lightweight scope for FX Impact

[rodevans]

I am trying to keep the weight of my FX Impact down. Most airgun scopes are heavy. Can anyone make a recommendation for a "lighter" scope. I would like to be in the 4 to 15 magnification range but that is not imperative.

Thanks........

 

[qball]

Budget? That’s kinda important. 


also how far are your shooting? 
So you hold over or are you a dialer?

Hunting or target shooting only? 

 

[2L8]

I have just tested 5 scopes in this range. 

If your budget is $1k-1.5K then the Trijicon ten mile 3-18x44 for Mil is amazing.

No one can compete with the weight factor/price. Period.

 

[biohazardman]

In case your budget is smaller the Vector optics Veyron and the Discovery compact scopes are quite a bit lighter than a full sized scope. They are also quite a bit smaller.

I like the Veyron in the Second Focal Plain as the first focal plain scope's reticle gets too fine at lower magnification for my old eyes..

https://www.vectoroptics.com/products/view/id/SCOM-24.html

https://store.discovery-optics.com/collections/top-selling/products/discovery-hd-3-12x44-sfir-ffp-compact-first-focal-plane-hunting-optical-sight-riflescope-shooting-rifle-scope-hd-glass-for-338lm

 

[Keyman62421]

SWFA 10X? Catch it on sale. I have a 16x which is great for field critters but FOV is small. You can tree hunt but not good.Variables weigh more.

My big complaint! they make my Wildcat, Maverick, Impact (that I feel are well weighted and balanced) into logs. I've given up and just adapting.

Been through a lot of scopes. I absolutely will not buy another scope I haven't handled and satisfied myself with weight & reticle.

Why, when I first got started, didn't some one slap me and make me buy a nightforce? I've spent way more on my collection.

 

[Mballistics]

MTC atom 10x30 is about 290 gr or 10.2 oz - without mounts

 

[Nutcracker]

MTC atom 10x30 is about 290 gr or 10.2 oz - without mounts

Yeah, I like mine. I actually like it better in the woods compared to when I am just shooting at the bench. In the woods hunting tree squirrels it just seems sonatural. Had a Connect once, same, but heavier. Also the Connect diopter , does not really have enough adjustment for old eyes, the Atom does. . I am actually surprised more people are not buying them.

 

[Cloudrider]

If you don't need illumination, I recommend the Athlon Midas Tac 4-16×44. Weight is less than 24 oz., 10 yard parallax. 

 

[TeOh1776]

Have you looked at the Element line? I haven't used illum. many times for my guns so I have the Helix. But I am thinking of the Titan for the illum. They have a great customer service too. 

 

[dizzums]

pends what your doin .. a high end scope looks cool as hell .. i got all kinds of scopes up to pretty nice nikon optics anywhere from 1 to 24 power, huge 56 objectives and lots of bells and whistles .. what do i have on my 'grab an go gun'? a 20$ plain jane gamo fixed 4X thats several ounces, i dont have anything more practical or effective and thats the sad truth lol ... would the gun look far nicer with a Hawke sidewinder, hell yes, but for gettin on nutters fast and keeping things streamlined thats not the right choice ..

 

[triggertreat]

Good glass builds muscles. You can build up to it.

 

[JungleShooter]

You've got quite a few choices for light scopes. It seems that besides weight some other factors would also seem important. For example:

● A 10-yard parallax (for close range critters and the basement shooting gallery)

● A side focus parallax (easier to reach than AO)

● A holdover reticle (instead of a BDC or plain cross hairs)

● Exposed turrets are important for those who dial their elevation



● The difference between FFP and SFP is huge -- and some shooters hate one and love the other. It's your choice....



So, below find a Scope Specs Table for LIGHT/SHORT scopes (and those that are 3-12x/ 3-9x) -- where most scopes fufill all the above requirements.



For a 16x top end magnification you can get a Sightron S-TAC with 23.5oz, or a Riton Gen2 with 23.0oz, or a Hawke Airmax Compact with 21.9oz. Those are all SFP.

In FFP you can get: Vector 6-24x44 with 20.5oz, or the 4-16x with 20.0oz. There is a Discovery HS 4-14x44 with 20.1oz, and a Discovery ED (life time warranty) with 22.1oz. And the Discovery VT-3 weighs in at 19.4oz.



Now, if you were willing to consider going to a 3-12x magnification range, you have way more options, and prices will be low, too: 18.4oz; 17.6oz; 16.4oz; 16.2oz; etc.



Happy scope shopping!

Matthias





Attachment: Scope Specs Table for Short/Light Scopes -and- 3-12x/ 3-9x

View attachment SCOPE SPECS TABLE. For Short Scopes -and- 3-12x. 050. 2021-03.1615056501.pdf

 

[Macros]

Have you looked at the Element line? I haven't used illum. many times for my guns so I have the Helix. But I am thinking of the Titan for the illum. They have a great customer service too.

Titan weighs 39oz so very much out of the running for the OP. 

I use mostly Delta's which are pretty heavy too, but I have a Hawke Frontier 3-15x50 ffp which is only around 22oz and a very good scope - we'll worth a look if keeping weight down on a rig.

 

[Odoyle]

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING will beat it at this price point in optical greatness.

https://redhawkrifles-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/redhawkrifles.com/amp/demo-zeiss-conquest-v4-4-16x50-rifle-scope/?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFUAKwASA%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fredhawkrifles.com%2Fdemo-zeiss-conquest-v4-4-16x50-rifle-scope%2F

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING will beat it at this price point in optical greatness.

https://redhawkrifles-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/redhawkrifles.com/amp/demo-zeiss-conquest-v4-4-16x50-rifle-scope/?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFUAKwASA%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fredhawkrifles.com%2Fdemo-zeiss-conquest-v4-4-16x50-rifle-scope%2F

Had no idea ZEISS had 10 yards to infinity scopes 

Thank you, OD sir.

 

[Odoyle]

https://youtu.be/Uo3NUhmY4nM

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

I've thrown an acog on mine before. 10oz, 4x zoom. People use those to shoot out to 300+ yards... just typically not with airguns.

 

[Nutcracker]

This is a scope that is overlooked. I like em a lot, glass better than some more expensive stuff. Their specs say 18 0z, but mine weighs 17.. Well maybe my scale is off. 30 yard min parallax via SF. I use it it 10 -100. 

Meopta Sports Optics | MeoPro 4,5-14x44

 

[Nutcracker]

Here is another scope I have had about a year, but really like it. Not too heavy. For me , heavy scopes are getting old. I am on a 6 pound or less rifle & 20 oz or less scope weight kick,LOL.. 

Razor HD LHT 3-15x42 (vortexoptics.com)

 

[Nutcracker]

https://youtu.be/Uo3NUhmY4nM

Another one I would like to try, I was looking at that awhile back, when they first talked about it I forgot about it.