Sightron scopes

[cavedweller]

Amazon has two high end sightron scopes one priced at $2900.

SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

The other is priced at $1600. cheaper ​

SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

Who knows the difference at these dollar price points- where’s the value?​

 

[cavedweller]

@cavedweller I meant to ask. What sort of shooting do you wish to do with this type of scope? Field Target shooting? Bench rest shooting? Long distance plinking? Which gun(s) do you plan to mount this type of scope upon?

FT and variations of FT

 

[Smok3y]

The prices on those sites are terrible for both those. I just wanted to start there.

They are very different scopes.

SIII 10-50 is a second focal plane scope and is a good value for the quality. That being said, that scope price on that site is twice what it should be. They are nice scopes in high magnification. There are better scopes for sure, but not necessarily at the price point for high mag SFP scope. They do not have ED glass and it shows once you try one. Still a great scope.

SVIII is a very high mag scope in front focal plane, and when you want a front focal plane at that high of magnification, you have to pay for it. The price qball posted is much more reasonable. The scope has ED glass as well, so it will look better. Side note, the tube is 40mm vs 30mm and it weighs a ton! I haven’t used one of these yet (but really want to). I have used the SV models in SFP that are more closely related to the SIII you mentioned. The ED version is much brighter and seems better made too.

 

[Bobwire]

I'm a huge fan of Sightron scopes I have the SVIII 5x4x40x56 on my FX Crown in .22 cal and I have the SIII 45x45 Competition on my Anschutz 9015 Benchrest. I can't say enough good things about these scopes, they track great and the glass is comparable to Nightforce.

 

[Keyman62421]

Amazon has two high end sightron scopes one priced at $2900.

SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

The other is priced at $1600. cheaper ​

SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

Who knows the difference at these dollar price points- where’s the value?​

Could be SFP vs FFP

 

[Keyman62421]

KRALES and others have SFP sightrons for $800 +-

 

[cavedweller]

KRALES and others have SFP sightrons for $800 +-

I purchased directly from Sightron using a military/law enforcement discount. Hard to beat the discount.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Sightron SVIIISSED ED IR Zero Stop Rifle Scope, 5-40x56mm, 40mm Tube, First Focal Plane, Illuminated LRM Reticle $1789 + tax + $9.99 shipping. Sale ends five days from 09/28/22​

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Sightron SIIISS Field Target Series 10-50x60mm Rifle Scope $929 + tax + $9.99 shipping. Sale ends five days from 09/28/22​

Sightron SIIISS Field Target Series 10-50x60mm Rifle Scope

LIMITED TIME deal on Sightron SIIISS Field Target Series 10-50x60mm Rifle Scope 25018 at Dvor.com! SAVE BIG on Sightron SIIISS Field Target Series 10-50x60mm Rifle Scope or other Riflescopes from Sightron.

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[Sc0-]

Have a few SIII's and a few S1H's, and a S-tac
SIII: 10-50x60 and a FT version 10-50x60, 8-32x56
S1H: 4-12x40
S-Tac: 3-16x42

S1H and S-tac are decent and repeatable but glass is definitely lacking, as long as they are reliable.
SIII's are nice and no complaints but are lacking certain features but that's just preference.

 

[Metalmaniac]

Qball. That’s a TEXAS rig !

 

[Ezana4CE]

@cavedweller Can you provide links to the two scopes? Just guessing based on memory I believe that the “ED” designation has to do with the glass coating. I could be mistaken here.

I guessed incorrectly and as a result of information posted by knowledgeable members commenting in this thread I looked up “ED glass.” The following link explains it well

Nikon | Sport Optics | Comparison of ED glass and ordinary lens

 

[Str8tshooter]

S6 10-60x56 ED FTField Target

Sightron's latest Field Target competition riflescope with ED glass elements for 55% more resolution than the industry standard S3 Model. Max magnification of 60x and a close range parallax correction of 9 yards. Precision parallax correction between 9 and 300 yards.

sightron.com

 

[jasperjet]

I just purchased their new s6 5-30 second focal plane scope with ed glass. My old eyes love it it focuses down to 10 yards too, only the dot is illuminated . Their is a fresh review on snipershide for the same scope in ffp. It was on sale for 1200 which was 25% below retail. much better resolution than the s3 6-24 I own.

 

[beerthief]

I purchased directly from Sightron using a military/law enforcement discount. Hard to beat the discount.
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what do i have to do to get the military discount ? what proof do i need ? thanks Stan in KY

 

[qball]

S6 10-60x56 ED FTField Target

Sightron's latest Field Target competition riflescope with ED glass elements for 55% more resolution than the industry standard S3 Model. Max magnification of 60x and a close range parallax correction of 9 yards. Precision parallax correction between 9 and 300 yards.

sightron.com

OMG! My wallet curses you!

 

[rc4fun]

what do i have to do to get the military discount ? what proof do i need ? thanks Stan in KY

A copy of your DD214 or current ID card with your SSN blocked out. Give them a call and they'll tell you where to email it. It took me less than a day to get approved.

 

[rc4fun]

Athlon also gives a good discount through Expert Voice or Guidefitter.

 

[Green_Yamo]

S6 10-60x56 ED FTField Target

Sightron's latest Field Target competition riflescope with ED glass elements for 55% more resolution than the industry standard S3 Model. Max magnification of 60x and a close range parallax correction of 9 yards. Precision parallax correction between 9 and 300 yards.

sightron.com

Now that's what I'm talking about!!! I almost got the new S6 5-30 scope, but after reading about the huge depth of field that it has, it pretty much killed the idea of using it for FT.

 

[WNYBill]

Most of this is AMC (above my comprehension) but it has been my understanding that tube diameter over 30mm doesn't improve image quality. It just gives you more adjustment, adds weight and mass. Brightness is improved by objective lens size which improves ability to gather light so is brighter. And the really important thing is lens coating and glass quality.

Am I shooting myself in the foot by only looking at 30mm scopes. I don't need the extra adjustment and don't want the weight and mass. I am looking for the image quality. And I have trouble believing a $2000 dollar scope has twice the image quality of a $1000 scope. Have you priced 40mm rings?

Bill

 

[cavedweller]

I thought it would be interesting after 2 years and many scopes to state what finally scratched my itch - Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50 ffp ir with MH 4 reticle

 

[qball]

Amazon has two high end sightron scopes one priced at $2900.

SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON SVIII 5-40x56mm ED FFP Riflescope, Zero Stop Illuminated LRM Reticle : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

The other is priced at $1600. cheaper ​

SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle​

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SIGHTRON 25003 SIII 30mm Riflescope 10-50x60mm, Long Range MOA Reticle : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

Who knows the difference at these dollar price points- where’s the value?​

How are you liking yours for use with field target? The weight could cause some balance issues especially offhand shots. The S3 is plenty good enough for FT use if you ask me, granted I don't like its turrets. Would I buy the S8 again for FT use knowing what I know now? Probably not actually.