I received a call today from the North Eastern Sightron rep about us becoming a dealer. From what he sent to me they offer a wide variety of Riflescopes and they are made in Japan and the Philippines (which I was happy to hear). Not being familiar with their offerings I figured I put a post out and read the feedback from all of you.

So, Good? Bad? Me too product, nothing special or different? Worth becoming a dealer?

Please chime in and let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks in advance

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I own an SII Big Sky. Fantastic scope. I don't think they are as well know as some other brands, but the people who own them almost always speak very highly of them. I'd say glass of that model is very close to Zeiss Conquest, better than the Leupold VX3s that I used to own. I haven't done any dialing with mine other than sighting in, but the clicks seemed accurate. I've heard very good things from other owners about the accuracy of the dialing, so I wouldn't be afraid to use it for dialing long range.

I also own as set of the 8x32 SII Blue Sky binos. They are amazing at the price point. I think you'll find they are constantly at the top of the list of recommended binos in the price range around here on the fire.

I'd definitely buy another, and certainly before I'd ever buy another Vortex, the current "hot" brand on the market.

I’ve only got one Sightron. Made in Japan. Older illuminated 4.5-14 model. No issues.

They really seemed like they were gonna be the “big thing”, 10 years ago. Lots of internet buzz, then it all just sorta died down, and Vortex became the “big thing”.

Would be nice to see a large selection somewhere, with some folks who could actually answer some questions about them. I know they have some low-mid-priced offerings and some target scopes that could really fill the void left with Weaver’s demise.

I’ve had a couple and like them.

Good scopes. To be honest Doug I would rather see you pick them up than some of the me too Chinese stuff.
GreggH

I have two, they are great scopes, III-10x50

Solid product line and a really good company in my experience.

I like Sightron's stuff, but over the last few years they've dropped all the nicer hunting oriented scopes and offer only bottom-tier stuff for hunting. Anything resembling "premium" (it's all relative, right?) glass features long range and target style reticles and big knobs. I'd love to see the Big Sky line come back, they're really nice scopes, but nothing in their product line these days appeals to me.

That said, I just received a Big Sky scope back from Sightron this afternoon. I had acquired it somewhere in the last year and found that the parallax seemed to be diddled and the adjustments were very tight and difficult to turn. I sent it in on August 16, so turnaround was a little over two weeks. The deficiencies have been corrected and I am very happy with their CS.

Please tell them to revive the Big Sky series for hunters!

I have been a Sightron fan for years, they always rated as great "bang for the bucks" scope.

drover

i had one and kicked myself for selling it.as someone said a good replacement for weaver.

Ed

I had one 15 years ago. Made in Japan. Only scope I ever owned that internally fogged on me. Called customer service and they said "send it in, we'll replace it". Damned if I didn't get a new scope just a few days later and I hadn't even sent the old one in yet.

I have two SIII 6-24x50 and love them. The tracking and resolution are outstanding. I vote to become a dealer for them, Doug.

Another fan, sadly like most companies if they build something that is ust perfect for me they drop it from their line shortly, maybe that says something about me. I have one Sightron scope now a 1.5-6x40 S-II, I have a half dozen 1.5-6x40 scope of various manufactures and when I get in a slump coyote hunting I break out the rifle with the Sightron scope on it and pull myself up out of the slump..

Savage 10 22-204 Sightron II 1.5-6x40mm


When I traded a buddy a coyote hunting rifle for a duck hunting boat I put a scope on it that would work the best for him and he'd never have to feel that he got the short end of the deal I put a Sightron II 3-4x40mm on it for him, 20 yreas later he's still shooting the same rig.

Sure wish they would bring back that 1.5-6 with a German #4

Doug, I just took a look at their lineup. I wouldn't buy anything they currently offer. I am not a turret twister. I have two S-1 scopes. They are good scopes. I needed something from Sightron a year or so ago. I called them and found them very helpful. I got the sense that they were a good company.

Guess I need to revise my statement. Hadn’t looked at their website in a couple of years.
I see they’ve pretty much eliminated all their SI and SII offerings, with the exception of one rimfire scope. Looks like one fixed power “target” scope, and otherwise, the same “turret twisters” that everyone else seems to have gone bonkers on, these days. Ho hum.....

Guess their SIII Competition series fills a niche, and their S-Tac series seems to be priced well...

I'm with Greg on this one.


I've owned 4. Still have 3. All were/are Japan made. They've been tough and never skipped a beat as far as zero retention and tracking.

I know that optics are built to spec and that common manufacturer might not be indicative of similar quality, but I can report that I've found Kenko stickers on some of the more highly regarded scopes available.

Just looked at their site. Not much there for me.

Only 1 line with a 1" tube, only one 30mm line that has under 6x as a bottom end and even that has a max of 16x and 42mm objective.

Not much for us woods/closer range hunters who prefer less power in a smaller package.

