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Looking for a bit of a goldilocks. Must have rock solid reliability (think SWFA, or Nightforce), light weight (16 oz or less preferably), and reasonable magnification(2-8). Would prefer low profile turrets, dialing is not a requirement for this setup. Given those parameters, what would everyone recommend? I have the SWFA 3-9 HD and it meets the rock solid reliable and reasonable magnification but the turrets are very bulky and it weighs too much. Considering the Swaro 3.5-14 mountain scope with one inch main tube but have read of reliability issues?

Thanks in advance!

Maybe a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40. Weight is 13 oz, glass is good. Seem to be reliable. And you can get a mil dot version if you want a BDC reticle. Also, they are illuminated.

Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40

Would 17.02 ounces be a deal killer?

I have 2 of these and can highly recommend them. Great glass. Trijicon ruggedness. Perfect light control. While you won't dial, you'll appreciate adjustments that are spot on. Fair price to boot.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...1-in-Matte-Black-Riflescope-2900042.aspx

What kind of rifle is it going on?

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-razor-hd-lh-2-10x40+reticle-G4~BDC~MOA

Just happen to have one for sale 15.4 ounces

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...641/re-vortex-razor-2-10x40#Post18224641

Trijicon Accupoint is going to be your only choice in that power range that is currently produced. If willing to consider a LPVO, you’ll have a few more options.

Those Trijicons are exactly what I was looking for, hadn't considered them previously.

It's going on this pre-64 M70 in 330 Dakota. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/16955793/1

The Trijicon 3-9 Accupoint is an excellent scope, small, light package.

You'll appreciate that the eye relief figures on the Credo are accurate. You won't have a problem with scope throw knob/bolt handle clearance on that rifle. I did on my Christensen Arms. It has a large angle throw and a very straight bolt handle.

If you can find one of these yes it would be ideal.

X2 or 3 or you get the point.

I have two and have been blown away with glass, dot, tracking, ruggedness, etc.

The NF NX8 1-8 is a contender I think, 17.8 ounces.

Under 9" long. Maybe taking compacts to a new level.

Could you clarify this part? If dialing is not a requirement, why would you have turrets at all?

I believe the S&B...edit to specify 6x42... Klassic is ~16.4 oz. Good glass, reliable, and can add a 3.2 mil BDC elevation turret if desired. The BDC elevation turret is about as low profile as you can get. The reticles are basic hunting reticles so, aside from inner/outer plex junction, they have no measurement for windage/elevation on the turret. This is probably as close as you'll find for a reliable hunting scope with the listed weight requirement.

The S&B PMII 6x42 (or 10x42) is a few oz's more, has 13 mil dials (elevation and windage), a measured mil reticle (basic mildot), but is a lot more $ and time waiting on a special order.

+1, love mine.

Very tempting.........gotta be strong.....

I don’t think you will be disappointed in the slightest with the Trijicon Accupoint. I had one years ago that I loved on an 18” M1A but I was talked out of that setup….I wish I’d have kept the scope at least but the guy loved the entire setup just as I had it so money talked.

Accupoint 3-9 is great. It didn't work out on my harder kickers; eye relief is sort of medium. I'd guess it'd be fine on a 30-06.

I read that as not wanting oversized target/tacticool turrets, just the regular capped turrets that most hunting scopes came with in the old days. I could be wrong.

Is the 16.4 oz for the 30mm tube model of the 6x42 Klassik?