Looking for advise on new lightweight scope.

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So it's that time of year where I start thinking about next years hunting rifle and I'm hung up trying to decide on a scope. Here's my want list, minimum of 2-3 power, good low light performance, very generous eyebox, I like the leupold cds system but don't want to base my decision on that alone, and it has to be under a pound. If I had the money I'd put a Swarovski on it and be done, just can't do the 2 grand for one.

The rifle will be for hunting in the 50-500 meter range.
 
I have just picked up a nice Leupold Ultra Light... It a 3-9x33 with a 1" tube. It has a LR reticle and I really like it so far, more then adequate out to 400 yards. My total set up... Rifle, optics, sling, loaded is 7.2lbs.
 
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If I had the money I'd put a Swarovski on it and be done, just can't do the 2 grand for one.

The rifle will be for hunting in the 50-500 meter range.
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You can get a Z3 3-10x42 for around $1000 all in, weight is a low 13 oz or so. A Z5 3.5-18x44 is another good long range lightweight for around $1500 or so if you keep your eyes on EE, under $2000 new. That one weighs right at 1 lb. Both offer ballistic reticles.
 
I second the Z3, great scope. Get the BRH reticle, easier to see in hunting situations, yet still not obtrusive by any means. Will you be shooting a gun that kicks a lot? the only drawback to the Z3 is the 3.5" eye relief, compared to 4" of some other companies. So depending on your shooting and comfort it may not be best for a heavy kicking rifle.
 
Was looking at the Vx-6 line, they spec a shorter eye relief than other lines like vx-2. Anyone have experience with both? The vx-6 has a larger ocular lens than the others though...eyebox wider maybe?
 
In my opinion if you have a stock that fits you well and a scope that is mounted at the right height eye box isn't a super critical characteristic. I've never considered it when looking at buying a scope. Basically having a bigger eye box allows good sight picture at varying distances and angles of the eye. If the gun is set up right your cheek weld should be the exact same every time and a big eye box becomes unnecessary. Others may have a different feeling about this.
 
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