Can someone give me that list of scopes that Formidilosus said he had experience with that tracks and holds up to dialing? I've lost my list somewhere and can't remember which models of Trijicon was on it.

Have you tried going to the search page and putting Trijicon in one box and Formidilosus in the other? Not trying to be flippant, just wondering.

Or just ask him?

Neither, I'll do one or the other. Hate to pester anyone though with PM's.

I believe this is what you are looking for I saved it to my files for reference


Originally Posted by FOsteology
Formidilosus,

A list of scopes and mounts that you and your pards recommend (for AR and bolt actions) would be insightful, and I for one would be interested.

Obliged.




Failures or issues with these scopes are extremely rare-


1). Nightforce NXS/ATACR/BEAST

2). Bushnell LRHS, HDMR/DMR, ERS, XRS

3). SWFA SS 6x, 10x, 1-6x, 3-9x, 5-20x

4). S&B fixed 10x PM

5). Hensoldts

6). Older Leupold fixed power Mark 4's/Ultra's



There are a few more, but the above are the major ones and also most suitable for hunting.

Yes Sir, thanks.
I thought there was a Trijicon in there but it might have been that he was using a Trijicon as comparison when testing the TRACT.

Trijicon TARS

Question for formidilosus, the SWFA fixed 12X is not on your list, is that because you haven't tested them, or because you tested them and found them wanting? Thx.

I bought the 12x this last Black Friday. I do like it. I will not be shock testing (drop) it though. Tracks perfect!

As Jordan said- Trijicon TARS. Have seen good performance out of the 1-8x as well, but not enough of them to say across the board.








No, they function well. They just aren't as usable as the 6x and 10x with FOV and eyebox, etc. I would call the 12x a niche scope, and wouldn't bother with the 16x and 20x at all.

Form,
What has been your experience with the Accupoint 3-9?
Thanks!

@Formidilosus

The Nightforce SVH line is not on your list, is that because they were not tested or because they didn't pass?

Also, have you tested any Zeiss, Swaro or MeOpta that you can recommend?

Thanks much!

I have not seen enough of them to get an accurate look. The ones I have, seemed to stay zeroed from what I saw.








SHV's work well. Older Ziess fixed powers work as a set and forget scope. There is no Swarovski that I would chose to shoot, and I do not have enough experience with Meopta's to know how they do.

Overall, of a scope isn't specifically built for durability and reliability as the number one priority..... then it probably isn't.

Thanks @Formidilosus !

Have you done any testing on the X5 or Kahles PMR 3 6x24?

The first few Swarovski X5's that I saw/used seemed to do well, however the last few have had some tracking errors and inconsistent RTZ.

If you are meaning the Kahles k624i then yes. Had several issues with tracking and RTZ.

I really appreciate this thread as I’m so tired of unreliable adjustments/RTZ. Can anyone tell me about how the glass quality compares in the SS HD 5x20 vs. the LRHS 4.8 x 18? As this will go on a hunting rifle, the weight difference is also a consideration. Thanks!

I had both for a month or two, before deciding to sell the SS 5-20 in favor of the LRHS. I can't comment on tracking or RTZ on either, as I have yet to do much turret spinning. But I did I spend a fair amount of time in varying light conditions comparing the two (just scope in hand, not mounted). I preferred the LRHS glass slightly. I didn't feel it gave up anything in resolution to the SS with both at max magnification (18x vs 20x). Add the weight savings and capped windage of the LRHS to the equation I decided it was a better fit for my purposes at the time.

I have both the LRHS 3-12 and 4.5-18. Like both but will probably always hang on to the 3-12. I've been considering selling the 4.5-18 to fund other purchases, but haven't made up my mind yet.

PM me if you want pics of the two scopes you mentioned side by side or more info..

Trijicon TARS weighs in at 47oz.

The scope that interests me at the moment is the 3-15x42 SWFA SS FFP with the mil quad reticle. Any reports on this particular scope? Glass quality? Any tracking issues with the turrets? I'd love to be able to slum a $1k+ scope. But right now and for the foreseeable future it isn't in the cards

Nice, you can use it as a billy club if you need to.

My boy and I each have one. I use mine for work on a 243 and have had it since they came out 3, or 4 years ago. I have dialed quite a bit and it has been very solid . Always returns to zero and tracks correctly. Same with my boys scope. Its on a 308, and he loves it. Both scopes are used for hunting,and we have killed a lot of animals with them. The reticle is a bit thin until about 5 or 6x. I leave mine set on 7x about 80% of the time. The glass is quite good, and the reticle is awesome. For hunting to about 600yds, the SS 3x9 is a better scope. The reticle is a little thicker, and the turrets are a little smaller and stiffer than on the 3x15. Both scopes are very solid though. You will like them.

I have an SWFA 3-15 on a match gun. It is a good scope for that use. It tracks reliably and holds zero. The glass or optical performance is nothing special for the price, but it is on par at the the price. The turret feel and operation is okay, but like most of SWFA’s offerings from that manufacturer (that I’ve encountered), it could stand to be improved, at least in scope-to-scope consistency if not in absolute terms. So, for me, it’s a very good competition scope. For hunting they’re not my first choice.

I wonder about the Zeiss Victory series scopes with the factory elev dial. Specifically the 2.5-10x42 Diavari’s long term durability.

I have owned a couple of these and they have always returned to zero. I just never spun them a lot. Fantastic scopes in every other regard.