none of their Riflescopes are made in China.

Scopro also has a optics facility in the Philippines. They make a bunch of the stuff including scopes for Burris. IMO Kenko is better. The Sightron STACs are made at the Kenko plant and excellent scopes for the money.

The dimensions can be viewed on their website. I prefer a narrower gap, but the one that interests me, the 1.75-5, has crosswires that measure .48 at 100 on 5x, pretty coarse and good for the woods I think. Don’t need any scopes right now, but these will go on the list.

Off topic.


Although not my preferred format for everything, they're non-illuminated SFP MOA, the Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42 MOA-3 CLNY has for ONLY $240 is a crazy good bargain. I am enjoying mine, greatly. Seems like a dandy scope for a lot of scenarios where you don't need your ideal perfect solution. Just a seemingly damned good general purpose aiming device.

Kudos to Sightron for not going to China.


After just looking at the new S1 offerings, I gladly ordered another S-Tac 3-16x42 MOA-3 for $240 shipped.

I thought about getting one of these from Doug just out of curiosity. Thoughts on it were the same as what you mentioned. Right now I have a 4x33 M8 on a single shot .357 Max rifle and a Sightron 2.5x32 on a 77/357. The 1.75-5 would be a little more flexible on both....as long as it holds zero.

As Pappy mentioned, the subtensions can be found at the following under the Reticle Details drop down:

https://sightron.com/collections/s1-series/products/s1-1-75-5x32-g2-duplex

Hi Al,

Did you ever get the 4-12x? If so, how has it been for you?

Thanks,

Jason

PS - Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I see Doug has these on sale and the Kenko ownership adds a bit of confidence in the designs.

I’m following this I’m a fan especially the SII Big Sky but I also have several SII that I like. I was not impressed by the older SI if these are as good as the older SII I’ll give them a try.

Have had great luck with a number of Kenko products through the years, so had no reservations about trying a couple of the new SI 1.75-5's on woods rifles. Happy with them so far. Tracking is good (static tested and during sight in - not dialing for distance with these). They've held zero after some accidental drops and knocks while climbing over icy logs, and, lastly, the view is very good and bright, especially for the size and price point.

There's not a lot of reliable options for smaller X, 1" tube scopes these days, so glad Sightron decided to offer these. Won't likely be a huge market for the 1.75-5's and, by extension, I wont be surprised if they dont offer them long, so if they continue holding up well I'll stock up on them while still available.

Thank you, Starbuck! Can you elaborate on the drops and knocks? I've had my share as well, with different scopes!

Sliding over from being propped up on trees while climbing over snow covered dead fall, a couple of stumbles/slides in deep snow or mud with accidental rifle drops, miles of rattling down forest service and logging backroads, etc. Nothing scientific or repeatable like you see some guys doing, but what I'd consider normal duty for a rig that gets carried in hand in big woods settings.

Please keep in mind that I'm only referring to zero retention, not tracking and RTZ.

Thanks, Starbuck. I don't care how it tracks, as long as it holds zero.