Sightron 10x50x60 SIII

[Luckus]

Thinking about getting this scope for next year. What can you guys tell me about. (FTR shooter) Thanks, Luckus

[chiefkerdog]

I have 2 of said scope with the target dot . One is on my Savage F class 6.5x284 and one on a Custom 300 WSM heavy gun . I shoot 1000 yd matchs at Hawks Ridge Gun Club. I like the power they have . The only little fuss I have is the side focus knob could be a little larger. Very fine movement when at highest magnification . The scopes have allowed me to shoot my Factory Savage F class in the 4 inch range and shoot a score of 99 with 5 x's in a 10 shot match with heavy gun. Last match was the first time out with the HG . Hope this helps. When the funds come around to build a light gun it will have a Sightron just like the others. I think I might try just a fine x-hair too.

[Trent]

I've been using this scope with mildot reticule this year for F-open and it has performed very well. Typically I like Leupold on my target rifles and I would say that the 10-50x60 SIII is on par with all the Leupolds in my safe. Don't expect to be able to crank it up to 50x every day though. When there is a lot of humidity and mirage in the air then it'll really show up at that high of power.

[Luckus]

Thanks for the input. I realize you can't use 50X all the time, but I can see the need for more than 36X at times. Maybe Santa will be good to me this year. Luckus

[skypilot]

Just keep in mind good glass is more important than magnification. More so the greater distance you shoot. I've seen folk with 36x that couldn't see much smaller than a 10"x17" plate @ 1000yds and a NF at 15x or similar USO had no difficulty aquiring 5."

[mattri]

I'm considering this scope as well- will be interested to hear more replies/reviews from those that are shooting them.

[drybean]

best prices i have found for sightron scopes
are at bigsupplyshop.com.

drybean

[Luckus]

Sightron 10x50 owners, can you see bullet holes on the 300 yard target with this scope?

[drybean]

Sightron 10x50 owners, can you see bullet holes on the 300 yard target with this scope?

i can see them with my 8x32 S111

[mattri]

drybean, what caliber?

[kenickie22]

I have 2 of these scopes with the dot reticle. There have been times that I can't see my 30 caliber holes at 300yds, when a other guy with a Nightforce could. I have been able to see them at 400yds in good conditions.

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[drybean]

drybean, what caliber?

6mm

[Luckus]

I was looking thru a buddies Sightron 8x32 on Sunday and it has better resoultion than my T36 by far. I was looking at the 1K target and it was much better. Thanks for the replies. Luckus

[memilanuk]

6mm

You can see 6mm holes in a black target face @ 300yds?

[mattri]

Had a chance to look through a couple of SIIIs today. 2 were 10-50x60, one was an 8-32x50. The optics were amazing- not head and shoulders above Nightforce but definitely crisper.

[Blue Avenger]

You can see 6mm holes in a black target face @ 300yds?

and black flies!

[jgerrington]

I have never looked through a nightforce, but can say you will be very pleased with a sightron s111

[normmatzen]

My mentor has a March scope and just bought a Sightron 10-50X60. He has his March for sale! He seriously shoots F TR.

Note, don't compare what your buddy sees against what you see! He may have better eye sight than you!

[supergolfer18]

does anyone know what reticle most F class shooters are using these days?

[snakepit]

I have the Sightron SlllSS 10-50X60LRMD/CM. It has the large Tactical Knobs and is a MRAD Scope with the Mil-Dot Reticle. I am extremely happy with the scope and really like the large adjustment knobs instead of the smaller benchrest knobs. When I bought mine only the MRAD Tactical Scopes came with the large knobs. I usually only shoot at 600 yds where one click of adjustment is just about one inch or half way between a 1/8 MOA and a 1/4 MOA scope. I usually shoot it at 45 to 50 power unless it is low light or a lot of mirage and then use 35 to 40 power. I have shot some really good groups with it and if I ever buy another scope it will be a Sightron.

[supergolfer18]

good to know. Read alot of positives and with about 3 weeks research online finally pulled the trigger and got the SIII 8-32x LRTD with 1/8 MOA adjustments.

[mattri]

snakepit- how does the mil-dot reticle do for benchrest shooting, say f-class? I've heard that the mil-dot is a little thick for fine work.

[snakepit]

snakepit- how does the mil-dot reticle do for benchrest shooting, say f-class? I've heard that the mil-dot is a little thick for fine work.

Mattri, I have two Savage Long Range Rifles, a F/TR .308 and a F Class 6mm BR both using the Sightron lll 10-50x60 with the mil-dot reticle and I have no problem at all with them for long range shooting. I spend a majority of my time benchrest shooting at 600 yds (getting to old to be on the ground shooting). They do have thicker mil-dot lines but it has been no problem and in fact it has been an advantage with my old eyes. My shooting partner has a Nightforce long range scope with the fine mil-dot reticle and I have fired it several times and like my thicker lines better. He often has to use his illuminator to use his in low light/cloudy days. My rifle & scope combination has done great and holds the Club 600 yd record. Sorry about the late 5 month response.

[jhelmuth]

i can see them with my 8x32 S111

6mm

You can see 6mm holes in a black target face @ 300yds?

I will confirm Dean's findings. I can see 6.5mm hits @ 300 - Sightron SIII 10-50x 60mm LRTD-TD. I have 2x of these and one SIII 8-32x - 56mm LRTD-TD. Excellent Scopes. I was a Leupy fan for "best" scope, but the Sightrons have converted me. Fantastic glass...

[Luckus]

I ordered a Sightron 10-50 fch 2 days ago, but of course it's on back order. What height Weaver rings do I need to get this on a 12 FTR with 20 moa base? Luckus