I’m looking for a light-weight scope for a Short
(sigh) the search goes on. I desire something compact, and light weight so as not to make the Short top-heavy. The gun will mainly be used for target shooting inside of 50 yards. Still, old eyes need to see. I know I don’t want a duplex reticle. AO would be nice. If I can see to place shots inside 1 inch (25mm) at 25 yards, I’d be happy. Back to Amazon.
thanks,
Darryl
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Mtc connect?
hi Bud,
What height for the scope rings? I’m not sure, tbh. I suspect that bell might need a tall mount. I’m sure someone in the know will come along and sort us out.
Darryl
That scope looks nice, what height scope rings would you need for a Mutant Short for this scope? I’m thinking high? Crossfire II 4 – 12x44mm Riflescope
Bud
this looks interesting. State reticle. AO. 17oz and a good price too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OGHN42/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00794LK18&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1RTXNTV19K7WPAQD0Y9R
Darryl
DT, I checked out the Sightron you suggested. It almost fits the bill. I have two scopes with a duplex reticle, and they are fine within 30 yards if I want to use hold-under estimation. I’m quite successful with them for taking Sparrows at within those 30 yards. But a lightweight scope with a mil-dot would probably help my shooting eyeball at longer distances. I’m hopeful of mounting such a scope on my Mutant Short (once I get it back from Petr; any time now, please). I want the lightness to offset the gun being top-heavy. So I’m also thinking that a lighter weight will come with a fixed-power scope. That’s good looking out, though. It seems that model has increased in it’s retail price of late. It must be worth it. 🙂
Darryl
DT (we share the same initials) thanks for the tip. lightweight is better. I’ll check it out immediately.
Darryl
Darryl,
Have you thought about the Sightron SI 4-12 x 40 TAC with AO? With the 1in tube it may be a good light weight scope (17oz). Should be good glass for the coin.
DT
Cricket,
no negativity detected. thank you for the feedback. I learned what I needed to know. No offense to you that I fact-checked from SWFA. I tend to what to check such things out (eventually).
I guess I’m a believer now, that you can’t put stuff on the net unless it’s true! j/k of courses.
Darryl
No probs, by definition means it acts like a FFP, the reticle subtentions are always the same no matter what, just like a FFP
Sorry if I came across as negative towards you, did not mean that
I just heard back from Chris at SWFA. The scope is sfp. I guess “by definition” was/is open to interpretation (by me anyway) But you and Chris are on the same page, and that’s good enough for me.
thank you,
Darryl
In your article it says A fixed power optic is FFP by definition.
Notice by definition
The fixed power scopes from SWFA are all sfp.
Why would a fixed power be FFP? That does not make sense, a FFP scope is usually heavier than a SFP and you cannot adjust the magnification so SFP and FFP are shit the same on fixed power
well, maybe sometimes, but, this (drop down to the section on ffp v sfp): http://demigodllc.com/articles/practical-long-range-rifle-shooting-optics/?p=3
But you made me think about it and I wrote to SWFA to clarify the lens location of it’s Classic 16x mquad reticle.
Darryl
I’m giving the Talos 4-14x FFP a try right now, and it’s great so far. Clear and bright glass, nicely designed reticle. Illumination is very even. Turrets are a little stiff and clicks sort of mushy, similar to what you might find on Hawke Sidewinder. Slightly heavier but about an inch shorter than the 12x SWFA currently riding on my shorty. The 12x SWFA is fantastic of course, but I do a lot of shooting in low light against dark targets and find that the reticle points are a bit too hard for me to find easily in those conditions without illumination.
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Darryl
No probs. I think there is a version with a mil dot but you may have to surf around a bit for one with the AO. Duplex would be OK if you can get reliable data on click ups i.e. Strelok Pro. Range, click, and hold.
DT