Thread: Light weight scope options

Im after a decent light weight scope for my new light weight rifle project, a medium/shortish barrelled 308 for general hunting from 20-500 yards

A couple of options -

Leupy Ultralight 3-9 x 33 CDS ( only VX 2 quality optics though )

Leupy VX3 3.5-10 x 40 CDS or 2.5 -8 x 36 B&C

Swaro Z3 3-9 x 36 or 3- 10 x 42


What other brands / models might be worth a look ?

Weaver v9 3-9x38 is a tad lighter than the Leupy Ultralight 3-9x33 (from a quick google of weights), optics in the same class (should be better in low light with bigger objective) and a lot cheaper.

If you're thinking more about the next price range up you might be after something nicer, but I like mine.

Zeiss duralyt 2-8x42 without illumination ?

I've had 2 ultralights and they are great. Optics are well good enough and click well. I just got one from the states for a mate from Opticszone and it was a bit expensive. 620 nzd landed. Not much better than getting one from here. That place in Carterton has them.

Outdoorsupplies.co.nz are in Carterton

Great website too

Ask for Tim.

I have both the VX3 2.5-8 and the Z3 3-10.
Z3 is a little big heavier but much better optics. I don't dial up shots very often so not sure on reliability in that respect.

Kahles KX 2-7x36 ? I haven't used that exact model but I have been using another model Kahles for 15 years and rate it

vx3 2.5-8 are awesome little scopes

I ended up with the not so light but still bloody good 2-12vx6 without side focus and 40mm objective
the weight step up wasnt massive but it was worthwhile capabilities wise
same weight as the 3.5-10vx3 if I remember rightly

Swarovski will beat all of the above for light and image quality. Looked through one yesterday and was amazing. So much so a Z5 should be arriving for me today.

I was in the same position last year. There are virtually no scopes that are light weight and have a decent range of magnification. Ended up going with the 3.5-10x40cds even though it wasn't the lightest because its a little more versatile then the likes of a 2.5-8. I haven't actually worked out a drop chart for it but found after putting it on my rifle I only have 52 clicks left in the elevation turret, this is good because it means I won't be able to get lost when dialling, and is still plenty of adjustment for any range i will shoot.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I've had 2 ultralights and they are great. Optics are well good enough and click well. I just got one from the states for a mate from Opticszone and it was a bit expensive. 620 nzd landed. Not much better than getting one from here. That place in Carterton has them.

Cheers Bruce

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Outdoorsupplies.co.nz are in Carterton

Great website too

Ask for Tim.

Yeah I went to college with Tim, he's a good bloke

Thanks for the input guys, has given me something to think about

I've got a Tasco 3-9x32 if ya want young fella! If that's too heavy for ya spindly arms I've also got a 4x20 Tasco...even you could carry that around!

Keep an eye out at nzhunter.com Digit is closing down that to focus on nzar15.com, so there's some special prices going on.

Originally Posted by Bill999

vx3 2.5-8 are awesome little scopes

I ended up with the not so light but still bloody good 2-12vx6 without side focus and 40mm objective
the weight step up wasnt massive but it was worthwhile capabilities wise
same weight as the 3.5-10vx3 if I remember rightly

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