Scope for Lightweight APR build

[one66stang]

Ok guys I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the lightweight will be the build for the year.

So lets talk what your plans are for optics.

Please post the scope weight if you make a recommendation. Since its a lightweight build that will be a factor for many peoples choices.

I'm considering a Swarovski Z6i 3-18x50 Gen-2 BT
21.7oz

[Notaguide]

Leupold VX-6 6-18x44 SF TMOA with CDS weighing in at 14.6oz. Mounted with a pair of Hawkins long range hybrid rings would be tough to beat.

[Mike D]

Gonna be hard to beat a Swaro for light weight and outstanding glass.

Swaro was going to be my suggestion.


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[kc5rkg]

Swaro Z5 3.5-18x44 at 15.9oz

[texag93]

NF SHV 4-14x. 30oz.

[Mike D]

NF SHV 4-14x. 30oz.

Dang Sutton, you did see he said light weight, not boat anchor right? [emoji23]


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[rut-ro]

Ok guys I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the lightweight will be the build for the year.

So lets talk what your plans are for optics.

Please post the scope weight if you make a recommendation. Since its a lightweight build that will be a factor for many peoples choices.

I'm considering a Swarovski Z6i 3-18x50 Gen-2 BT
21.7oz

Ive got a Night Force but thinking about keeping this one light, I may check out the swarovski. I have never owned one of their scopes but my wife has a bunch of the other stuff

[txagyotebuster]

Leupold VX-6 6-18x44 SF TMOA with CDS weighing in at 14.6oz. Mounted with a pair of Hawkins long range hybrid rings would be tough to beat.

This was my thinking. Probably the lightest/smallest profile scope with elevation dialing capabilities.

If there is something else I'd love other suggestions. (Not trying to hijack thread)

[texaspyro21]

I like my vortex razor HD LH 3-15

[Phillip Fields]

Leupold VX-6 6-18x44 SF TMOA with CDS weighing in at 14.6oz. Mounted with a pair of Hawkins long range hybrid rings would be tough to beat.

I think you're talking about a VX-2, not a VX-6.

[McClain]

VX-R Patrol 3x9 at a hair over 16 oz may not be a bad choice either. Mushy turret but still functional.

[Notaguide]

I think you're talking about a VX-2, not a VX-6.

You are correct.....my mistake but still really like the Vx-6. Glass is incredible, lower profile, decent length. The Razor is definitely a winner but also a increase in cost. 30mm and 34mm tubes add weight across the board.


OBJECTIVE LENS DIAMETER
44mm
MAGNIFICATION
Zoom: 3X to 18X
TUBE DIAMETER
30mm
FIELD OF VIEW @ 100 YARDS
38 ft-7 ft
EYE RELIEF
3.8"
EXIT PUPIL
14.6mm-2.4mm
RETICLE FOCAL PLANE
2nd Focal Plane
TURRET TYPE
BDC/Adjustable
TURRET CLICK VALUE
.250 MOA
MAX ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT
75 MOA
MAX WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
75 MOA
LENGTH
12.5"
WEIGHT
16.8oz
WEATHER RESISTANCE
Water/Fog Proof
ILLUMINATED RETICLE
Yes
EXTERIOR FINISH
Matte Black
BRAND
Leupold
STOCK KEY
2

[DuramaxDude]

Leupold VX-6 6-18x44 SF TMOA with CDS weighing in at 14.6oz. Mounted with a pair of Hawkins long range hybrid rings would be tough to beat.

Not trying to troll or nothing bud but that VX-6 is discontinued and the VX-6HD took its place and both were 19-20oz.
I have just completed a 7mm Mag build and topped it off with a Leupold VX5 HD 3-15x44 and I have been pretty impressed with it especially at dusk and after. Last night I was shooting sub moa groups at 500 yds well after sunset.

The VX6 and VX5 HDs are in that 19-20oz mark.
The Vortex razor HD LH 3-15x42 is pretty light I think 16-17 oz. Lots of good reviews but it has a 1" tube and I am partial to 30mm.
Of course what you are looking at in the Swarovski is pretty slick optic as well.
Seems like it just depends on what you are wanting to do with the rifle and what you want to spend.

[Notaguide]

.....That was the HD specs I attached knowing it was discontinued off Sport Optics. Leupold has 539g which is closer to 19oz so something was incorrect. Agree its splitting hairs on the vx-5 vs 6 with power being a main difference. Both would be my choice for the APR build as originally asked.

The Razor HD gen2 18x is a heavy scope and with the standard Razor 20x is a little less but still listed at over 30oz on the Vortex website.

[Phillip Fields]

Not trying to troll or nothing bud but that VX-6 is discontinued and the VX-6HD took its place and both were 19-20oz.
I have just completed a 7mm Mag build and topped it off with a Leupold VX5 HD 3-15x44 and I have been pretty impressed with it especially at dusk and after. Last night I was shooting sub moa groups at 500 yds well after sunset.

The VX6 and VX5 HDs are in that 19-20oz mark.
The Vortex razor HD LH 3-15x42 is pretty light I think 16-17 oz. Lots of good reviews but it has a 1" tube and I am partial to 30mm.
Of course what you are looking at in the Swarovski is pretty slick optic as well.
Seems like it just depends on what you are wanting to do with the rifle and what you want to spend.

As far as I know the VX-6 was never built in a 6 - 18. The VX-6 always had a zoom range of 6X, hence the 3 - 18. 6-18 is only a 3x range.