Any recomendation for a lightweight scope?

[orion]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a scope that is lightweight, I'm thinking using this scope on my Nova Liberty and I don't want to add extra weight to it. Usually weight is not a big factor (at least for me until now) but I'm kind of lost trying to find good magnification (18x or more) and nice weight.

My budged is around $500.

Thanks!

 

[CharlieF]

I have one of these on my Gamo Urban and it is great. Price was reasonable also.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756PK4NH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0756PK4NH&pd_rd_w=eOVhp&pf_rd_p=46cdcfa7-b302-4268-b799-8f7d8cb5008b&pd_rd_wg=GhzLm&pf_rd_r=TPWA3KJSE1BPZT4J0MV6&pd_rd_r=aeda6e70-7017-11e9-ae85-d37b4766c647

 

[orion]

Thanks for replying.

Athlons are good scope, but this one still on the heavy side of the scale for me... 2 pounds...

 

[MobyMyster]

Check this out. I have (2) of them and they are super scopes.

I have Athlons, Hawke, Clearridge, Vortex & maybe a couple more & for the money these are great & FFP too.

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-3-3-12x44-sf-compact-first-focal-plane-airgun-hunting-rifle-scope-optic-shooting-riflescope-with-free-scope-mount

~MM~

 

[orion]

wow, that one at 18 oz is something to consider, around 1 pound... Really nice one, thanks...

 

[stoti]

I 2nd the Discovery scope. The glass is crazy good on these scopes and they’re built like a tank. Don’t think you can beat it for the money! 

 

[DamonZ28]

Wes at Airgun & Archery Fun https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/ just posted on another board that he'll be getting the compact VT-3 4-16x44 scopes in later this week or early next week. Slightly heavier at 19.4 oz, but just in case you'd like a little more magnification. I just looked, he has them posted on his site:

https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/discovery-vt-3-ffp-4-16x44-sf-new-model-free-shipping/

 

[jps2486]

The lightest and most compact that I can think of is the Leupold 3-9X33 VX Freedom EFR, Nikon Prostaff 2-9X40 AO EFR, or Clearidge Ulra RM 3-9X32 AO. All have great glass and well within your $500 budget. Next, I would consider the Hawke Vantage or Airmax.

 

[WesBob]

The lightest and most compact that I can think of is the Leupold 3-9X33 VX Freedom EFR, Nikon Prostaff 2-9X40 AO EFR, or Clearidge Ulra RM 3-9X32 AO. All have great glass and well within your $500 budget. Next, I would consider the Hawke Vantage or Airmax.

Thanks Damon! Looking forward to these coming in. All the best to the Op on your search for the right scope

 

[orion]

Thanks all for the responses, it looks like I’ll be ordering one of those discovery soon then.

 

[kingston73]

Would that compact discovery work on a springer? I’m looking for a light scope for my hw 97 and like the looks of that.

 

[VETTNUT]

My vote goes to the airmax. 18 oz and a glass etched reticle that is narrow.

 

[heavy-impact]

My vote goes to the airmax. 18 oz and a glass etched reticle that is narrow.

Same for the Discovery and Vector https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vector-Optics-Veyron-FFP-3-12x44-Ultra-Compact-Air-Gun-Riflescope-Scope-First-Focal-Plane-223/33001144902.html