Sightron

I have a SIII 6-24LRMOA. It is a good scope. Excellent optics, repeatable adjustments, holds zero.
 
I have two SIII's. Have an 8x32 and the new 6x24. Both have worked great out to 1600 meters. Tracks perfectly. Glass is 8/10 in my book. I'd buy another if I needed one.
 
I would skip the stac or sii line ups. Siii are made in Japan. The lesser models are ok. I've had a few. I was least impressed with the stac which was also the cheapest. I would go with Bushnell elite at that price point.
I will add one of my turrets broke almost immediately. Phone call to sightron and new part was in the mail. No questions asked.
 
Siii 10-50x60
Fantastic glass, 50x very usable, don't care for the parallax adjuster. To say it's a fine adjustment is an understatement.
I've used a 6-24 and found it more user friendly.
My model has .125 moa/click which is beyond awesome.

Don't use it much anymore though, it's collecting dust.
 
http://mysticprecision.com/2016/04/...and-3-16x42-performancevalue-out-of-the-park/

In light mirage, I can see 6.5mm holes in the white at 250yds using the STAC3-16X42 on my PRS/Tactical rifle (think Vortex PRS, VXIII type level). The glass in the SIII is better but these new gen STACs offer a ton of performance for their price point. If you have the coin, the SIII is tangibly better

http://mysticprecision.com/2015/05/...t-bender-12-50x56-and-march-5-55x56-tactical/

If you have more coin, the SV is a gem. customers with larger boomers have mounted this scope and everyone is thrilled with the performance. I believe this still has the most elevation travel in a 50X high mag variable scope.

Jerry
 
I bought a big sky II 4-16x42 about 8 years ago I think from mystic precision. It's on my Rem 700 7mm mag and I love it. Couldn't be happier with it. I've shot right at day break and the light transmission is excellent. I would definitely recommend sightron. It's unfortunate that they aren't as popular as some of the other brands, people are missing out.
 
i have a 10-50x60, 50x is usable alot of the time and %95 of the time im between 40-50 if its really hot and the mirage is crazy i do need to back down to 30 but most of the time i am at 40-50, tracking is perfect from 0-600 (farthest i have access to) the parallax does need to be fine tuned but easy to get used to using. only down side is the turrets in my opinion 0-25 on both elevation and windage sightron needs to bring on more shooters that actually use there equipment and need to dial more than on rev maybe more than two and need to dial wind as well and need to dial .7 left and see .7 left not 13 right old thinking.
 
Converted all my glass from Leupy, Swaro and Vortex to Sightron.

Best decision ever. All glass is S3 series except for the 2 Sightron 1-7x in their stac line... and I strongly suspect the glass in the 1-7 is from the S3 line.
 
taz1977 said:
Sightron is under rated then
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That is a point of much debate. I like to keep things simple by saying this : SIGHTRON is like buying NIGHTFORCE at a 40% discount. True, we do not have Zero stop, or the reticle choices that NF offers, but the reality is, that stuff costs money.

If I had to have zero stop (i don't) or one of the more esoteric reticles (I don't) Then Nightforce or Kahles is your optic.

But if you Value optical clarity and resolution, Rock Solid tracking and adjustments with no extraneous frilly bits, and Durability without breaking the bank... Sightron is your game :)

One of my Sightron's I bought from Jerry in 2003 or 2004? 8-32x56, and it has been hunted with, used under a 300 win mag, 30-06, .270, and done some target work... Still Passes the box test, glass is still great.

doesn't matter if it's -30 or +45, this scope has served me well. No issues, never been back for any kind of service or warranty.

My gripe list is pithy and small. Lens dust caps are shyte. I have seen better fitting toppers on last act strippers. Paint used on numbers and graduations is pretty ugly. White would be nicer. Side focus is a little more than properly stiff.

That's it really
 
I have two 6x24's, one FFP the other SFP. The FFP lost its ability to track precisely after 8 or 900 rounds, 6 Dasher, its been in the wind for ~6 weeks but got a notification that it has been sent to me today.

Not bashing Sightron at all, all mechanical devices will fail, thinking about putting Korth/Leupold on speed dial,lol. Scope was sent to Canadian distributor then on to the repair center, so shipping times are a factor.

The primary reason for selecting Sightron was the tracking, weight and price (compared to competitors models), sure a zero stop would be nice but that adds cost.

I would buy another Sightron for target shooting ( they work as advertised and a joy to use) but prefer a more compact scope for hunting.
 
tiriaq said:
I have a SIII 6-24LRMOA. It is a good scope. Excellent optics, repeatable adjustments, holds zero.
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^I have the same scope, it's superb

Got Juice? said:
That is a point of much debate. I like to keep things simple by saying this : SIGHTRON is like buying NIGHTFORCE at a 40% discount. True, we do not have Zero stop, or the reticle choices that NF offers, but the reality is, that stuff costs money.

If I had to have zero stop (i don't) or one of the more esoteric reticles (I don't) Then Nightforce or Kahles is your optic.

But if you Value optical clarity and resolution, Rock Solid tracking and adjustments with no extraneous frilly bits, and Durability without breaking the bank... Sightron is your game :)

One of my Sightron's I bought from Jerry in 2003 or 2004? 8-32x56, and it has been hunted with, used under a 300 win mag, 30-06, .270, and done some target work... Still Passes the box test, glass is still great.

doesn't matter if it's -30 or +45, this scope has served me well. No issues, never been back for any kind of service or warranty.

My gripe list is pithy and small. Lens dust caps are shyte. I have seen better fitting toppers on last act strippers. Paint used on numbers and graduations is pretty ugly. White would be nicer. Side focus is a little more than properly stiff.

That's it really
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^best way to sum it up right there, saved me some typing. Sightron should be embarrassed about the quality of the flip-up caps they send with their scopes...but other than that, everything else exceeds my expectations.
 
.22LRGUY said:
^I have the same scope, it's superb



^best way to sum it up right there, saved me some typing. Sightron should be embarrassed about the quality of the flip-up caps they send with their scopes...but other than that, everything else exceeds my expectations.
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They resolved that by including a really nice logo scope cover... Made by SCOPECOAT I believe.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=...t80wvUe1Q3bVaXKtRs03yUQg&ust=1498929907414307

Just scroll way down on that page.

Trying to redo my photohosting so just putting up a link so you can see what is included now. Nice product that costs a pretty penny to try and get in the aftermarket. Those old flip covers were junk EXCEPT the one for the 60mm SIII and SV's... there is nothing else made that big.

The gold colour on the turret markings is an on going debate... everything else in Sightron uses white. I agree that the windage markings could be R this way, L the other BUT it continues to be functional... and when I shoot in gales where you are going around and around for windage, the old school way of marking makes a whole lot of sense.

If you never shoot in winds over 1/2 the windage travel in your scope knob, you will feel the markings need to be improved. Many shoot in places and ranges where the opening bet may be one revolution and then you start dancing... so....

Great optics, mechanicals, easy to use eyebox.... less bling... more performance. Sightron warranty turnaround is actually very quick... ie the time the scope is in the shop. It is the total time for postage to and fro that adds up but there is no facility in Canada. There are some brands in Canada with turnaround times as long if not longer so...

YMMV.

Jerry
 
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