"Best" budget 4-16X SFP?

[Mr.H]

I'm looking for some opinions on the "best budget" (optically) 4-16X SFP on the market today: Here are my parameters: (1) Sub 20 ounces, (2) non-illuminated, (3) prefer MOA. (4) some sort of simple reticle with reference dots or hashes (like SWFA)

I know there are a lot of options out there, just hoping some of you will post up your thoughts>

 

[sillymike]

Picked a Bushnell Engage on sale, pretty happy with it.

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

Picked a Bushnell Engage on sale, pretty happy with it.

Reticle is very busy, but it has good glass though.

I sold mine.

 

[Odoyle]

I'm looking for some opinions on the "best" (optically) 4-16X SFP on the market today: Here are my parameters: (1) Sub 20 ounces, (2) non-illuminated, (3) prefer MOA. (4) some sort of simple reticle with reference dots or hashes (like SWFA)

I know there are a lot of options out there, just hoping some of you will post up your thoughts>

First off "best" (OPTICALLY) means NOTHING MADE IN CHINA! 

Leupold VX5 3-15x but it's not 10 yard focus but not as clear as the Zeiss. Best for Centerfire or pay $50 for the Leupold close focus adapter from MidwayUSA.

https://www.leupold.com/vx-5hd-3-15x44-cds-zl2-side-focus-htmr-riflescope

I don't see any other sub 20oz option with decent glass. Geez the Zeiss is only 2oz more than your 20oz needs. You need to spend at least double to beat the sheer optical greatness of the Zeiss.

I mentioned the Zeiss because it's superior to the CHINESE Hawke Frontier at around the same weight.

I don't want to let people be stupid that's all.

 

[Odoyle]

OH $HIT JUST NOTICED YOUR TITLE SAID BUDGET!

MAN I AM SO SORRY GET THIS ONE THEN- 21 oz. Close enough zoom.

NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING MADE IN CHINA AT ANY PRICE WILL BEAT IT IN OPTICAL GREATNESS- HELL ITS EVEN CLEARER THAN THE $1199 ATHLON ARES.

BUSHNELL TAC 5-15X40 AO MILDOT. MADE IN JAPAN

.https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/are-discovery-scopes-springer-rated/?referrer=1

 

[Odoyle]

$699 Japan SWFA SS 3-15X42 right around the same clarity and brightness as the cheaper Japan Bushnell TAC 5-15x40AO Mildot but the Bushnell has a superior eyebox.

 

[Hearkens]

Odoyle,

What does the 5-15x40 tac usually sell for? I see them on eBay for $290.

Is it comparable to a 3200 series, 4200 or 6500?



thanks



Brad

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

$699 Japan SWFA SS 3-15X42 right around the same clarity and brightness as the cheaper Japan Bushnell TAC 5-15x40AO Mildot but the Bushnell has a superior eyebox.

I had a Bushy 5-15x40 AO a long time ago, but I sold it to a rimfire enthusiast because of its fat reticle.

I think it was my 3rd Elite.

 

[Odoyle]

DANG I MIXED UP 2 DIFFERENT POST REPLIES!!!

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/should-i-return-it/?view=all#post-948430

They retail at $499 to $659 depends where you check. They are the better and modern version of the Elite 3200 and has tactical turrets.

15x Mildot reticle.

 

[Mr.H]

OH $HIT JUST NOTICED YOUR TITLE SAID BUDGET!

MAN I AM SO SORRY GET THIS ONE THEN- 21 oz. Close enough zoom.

NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING MADE IN CHINA AT ANY PRICE WILL BEAT IT IN OPTICAL GREATNESS- HELL ITS EVEN CLEARER THAN THE $1199 ATHLON ARES.

BUSHNELL TAC 5-15X40 AO MILDOT. MADE IN JAPAN

.https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/are-discovery-scopes-springer-rated/?referrer=1

Thanks for catching that! I haven't had a chance to edit my text, but that's next.....

I had one of the older SPF SWFA 3-15 and I loved it. It developed a loose eye piece, and I sent back. Sadly, SWFA doesn't make those any more. I tried out the FFP version and didn't like it. I'll check the want ads here for the Bushnell, or I may decide to buy new if I can find a good vendor.