Experience and/or Opinions on the Sightron S-TAC 2.5-17.5 x 56

[jp_over]

Friends,

If you have any experience with or thoughts on the Sightron S-TAC 2.5-17.5 x 56 (any model) I'd like to hear it. For reference, here's a link:



https://sightronusa.com/product/s-tac2-5-17-5x56irmoatt/



Functionally, the scope meets nearly all of what I'm looking for:

• AO and parallax down to 10 meters, side focus
• Decent magnification range
• Illuminated reticle
• Hunting / covered turrets
• Glass quality at least as good as the Sightron SII Big Sky line. I'm currently not sure about the S-TAC glass.

For background, I have a Sightron SII 4-16x42 Big Sky (discontinued) which I really like. I'm just looking to add some additional features as described above.

Thanks,

 

[Crusher]

I have the S-Tac and it is one of favorite scopes of the 8 I have. The only thing I like better is my bencrest Sightron 10-50x60. The S-TAC is a great scope though. I have it on my Crown .25 and it is very accurate. I like it that I can crank the magnification all the way up and it is still clear. 

Now I did buy a Bushnell Engage at just 16 oz and put it on my Wildcat .177. Perfect balance for that gun.

(Shout out to CenterCut for the tip on that Bushy.)



Crusher

 

[tsp3355]

Great scope for the money. Terrific warranty as well. I had one that refused to focus. Sent it to Sightron had a new one within a week. No questions asked. I upgraded to a $700 SWFA or I would still have it.

 

[elh0102]

I have two of the S-TAC 4-20 scopes, and they are among my favorites. I also have a few of the discontinued Big Sky AO line, great scopes, sorry to see them go. But, side focus is better, and I think the S-TAC is one of best values out there.

 

[jp_over]

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to see about getting one this summer.

 

[RogerV53]

I have a Sightron S TAC 3-16×42 on my Walther LGV 12 fpe springer absolutely love the scope, outstanding charity and holds zero. I use this springer for target shooting only so I wanted a reliable clear scope I could look through all day, the S TAC delivers. I did add a side wheel to make it easier to focus, the small side wheel is too touchy for fine adjustments. I think you would be happy with any of the S TAC scopes, I hate bad glass for the price these scopes are hard to beat. I had a SWFA 16X on this springer, sold it and UPGRADED to the Sightron twice the scope.

 

[Uglyjohn]

I have a Sightron S TAC 3-16×42 on my Walther LGV 12 fpe springer absolutely love the scope, outstanding charity and holds zero. I use this springer for target shooting only so I wanted a reliable clear scope I could look through all day, the S TAC delivers. I did add a side wheel to make it easier to focus, the small side wheel is too touchy for fine adjustments. I think you would be happy with any of the S TAC scopes, I hate bad glass for the price these scopes are hard to beat. I had a SWFA 16X on this springer, sold it and UPGRADED to the Sightron twice the scope.

I have a S Tac 5-20X50 that I plan to us on my HW97 for use in FT this summer. I also love this scope but my winter shooting has been all fixed distance targets and I wonder if you've determined how well it ranges? Also, how well do you think it will hold up over time on a springer? Uj