Light weight scope for modern hunter.

[Rstjean]

I'm looking for suggestions on a scope for my modern hunter in 308win. I want to keep the rifle as light as possible so I can pack it around hunting. I would like the scope to go down to 3x - 4x power but go up high enough to shoot gongs at 800 meters on range days. I would like to stay around $1000 but I am willing to pay up to $2000 for the perfect scope. Thanks ahead of time for all the suggestions.

Thanks Ryan

 

[TinkerBell]

leupold vx3I 4.5-14x40 with the paralax adjustment (proper focus for long range), 15.6oz for weight is good as well.

http://www.grouseriver.com/Leupold-VX-3i-4-5-14x40mm-Side-Focus-CDS-Riflescope

 

[freezer filler]

Leupold makes the lightest scopes.

 

[propliner]

You'd do very well to find a used March like this 2.5-25x42. It's light, has a versatile zoom, great turrets and the best glass in the business.

 

[Rstjean]

You'd do very well to find a used March like this 2.5-25x42. It's light, has a versatile zoom, great turrets and the best glass in the business.

Who sells new march scopes in canada? So I can compare the used price and if I don't find any used ones I may consider a new one.

Thanks Ryan

 

[cr5]

I put my Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42 on mine. With scope and Burris PEPR mount it's 11.1 pounds empty.

 

[gunrunner8]

I have B&L Balvar (10" long, 10oz) 4x compact (much brighter than M8 4x Leupold) on my 308Win LH Ruger 77 and my 65yo less than perfect vision to my disposal.
Never desired more power in my scope shooting deer to 300+m and moose a little further than that.
Still can manage to hit 12"x12" steel plate at 500m at my shooting range darn often if wind cooperates.
I have no idea why anybody needs 25x power in his 308Win hunting rig....

 

[8x68]

Swarovski, Trigicon, Zeiss are also decent optics.

 

[Rstjean]

I put my Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42 on mine. With scope and Burris PEPR mount it's 11.1 pounds empty.

I threw my nightforce atacr on temporarily and the set up weighs 12.2 pounds. It would be nice to get it down another pound.

 

[propliner]

You'd do very well to find a used March like this 2.5-25x42. It's light, has a versatile zoom, great turrets and the best glass in the business.

There was a dealer in Calgary a couple years ago but after trying to order a new one I gave up and presumed he had quit the business.

 

[Cbf123]

I have no idea why anybody needs 25x power in his 308Win hunting rig....

Nobody does...But for a target rifle it might make sense.

 

[propliner]

Nobody does...But for a target rifle it might make sense.

Yes, for target shooting I like as much magnification as possible. I find that every time I'm on the bench, the scopes go to max power and stay there. Better to have it and not need it...

 

[Rstjean]

I shoot way more at the range then I do hunting. ( generally try and use one shot) so I like a scope with higher power so that I can still stretch my gun out at the range.

 

[Rstjean]

I ended up buying a Leopold vx3i 4.5x14x 50 mm it was only 16.2 oz I believe.

10.1 lbs as it sits.

 

[TinkerBell]

I win !!! Boo yaa mf's

 

[propliner]

I ended up buying a Leopold vx3i 4.5x14x 50 mm it was only 16.2 oz I believe.

10.1 lbs as it sits.

Mine is 10 lbs 1.1oz with the March scope.

 

[Rstjean]

I couldn't find any march scopes. Your bare rifle with no scope looks lighter then mine. Your handgaurd is shorter and stock is lighter. Your barrel may be shorter also mines a 20 inch.

 

[Mudduck]

I love that March scope - At the range you wont need a spotter

 

[cr5]

Mine is 10 lbs 1.1oz with the March scope.

I guess I need to weigh that Burris I got from you and maybe try it in those ATRS rings. Maybe just swapping the rings will help.

 

[propliner]

I guess I need to weigh that Burris I got from you and maybe try it in those ATRS rings. Maybe just swapping the rings will help.

I think you'll need extra high rings for a 50mm objective but call ATRS and they'll know. They're also good about exchanging rings if you haven't used them yet.