Thread: Compact Lightweight scopes

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hello - I have asked similar questions before, and so have other folks but here goes again . . . what are the options for something in the 2/2.5/3 to 10 (or so) with an objective of less than 40mm and 340gms/12 oz or under - in better/top quality glass.

I can think of two current models with good glass, the S&B Summit 2.5-10x40 and the Vortex Ranger 2-10x40. SWFA make a 2.5-10x33 that is very compact but the eye relief is a bit of an issue for a scope that will be used on a powerful rifle where steep uphill shots are frequent (weatherby eyebrow anybody?).

There are some older scopes that would also suit, I have a couple of S2 Kahles 2.3-7x32 that are wonderful scopes but getting pretty long in the tooth for a everyday hunting rifle. For some reason the more modern Kahles and the Z3/Z5 Swaro's just don't do it for me.

What else is out there ??

12 Oz is a big ask.

The only Leupolds close are the VX3i 3.5-10x40 at 12.6 Oz. and several 3-9x in the Freedom, patrol and rifleman ranges. Notably, their FXII fixed 6x36 is 10 Oz.

I don't think you will get a Schmidt under 1 lb. The summit 2.5-10x40 you mentioned is 16.8 Oz.
The smallest new Kahles I can see is the 1-6x24 at 16.9 Oz.