Anyone that has first hand knowledge of their scopes and how do they compare with others?
Consensus on Sightron scopes?
- Thread starter Elgreco
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I have 4 SIII 10-50 and two S-Tac 4-20 scopes. SIIIs are fantastic target scopes for BR and FT, while the S-tacs are great for general shooting. These are better than most.
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I have an S-TAC 4-20x50 SFP. Other than the scope lacking numbers on the parallax knob, the scope is decent for what I paid. The glass is pretty good and it’s built feels solid. I don’t dial turrets, but they didn’t feel bad when I sighted it in. Grab one on sale and you probably won’t be disappointed.
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I've used Sightron 10-50X (most of their older FT models), Falcon 10-50X, Hawke 10-50X, and (discontinued) Leupold 40X.
IQ for all 4 were comparable. Range finding and consistency was easiest with the Sightron, Falcon, and Hawke (in that order).
The exception was the Leupold it doesn't snap in and out of focus at those critical 40-55 yards (for example, clarity was hard to discriminate between 40-43 yards sometimes...so I usually just take the average).
The Sightron and Hawke models I had were illuminated reticles. The rest were not.
I've heard that the Sightron turrets tends to wear out. Not an ideal situation when you are clicking for FT shooting. The newer models may have addressed this issue (not sure). I do have an older Sightron with looser elevation adjustments, I just don't click and shoot mil-hash instead.
IQ for all 4 were comparable. Range finding and consistency was easiest with the Sightron, Falcon, and Hawke (in that order).
The exception was the Leupold it doesn't snap in and out of focus at those critical 40-55 yards (for example, clarity was hard to discriminate between 40-43 yards sometimes...so I usually just take the average).
The Sightron and Hawke models I had were illuminated reticles. The rest were not.
I've heard that the Sightron turrets tends to wear out. Not an ideal situation when you are clicking for FT shooting. The newer models may have addressed this issue (not sure). I do have an older Sightron with looser elevation adjustments, I just don't click and shoot mil-hash instead.
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Well, if you have a Sightron with a loose knob, it's your fault . As long as it is not from abuse they will repair it. Of course all the good companies will. If you spin the knob constantly rather than click it some companies consider that abuse, which it is.I have a SVED on one of my bench rifles that is four years old and is shot from 100 to 1000 yds, turrents have been used hard. I have never heard a comment regarding a turrent problem. I do know they have an excellent reputation for great warranty service.
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Jeffp
It's good that you have not experience any wear with your turrets.
I don't know if "hard" bench use is equivalent to "heavy" use for FT. I don't shoot bench.
For WFTF, 12 FPE and under:
Potentially, you could be clicking 2.5 to 3 revolutions between targets (for example: if you shot a 10 yard target and your next target was around 25-30 yards)...there's usually 60 targets per match. So maximum of 3 revolutions back and forth 30 times. That's not counting sight-in and practice.
It may be my fault ...I may be "spinning" the turret
BUT
It's not just me saying there may be issues with Sightron vertical turret wear under heavy competition use.
Here's a top World class shooter documenting the same issue. His comments regarding the turrets starts at 1:47 into the video. His experience with turret wear was after 6 months of use.
YMMV
Just to compare, my Falcon 10-50x under heavy use does not have this issue. The Falcon warranty ...I think was 5 years.
I bought Sightrons partially for their life-time warranty...I'll be testing their warranty again soon regarding this issue.
But if it's an original design/component issue...they'll just be replacing parts that are going to wear out again...
It's good that you have not experience any wear with your turrets.
I don't know if "hard" bench use is equivalent to "heavy" use for FT. I don't shoot bench.
For WFTF, 12 FPE and under:
Potentially, you could be clicking 2.5 to 3 revolutions between targets (for example: if you shot a 10 yard target and your next target was around 25-30 yards)...there's usually 60 targets per match. So maximum of 3 revolutions back and forth 30 times. That's not counting sight-in and practice.
It may be my fault ...I may be "spinning" the turret
BUT
It's not just me saying there may be issues with Sightron vertical turret wear under heavy competition use.
Here's a top World class shooter documenting the same issue. His comments regarding the turrets starts at 1:47 into the video. His experience with turret wear was after 6 months of use.
YMMV
Just to compare, my Falcon 10-50x under heavy use does not have this issue. The Falcon warranty ...I think was 5 years.
I bought Sightrons partially for their life-time warranty...I'll be testing their warranty again soon regarding this issue.
But if it's an original design/component issue...they'll just be replacing parts that are going to wear out again...
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