Sightron Scopes

[Grit #1]

Does anyone have any experience with Sightron Scopes? I am looking at the 8X32 target dot for 600yd & 1000yd F-class. Would I be better off with the 10x50. What reticles are you all using. I have been using a 24X Leupold w/ 1/4min. dot for 600yd. I would like to move to a varible scope for the option of turning the power down when the conditions go south.
Best regards,
Grit

[earl39]

Grit i have both and altho the 10-50 is nice on the few days of the year where the extra power is usable knowing what i know now i would have just got another 8-32. Both of mine have the target dot and i have no problem with them. The 10-50 parallax adjustment is a lot more touchy than the 8-32 but that is the only real difference i have found in them. Adjustments are precise and repeatable and both have more than enough adjustment for most rifles and conditions. I do have 20moa bases on my rifles but believe i could have done without them for the 1000 yard range.

Gary

[hank440]

I shot an F class match on Sunday next to a guy who had the Sightron 10-50x and he said he has never used in on 50 x because it distorts the view too much and the view becomes foggy. He said he usually uses 35x and no more than that

[lal357]

thanks for posting this up grit i was thinking about treating myself with one i currently use a 8x32x 40 elite and was want more magnifacation . now i'm rethinking it .

[savageboy]

I use a Nightforce 12-42x NP2DD BR and honestly it takes a perfect day to go much past 32x- has to be overcast, etc. Mirage, etc. makes it tough to go much more than that. There have been a few times where at 1000yds I was able to go a bit more- 35-40x but those are far and few inbetween. A 32x would prob. do all I would ever need to do, but that is just where I ended up, got a good deal on a used one and went w/ it.

[Grit #1]

Thanks for the info. I believe that Sightron has the most bang for the buck compared to the really exspensive scopes. I have been looking down the tubes of the comparable Leupold, Night Force ect. I don't think that the slight edge they have in brightness warrents the extra cost of them.
Best regards,
Grit

[sniper15545]

Grit I'm sure the 8x32x56 will do very well for you!!! You can't beat that scope I LOVE mine!!!

[nuclabuyer]

I like mine to, I just wish they would add a little better reticle selection

[jgerrington]

I just got the 6-24x50 LRMOA and it is my best scope yet. I haven't mounted it to my rifle yet but it is clear and the moa reticle is very nice.

[Michael C]

jgerringtion, I am interested in this same scope. Can you post a pic of it mounted and your thoughts on quality ect? Michael C

[jgerrington]

I'm still waiting on my stock. just got email that it is being shipped. will get a pic up then. the scope seems very well made. adjustments are crisp and feel just right. I haven't compared it to my Zeiss conquest yet, but when I get it mounted I will give my thoughts on the two.

[cardinal]

I just got one of the 8-32 Siii. Not had it to the range yet, looking through it looks to compare well with the better names I have looked through.
The objective adjustment is very stiff. I emailed them and they assured me it would loosen up with use. Has anyone else had this problem and did it loosen up with use?

[Michael C]

I went and got a 6-24x50 LRMOA. Mounted it and shot it yesterday. Awsome. Tracked well, and the glass is very good. It's the most expensive scope I own, so I cant compare it to anything else in it's price range. I am very happy with it so far and like the dot in the middle of the tree on the reticle.

[tsingleton]

I finally gave in a couple weeks ago and got the 8x32x56 Siii on line for 699
Ive been shooting for years and have never owned a scope that cost as much as my rifle.
I just didnt think there could be that much difference from a $300 to a $700 or $800 scope

But I have to say Ive been missing out all these years. It has far exceeded my expectations
I have it mounted on a model 10 savage action I put together with a 260 rem. shilen barrel a choate varmint stock and a sav-2 rifle basix trigger. $ 950 in the rifle and $700 in the scope and its a perfect fit

Sightron Siii is well worth the $$$$

[jimbo88mm]

I finally gave in a couple weeks ago and got the 8x32x56 Siii on line for 699

Everywhere I look this scope is in the $800-$900 range. Where did you find it for $700?

[That1guy]

I found them here, but you have to add the scope to your cart before it shows a price.

http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Sightro...RD_p_9652.html

I actually was about to order from them, then found a 10% off coupon for optics planet, came out a little cheaper there after the discount. Since shipping was a little less from OP.

I researched big supply shop online, and they got good reviews, and have great reviews on resellerratings.com

Next week is going to be like Christmas. . 12 LRP in 6.5Creedmoor, Sightron scope, EGW Base, Seekins Rings... Cant wait!

[tsingleton]

Thats where I got mine Big Supply shop

http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Sightro...D_p_13521.html

[syclone01]

where did you find the 10% coupon for optics planet?

[That1guy]

It was an 11% coupon posted on Snipers Hide, it expired on the 18th.

[jimbo88mm]

Thanks for the links guys. That place has some amazing prices. The fixed power sightrons was a full $100 cheaper then every other site I've looked at. I checked out some other things there.. 155 30cal amax bullets are a full $7 cheaper..

It's almost too good to be true. How are they able to undercut the competition by so much?

[That1guy]

They do charge some sort of "Full Insurance and Dealer Handling" charge (and normal shipping) so they make some up there.

[Dave4022]

I have 2 of the 8-32x56 SIII scopes one on my F Class 6BR and one on an LRPV in 204. I dont think you can find a better scope for the money. I have been pleased with mine and will by another for my 20BR build. You wont be disappointed. The one on my 204 has the Fine crosshairs, I wish I had gotten the target dot like I have on the F Class, it works great for the prairie dog extermination safari's.

[hank440]

Yeah I just check Big Supply Shop what's up with the "full insurance and dealer handling" charge and the way over priced UPS ground shipping for 1 17ounce scope and a 3 oz set of rings the shippin/handling/insurance is over $25.00 WTF

[lal357]

how big is the target dot on a f-class 300yrd target i shoot fine cross hairs now but was thinking about getting one witha dot

[frank1947]

MichaelC,

I really would like the MOA recticle but what has been holding me back is the line size and the dot or circle in the middle I want a multi purpose scope, do you have access to 200 yards if so I am wondering if at 200 how much of a 1 inch circle can you see , does the dot or lines take up a large area is what im getting at I would like to use it for Varmit For Score and for other use with MOA or if you only have a hundred yards what does it do with a half inch circle