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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #8996305 01/29/24 06:12 AM
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I really like my Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22 x 50. It weighs 21.7 Oz. I have it mounted on a 6.5 CM Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT TI. (Awesome lightweight package) I got dope on it out to 800 yards last year at Jason Garvy's place and it tracked real well. The glass quality is very close to an NX8 I have on another gun but not quite as good.


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #8996984 01/30/24 04:05 PM
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March has two new scopes coming out, and 1-10x24 and a 1.5-15x42, that feature a dual-plane reticle. The center 'fire' dot and crosshairs are SFP, but there's a MIL FFP reticle that comes forward as you zoom. Pretty interesting concept. The larger scope is ~21-24oz but compact in design.

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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #8996988 01/30/24 04:09 PM
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Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: J.G.] #8997038 01/30/24 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by J.G.
Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


But at the $3000 price point are they expecting a legitimate shot at the market?

Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: scot] #8997058 01/30/24 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scot
Originally Posted by J.G.
Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


But at the $3000 price point are they expecting a legitimate shot at the market?


Very handy, just a shame it's $3k.

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Originally Posted by Gone to Texas
Originally Posted by scot
Originally Posted by J.G.
Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


But at the $3000 price point are they expecting a legitimate shot at the market?


Very handy, just a shame it's $3k.



They'll get some sales, but the important thing to note is the offering and the dual-plane reticle. Much like high-end thermals, new features, when proven sound and desirable, eventually trickle down to other companies and more affordable options.


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #8997067 01/30/24 05:53 PM
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Vortex did this on their 3rd Gen 1-10x Razor...it's the first FFP scope I think I could hunt with and feel comfortable. It's the equivalent to a Leupy firedot on 1x and by 10x it's got a usable reticle for holding wind.

I wish March would've done a 3-30x or 4-40x...I'd like to see where those sat at 6x because that is where I typically set a scope until I get on an animal and increase the power based upon how much opportunity I have. And like many of you, I wish it was a 1/3rd the price roflmao


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #8997086 01/30/24 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gone to Texas
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Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


But at the $3000 price point are they expecting a legitimate shot at the market?


Very handy, just a shame it's $3k.



When I was researching a new scope 14 months ago, I was only at two manufacturers. March and Night Force. The percentage the March was lighter was far less than the percentage more expensive it was. Night Force NX8 4-32X is what I bought.


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #8997089 01/30/24 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by QuitShootinYoungBucks
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Originally Posted by J.G.
Those scopes would be handy!

That's a smart set of features all rolled into one optic.


But at the $3000 price point are they expecting a legitimate shot at the market?


Very handy, just a shame it's $3k.



They'll get some sales, but the important thing to note is the offering and the dual-plane reticle. Much like high-end thermals, new features, when proven sound and desirable, eventually trickle down to other companies and more affordable options.


Agreed


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Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #8997405 01/31/24 02:58 AM
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Just ordered another March for my buddy’s rifle. I really like them and they have a good usable reticle for Hunting

If you don’t want to pig out your rifle and make it top heavy it’s one of the few elite choice with a lot of magnification

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Originally Posted by J.G.
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This is one of my favorite rifle scopes. I need to purchase another one for a rifle now.

19.84 oz.

https://swfa.com/swfa-3-9x42-ss-hd-mil-quad-reticle-30mm-tube-1-mil-clicks-ffp/


If the SWFA had a side parallax adjustment, it’d be perfect. But unfortunately, no parallax adjustment is a dealbreaker for me.


At 9X maximum, you probably wouldn't need it. That's why it doesn't have it.


I still think that scope is the best hunting scope for the money. It looks great on just about any rifle.



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How about the Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 or SWFA 6x. Both come in around 20 ounces

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Originally Posted by scottfromdallas
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This is one of my favorite rifle scopes. I need to purchase another one for a rifle now.

19.84 oz.

https://swfa.com/swfa-3-9x42-ss-hd-mil-quad-reticle-30mm-tube-1-mil-clicks-ffp/


If the SWFA had a side parallax adjustment, it’d be perfect. But unfortunately, no parallax adjustment is a dealbreaker for me.


At 9X maximum, you probably wouldn't need it. That's why it doesn't have it.


I still think that scope is the best hunting scope for the money. It looks great on just about any rifle.



I agree, too bad they can keep them in stock! I could use 4 more.

Re: Lightweight MRAD Scope? [Re: Gone to Texas] #9002301 02/09/24 12:32 AM
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I think that new Leupold Mark 4hd 2.5-10 is 26oz

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