I have 25 SI and SII sightron scopes. I think that most of them are okay for the average casual hunter,

I particularly like the SIH 4-12x40AO for 17HMRs and light recoiling centerfires. The only Sightron scopes that I didn't like were SI 3-9x32RF rimfire scopes. They had the "cardboard tube" view like the Weaver V10 has. I liked the Sightron 3-9x32RFs that I had much less than the comparable Weaver RV7 and RV9.

Bring back the Big Sky line and I’ll buy more

Sightron is owned by Kenko Intl and all Sightron scopes are built in factories owned by Kenko. One in Japan and the other in the Philippines. The STAC line are some of the best value scopes out there if you gotta have reliable for under $500. SIII line are all high power scopes. Sure wish they made something in a SIII geared more towards a typical deer hunting rifle. The STAC 3-16x42 can be had for under $350 and you probably wont find many variable power scopes that price that track as well or handle the abuse as well.

I have a couple S1 and several of the S2’s. Both Japan and Philippine made. They have been solid scopes, but not sure any are made anymore.

The STAC 3-16x42 is a scope I've thought about trying several times. Well designed FFP reticle, zero stop, illumination, not overly large. At some point I'll pick one up just to see.

The long discontinued SI 2.5x32 fixed power scope is one I wish I'd have purchased 4 or 5 of.

Doug, I've been a Sightron customer for a long time. Their Exact Trac tracking system is an updated version of the Weaver Micro Track that was used on the steel tube El Paso-era Weaver target scopes. No 'flat adjusters on a round tube' like so many systems have.

The S-Tac series of scopes are outstanding values in that class of scopes. The S-Tac 4-20X50 I got recently is very, very good. And just last week, I got a SIII 36X45 with ED glass model for a new BR gun I'm finishing up. The optics on it rival my 12-42 Nightforce BR series and the mechanicals seem as solid as a rock. Their SIII Long Range series also delivers the goods....the 8-32X56 particularly so.

Alan Orr at Sightron is a competitive shooter himself so he knows what customers need in a scope. The one time I needed service on a scope was their now discontinued fixed 6X scope specifically made for HBR (Hunter Bench Rest) class. After receiving it, Alan called me and said they were updating the internals based on what they saw and it came back 1 oz. heavier than when I sent it. It was flawless after that.

While I do miss some of their hunting style scopes (especially the Big Sky series) and have several of the SII's in 3-9, 4-16 and 6-24, I think they've made the right decision to stay focused on what they're best at. Diluting the brand with lower quality stuff eventually hurts a brands reputation...no need to look too far in the optics world to see that. If someone wants a lower priced 3-9 hunting scope, the market is already full of choices.

For what it's worth. -Al

I'm a long time SIII moa-2 fan for target/tactical rifles. Long ago I shot a 600yd BR match and the 10-50 was just barely worse than my 12-42 NF NXS. I sold all my NFs and replaced them with 6-24, 8-32, and 10-50 SIIIs. They give 95% of the performance for 60% of the price. I have at least 10, never had an issue, and one sits on a 50bmg. They used to make a 1-7 that I thought would make a good hunting scope.

IMO, Some of the best overall value in the optics market. I own two scopes and three pair binos.

Thanks for all the input. I think we should move forward and set this up.

Good stuff, I have an old 3-12 sii, i've taken it off many times to replace it with something better, it always ends back on. Just put a 4-16ao on a 17hmr

Put me in the camp of never buying 30 mm tubes, high magnification, twisty turrets. Sleek, simple, moderate magnification is what I will buy. If that has to be from the used market because no manufacturers offer it anymore, so be it.

If one doesn't have an aversion to 30mm tubes, the Sightron S-Tac 2-10X32 is a nice optic and not overly bulky/heavy.

I'd rather see you guys offer Trijicon.

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I think you'll be happy with the Sightron line. I've rarely heard of trouble with them. I look forward to a dealer with your level of service taking them on.

As others have stated, maybe you can talk them into offering a 2-10x42 or so in a hunter oriented configuration. I'd also go for a nice, svelt 6x with a mil reticle, capped windage and low profile elevation, but I realize that it probably wouldn't be a real hot seller.

Long time supporter and customer. Have quite a few.

We used ton stock Trijicon. Technically we are still an authorized dealer. We stopped working with them due to their blatant lack on interest in consumer customer service. It's an after thought of their military contract business

Sightron scopes are very dependable. That being said, their reticles are garbage. Not sure why their reticles are 15 years behind everyone else. I still own two and no problems. I stretch one to 1000 yards regularly on one of my steel guns.

I have owned/used only one Sightron. It is the discontinued Big Sky II. 3.5-10x.
( Japan) with 40mm objective and 4" of eye relief. It is Big Sky III quality glass on a 1" tube. Crisp clicks, resettable finger-adjustable low turrents, very fine resolution, great tracking, lifetime warranty. I love it.

Agree with an earlier poster, wish they would make the high quality glass ( Big Sky III level) in lower magnifications for general hunting on a 1 inch tube. How about a fixed 4 x, 2-7x, or 3-9x scope with 4" eye relief?

