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603Country · March 28, 2014, 11:17 AM

Good timing on the question. I've just been researching scopes of a certain type (FFP) and wanting something relatively light. Leupold and Vortex make 23 ounce FFP scopes and others (with the serious high dollar scopes) have them that weigh up to 35 ounces. And some are even heavier. Burris scopes are rather light, like Leupold and Vortex. Non-tactical type scopes can run a good bit lighter than the low 20's weight range. That's not the total answer to your question, but maybe it'll help a bit.

As for me, I don't have any Vortex scopes, but I might get one soon. The Leupold FFP scopes are light, but really expensive. Vortex will get you about the same thing (maybe not quite as good) for a good bit less money. Soooo...maybe it's time for me to try Vortex (Viper PST).

March 28, 2014, 11:17 AM	#3
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	Good timing on the question. I've just been researching scopes of a certain type (FFP) and wanting something relatively light. Leupold and Vortex make 23 ounce FFP scopes and others (with the serious high dollar scopes) have them that weigh up to 35 ounces. And some are even heavier. Burris scopes are rather light, like Leupold and Vortex. Non-tactical type scopes can run a good bit lighter than the low 20's weight range. That's not the total answer to your question, but maybe it'll help a bit. As for me, I don't have any Vortex scopes, but I might get one soon. The Leupold FFP scopes are light, but really expensive. Vortex will get you about the same thing (maybe not quite as good) for a good bit less money. Soooo...maybe it's time for me to try Vortex (Viper PST).