Sightron S-TAC

std7mag · December 29, 2017, 06:05 PM

Well after trying to do as much research as i could i "pulled the trigger", and ordered one.
The S-TAC 4-20X50 should show up on my doorstep on Sunday from Amazon.

I'm planning to mount it to my Mauser in 284 Win. Will give short term and long term reviews.

ms6852 · December 29, 2017, 06:34 PM

I love Sightron, I own two of the Big Sky scopes and have been thinking about getting the one you are purchasing. Please let me know how you like it. When I save the money for it, it will go on a CZ 455.

std7mag · December 29, 2017, 08:04 PM

I cheated and got an "open box special". Essentially a demo.
$350 + tax.

ms6852 · December 29, 2017, 11:32 PM

Wow, that is a great buy.

std7mag · January 25, 2018, 09:28 PM

Ok, rings are in. Scope mounted. Sighted in. And had some fun out to 500 yards.

The specs..

Commercial Mauser action
E.R. Shaw 24" barrel. 284 Win. Shaw 1.5 contour.
Bell & Carlson stock. Not bedded yet.
EGW 20MOA solid base.
Warne steel rings.
And 4-20X50 STAC

Sight in went well. 4 shots.
Did box at 100 yards. Ended up 1/2" right, but was probably me as i did single shots at begining and end, not group.

All knobs move smoothly. After some initial stiffness.
Turrets have nice positive, audible clicks. Tracks nicely

Paralax knob is fairly large and grip is fairly aggressive.
Turning anything with gloves onis no problem.

Reticle is thin, but works really well.
One concern on reviews was the thin reticle in a wooded situation.
Not a concern! Steel ram set at 430 yards in small opening on side of the mountain was no problem picking out.

I did have some flare out. But compared to 2 different Vortex Crossfire II, Redfield Revenge wasn't any worse or better. Compared to the Vortex Diamondbacks the Sightron was way better.

Had zero issues at max power range.

Couldn't really test for mirage due to 35 degree temps.

Overall i'm really happy with this scope!

December 29, 2017, 06:05 PM	#1
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Sightron S-TAC Well after trying to do as much research as i could i "pulled the trigger", and ordered one. The S-TAC 4-20X50 should show up on my doorstep on Sunday from Amazon. I'm planning to mount it to my Mauser in 284 Win. Will give short term and long term reviews.

December 29, 2017, 06:34 PM	#2
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I love Sightron, I own two of the Big Sky scopes and have been thinking about getting the one you are purchasing. Please let me know how you like it. When I save the money for it, it will go on a CZ 455. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

December 29, 2017, 11:32 PM	#4
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Wow, that is a great buy. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

December 29, 2017, 08:04 PM	#3
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I cheated and got an "open box special". Essentially a demo. $350 + tax.

January 25, 2018, 09:28 PM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Ok, rings are in. Scope mounted. Sighted in. And had some fun out to 500 yards. The specs.. Commercial Mauser action E.R. Shaw 24" barrel. 284 Win. Shaw 1.5 contour. Bell & Carlson stock. Not bedded yet. EGW 20MOA solid base. Warne steel rings. And 4-20X50 STAC Sight in went well. 4 shots. Did box at 100 yards. Ended up 1/2" right, but was probably me as i did single shots at begining and end, not group. All knobs move smoothly. After some initial stiffness. Turrets have nice positive, audible clicks. Tracks nicely Paralax knob is fairly large and grip is fairly aggressive. Turning anything with gloves onis no problem. Reticle is thin, but works really well. One concern on reviews was the thin reticle in a wooded situation. Not a concern! Steel ram set at 430 yards in small opening on side of the mountain was no problem picking out. I did have some flare out. But compared to 2 different Vortex Crossfire II, Redfield Revenge wasn't any worse or better. Compared to the Vortex Diamondbacks the Sightron was way better. Had zero issues at max power range. Couldn't really test for mirage due to 35 degree temps. Overall i'm really happy with this scope!