Have 3 Sightron scopes and very pleased with them.

I recall seeing these back when they first started. Never bought one but would consider it. Especially interested in compact and lightweight versions, if available.

Discontinued too

Sightron scopes track very very well. Glass is good, my only criticism would be their eye box is a little unforgiving. Not real bad by any means but a little critical for a guy with older eyes. Would be a great addition to your inventory.

Didn't know that. IMO, worth snagging if you see them on the market somewhere.

If we want to use a scope on a muzzleloader here in ND it has to be 1x and no more. Sightron’s S-1 1x24 is the best 1x I could find, alas, it’s out of production.

All the Sightrons I have are made in Japan.SII 3-9x42 is a fine,all-around scope for the money.SIII 1.5-6x50 is a great low-light woods scope.As already said,they seemed to have started catering to long-range and paper punchers.If I was in the market for something along those lines,I would look at their offerings…

^^^this^^^, or even better, an updated version of it with a better reticle.

I’ve considered the S-TAC 3-16x42 multiple times, but it just seems a bit heavy for my application.

An older Japan S-II is my go to for a new rifle to see how it shoots working up loads on hard recoiling rifles or checking accuracy issues on an existing scoped rifle. So pleased with the old one that I bought a newer Philippines made identical scope. Never an issue.

Optics Planet closed out the last of them for around $200. I waited too long to snag one. The remaining STACs are heavier and the turrets are really tall. The one change i would make is shorten the windage turret a lot and the elevation a little. IMO the 4-20x50 is a better scope than the 3-16x42.. Both are very tough and tract well but the 3-16 eye box seems less forgiving on max. I would also give a slight edge in optical quality to the 4-20. Both are nearly the same weight. Right around 23.5oz. The 4-20 is just slightly heavier.

I would really like to see a 2-10x42 STAC with side focus at around 19oz and the changes to the turrets.

I had a bunch of the 6-24X big sky in 40mm objective. I cleared out 1/2 of my guns and decided to sell them off. Been looking for a replacement.
Ebay has one, but it is fine crosshair, not my taste.

My Sightron scopes are boringly dependable on rifles that get beat up by my son, nephew & grandson. If either of them missed a piece of underbrush walking through the woods it would be a first. One 3-9x42 S2 on an ancient Ruger 30-06 deer & elk rifle & a 3-9 rim fire on a 10/22. They hold zero extremely reliably.

I like Sightron scopes a lot and have always been pleased with them but I am more of hunter/varmint shooter and after taking a look at their catalog I don't have any interest in them, it looks like they have gone all in for the long range/tactical crowd.

drover

I have 3 Sightron scopes and really like them.

Neil

Another pump for Sightron. Had several over the past two decades, they were good value and durable. I miss the 1.5x6x42 I had a lot. I stopped paying attention to them because no one seemed to carry them anymore. But I'd jump back in for sure.

Sightron Optics are now up on our site and we are accepting orders

I love that you're selling Sightron Doug, but only having a single scope "available" is probably gonna handicap things a bit my man.

Dave

lol, It was set up that way till inventory arrives. It's all basically available

Yes please!

Doug how do those two spotting scopes look in your eyes when looking through? The rimfire scope has my interest as well.

The Sightron spotters are ok/good. Nothing to get overly excited about, however, at the price point they are superior to the other options priced similarly.

I just need to be able to clearly see bullet holes out to 300 yards max

Ordered it.

Received it today, thanks for the fast shipping. I’ll wring it out next weekend and see what I think.

I used to have a few S1 Sighron's but I am down to only one now. I put it on my son's .22LR and it it's doing just fine. I hunted MT the three years I lived there with Sightron scopes.

First impression with the S1 spotting scope is pretty much what Doug said earlier. Glass is ok/good. For what I am wanting to use it for it will serve me very well. For the price of 149.00 it is well worth the price but would have been a bit of a disappointment at full price in my opinion. I have not owned a spotting scope before and have only used someone else’s a few times before so I don’t have a great benchmark. It’s our anniversary this weekend so no shooting but I’m headed out next weekend to a buddies place and will have it in tow.

Doug,

Lobby for Sightron to "go back to basics.". I wish they would make a fixed 4x and 6x as well as a 3-9x AO first focal plane reticle scope with 1 inch tubes, SIII quality glass, have 4" eye relief, use their finger-resettable w/e click adjustment turrents like the Big Sky II (very low height), have an option for heavy plex reticle ( like a #4 or #8), and another with 3 separate 1/2 moa dots spaced 3 MOA apart on both sides of the horizontal and 3 dots (spaced 3 MOA apart) on the lower vertical reticle leg (not tactical "mildots"/milliradian scale, but call them "hunter dots" for Kentucky windage, holdover and range estimation (to utilize the first focal plane feature).

My guess is they would kick Leupold's ass and sell a lot of scopes to hunters.

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