Need a Light weight scope with A/O

I need a light weight optic with a adjustable objective/parallax. Whatever the lightest weight scope with A/O doesn’t matter power range. Any suggestions?

Does it have to be AO or is just adjustable parallax fine. The DiamondBack HP is around 18-19oz, side focus and about $200 at MidwayUSA. Clearridge optics makes a little 3-9x32 with AO also for $219 and made in Japan.

https://www.clearidgeoptics.com/ultra-rm-s/1814.htm

https://www.clearidgeoptics.com/product-p/3340.htm

What’s adjustable fine?

Originally Posted by DrDeath

What’s adjustable fine?

I think what he is asking is whether or not you want Adjustable Objective (i.e. the objective bell is spun to remove parallax) or would you be ok with a side adjustable parallax option (i.e. the parallax adjustment is a knob on the left side of the scope tube).

Either is fine. Just need a durable lightweight scope.

Originally Posted by DrDeath

Either is fine. Just need a durable lightweight scope.

That should have been in the op. I was going to suggest a Leupold, but now that is out the fn window..

Leupold doesn’t have their light weight line anymore.

SWFA SS fixed power are about 19oz and very tough. I think Maven might have something lighter with adjustable parallax.

17oz light enough?
https://mavenbuilt.com/collections/riflescopes/products/crs-2-4-16x44-sfp

Never heard of maven…

Burris FF E1 4.5-14. Side focus. 15.3oz. About $170 here and there, now and then. Mine’s been on a number of rifles without issue.

Reticle’s not my favorite and it has a limited adjustment range typical of 1” scopes, but it works. Probably some .22 scopes out there that would work too.

I have a very light Burris 6x I snagged here on my Hornet, but you can’t have it.

Originally Posted by DrDeath

Either is fine. Just need a durable lightweight scope.

How durable? How lightweight? IME, for the most part these two properties have some inverse correlation. It's a trade-off.

SWFA Fixed and some HD models, the smaller March scopes, some NF SHV and NXS Compact models, etc., are durable and fairly lightweight, and have adjustable parallax correction.

Originally Posted by Pappy348

Burris FF E1 4.5-14. Side focus. 15.3oz. About $170 here and there, now and then. Mine’s been on a number of rifles without issue.

Reticle’s not my favorite and it has a limited adjustment range typical of 1” scopes, but it works. Probably some .22 scopes out there that would work too.

I have a very light Burris 6x I snagged here on my Hornet, but you can’t have it.

[quote=Pappy348]

$170? Got a link

I've been impressed with both the VX-Freedom EFR A.O. 3-9x33 I've been working with. At 12 oz, you'll not find anything current production that's any lighter.

People can hammer Leupold all they want (some well deserved) but I believe their new stuff is getting better.

Ducking the bricks, now......

Good shootin' -Al

I have a 6x Burris that has adjustable objective and target turrets but it’s silver and has a fine dot reticle. Not sure if those are deal breakers or not? Weighs 13.9 ounces on my scale

Burris FF2 4.5x14-42 AO :

Amazon

18 ounces. Not made in China.

https://www.natchezss.com/burris-droptine-rifle-scope-4-5-14x-42mm-ballistic-plex-reticle-matte.html

That Burris is lightweight. The Leupold even more.

Originally Posted by DrDeath

[quote=Pappy348]Burris FF E1 4.5-14. Side focus. 15.3oz. About $170 here and there, now and then. Mine’s been on a number of rifles without issue.

Reticle’s not my favorite and it has a limited adjustment range typical of 1” scopes, but it works. Probably some .22 scopes out there that would work too.

I have a very light Burris 6x I snagged here on my Hornet, but you can’t have it.

Originally Posted by Pappy348

$170? Got a link

https://www.amazon.com/Burris-Optics-Fullfield-Riflescope-4-5-14x42mm/dp/B019KDSRBG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Burris+Fullfield+E1&qid=1664677771&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjU0IiwicXNhIjoiMi43MiIsInFzcCI6IjIuNDMifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-4

Originally Posted by UncleAlps

Burris FF2 4.5x14-42 AO :

Amazon

I like the reticle better in the FFII, but the zoom and side focus better on the E1. Not to mention, $20 is $20.

If you can find an old Leupold Vari X-III 4.5-14 AO, they are both lightweight and rugged. I've seen a few of them for sale lately, but they are not cheap. There is one on now on eBay for $650!