Sightron SII 3-9X42 - First Thoughts - 01/05/18
So I jumped on the Seirra Trading Post sale ($109 if i remember right and free shipping) on this scope and ordered one up. I have never owned a sightron, so other than what I read on the net, had no idea what to expect on this scope.
The scope was delivered yesterday and so far my initial impressions are WOW! Very clear scope and easy to get behind. I compared it to a Zeiss conquest out my back window the last 30 minutes of the day and it was very close to the zeiss. The duplex is just right for me (not to thin, not to heavy). The scope feels well built and yet is only 13oz on my postal scale.
What really got me was the turrets. Talk about a firm, positive click. Firmer than a 10x SS that I used to own. Now keep in mind, I haven't even mounted this to a rifle so field performance, holding zero, ect. has yet to be tested but so far I like it a lot. I wouldn't have any issue based on what I have seen so far paying $250-$300 for this scope.
The only negative I can find is the scope is made in the Philippines - I was hoping for Japan - but it doesn't bother me that much as Burris has been pushing quality optics out of the Philippines for some time now.
I am trying to scrape together funds to purchase a NF for my 280AI - I may throw this Sightron on it in the mean time just to see how she does.
Overall so far - I LIKE IT A LOT!
The scope was delivered yesterday and so far my initial impressions are WOW! Very clear scope and easy to get behind. I compared it to a Zeiss conquest out my back window the last 30 minutes of the day and it was very close to the zeiss. The duplex is just right for me (not to thin, not to heavy). The scope feels well built and yet is only 13oz on my postal scale.
What really got me was the turrets. Talk about a firm, positive click. Firmer than a 10x SS that I used to own. Now keep in mind, I haven't even mounted this to a rifle so field performance, holding zero, ect. has yet to be tested but so far I like it a lot. I wouldn't have any issue based on what I have seen so far paying $250-$300 for this scope.
The only negative I can find is the scope is made in the Philippines - I was hoping for Japan - but it doesn't bother me that much as Burris has been pushing quality optics out of the Philippines for some time now.
I am trying to scrape together funds to purchase a NF for my 280AI - I may throw this Sightron on it in the mean time just to see how she does.
Overall so far - I LIKE IT A LOT!