Has anyone tried the Sightron lll field target scope? How does it compare to the Big Nikko? Is it a good choice?
Has anyone tried the Sightron lll Field target scope
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I had one before the FT model came, re parallaxed it work at 10y, max distance ended up around 75y. I sold that a year later. When Hector worked with Sightron to release a factory FT model, basically, it had a diff reticle, was already adjusted to focus at 9 yards - 55 at least (went further), and there were additional factory marking on the scope mag wheel to accommodated US Hunter FT requirements (12x at the time). I bought one of the first run, sold it a year later....
So, this is NOT a dig, just something to think about... While its clearest and sharpest focusing scope I've had, its also the most temp sensitive . Just wasn't willing to deal with 30y matching up at 9am but reading 27y at noon, that's over dot when at high mag on a mid power .177 set up for FT. I had the same issue with both.... I found it/them to be very susceptible to temp induced changes.
Never had a Nikko, maybe the temp thing follows all high mag scopes. My current scopes don't seem to have anywhere near as dramatic a temp shift, but then again they max at 25x and that seems to be enough for everything I do.
So, great scope, temp shift turned me off.
Also kinda like cars, a $1400 scope will be worth $900 as soon as it ships..
So, this is NOT a dig, just something to think about... While its clearest and sharpest focusing scope I've had, its also the most temp sensitive . Just wasn't willing to deal with 30y matching up at 9am but reading 27y at noon, that's over dot when at high mag on a mid power .177 set up for FT. I had the same issue with both.... I found it/them to be very susceptible to temp induced changes.
Never had a Nikko, maybe the temp thing follows all high mag scopes. My current scopes don't seem to have anywhere near as dramatic a temp shift, but then again they max at 25x and that seems to be enough for everything I do.
So, great scope, temp shift turned me off.
Also kinda like cars, a $1400 scope will be worth $900 as soon as it ships..
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I bought one this spring and have had good luck with it! It range finds very well for me and I have not experienced the change with temperature as I keep it in a closed box out of the sun when not being shot but I have heard others say what JDC said about temp. change. It has very good glass and a choice of three reticles, It is pretty heavy so keep that in mind.
Can't say anything about the Nikko as I never had one but it is very popular in Europe for sure! I was a little apprehensive about the price but I got over that!
Hope this helps you out some J.L.
Can't say anything about the Nikko as I never had one but it is very popular in Europe for sure! I was a little apprehensive about the price but I got over that!
Hope this helps you out some J.L.
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I have some buyers regret with my FT model Sightron. It's not a bad scope but I wish I would have bought a regular model SIII 10-50x. I spent more money to get a sidewheel that was too small as the gaps at longer ranges are way too tight (therefore I had a 6" wheel made which made little difference). Though I can focus to 8 yards I wish they would have taken there time to make it focus at precisely 10 yards as mine will only focus to 55-56 yards. Like said above it is really temp sensitive so depending on the temperature I might not be able to focus to 55. Though I have not used a Leupold Competition model I wish I would have bought instead and had a sidewheel made (which I did anyway) and save a few $$.
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I contacted Sightron and they say they have never experienced any changes with temps. So if you guys have please contact them and tell them what the problem is. They acted like I was nuts!
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