March 8-80 v Sightron 10-50 SVSS ED

[Turbulent Turtle]

I was close. If I don’t like the SVSS, I will end up trying a 10-60 hm.

Yes indeed. Very close.

I didn't think there would be much (if any) difference between my ED 5-50X56 and a Super-ED 10-60X56. It turned out to be a 25% improvement for me, going from 40X to 50X as my standard magnification and at 66 years old, that makes a difference.

 

[USMCDOC]

For 600 to 1000 yard benchrest, how do these two scopes compare?

i hope that you will like your purchase when it arrives.. i do like mine

 

[paulT]

IMO, more important than the look viewing through the scope is how robust the internal support of the erector tube is and does the scope hold point of impact and does it adjust honestly.

For image clarity along with fine mirage detail and Holding poi the March High Master Series of Rifle Scopes are Excellent.

 

[jghoghunter]

For image clarity along with fine mirage detail and Holding poi the March High Master Series of Rifle Scopes are Excellent.

As are the Sightron Slll and SV series of scopes.

 

[garandman]

IMO, more important than the look viewing through the scope is how robust the internal support of the erector tube is and does the scope hold point of impact and does it adjust honestly.

Both / and ???

You can't hit what ya can't see.

and you'll miss what ya can't consistently dial in.

 

[USMCDOC]

I am getting ready to order another SV 27008

 

[coolbox]

Maybe not much use to the OP, but I have owned both S&B PM2 12-50, and March 10-60 HM. I compared them on the same day, same conditions.
I have sold the PM2 12-50.
March clearly had better contrass and sharpness. Colors were more 'vivid' in day time. I did not compare low light visibility. However, I did compare low light visibility with Kahles K1050, and March was distinctly 'brighter'.
The two other disadvantages of the PM2 12-50 were higher weight, and very short eye relief. I cannot shoot free recoil with 308 FTR loads without being kissed every now and then by the scope.
A fellow shooter had a March 8-80, still has it, but has got two of the March 10-60 HM on his other rifles.

I have also owned Kahles K624i (2nd gen), and own a S&B PM2 5-25 now. The PM2 has far superior glass, sharpness and brightness are superior. Not sure about the gen3 Kahles though. I sold the Kahles K624i.

Will be interesting to compare the PM2 5-25 with the March 10-60 HM. Not apples to apples, but never thought of trying this earlier.

 

[Ccrider]

Maybe not much use to the OP, but I have owned both S&B PM2 12-50, and March 10-60 HM. I compared them on the same day, same conditions.
I have sold the PM2 12-50.
March clearly had better contrass and sharpness. Colors were more 'vivid' in day time. I did not compare low light visibility. However, I did compare low light visibility with Kahles K1050, and March was distinctly 'brighter'.
The two other disadvantages of the PM2 12-50 were higher weight, and very short eye relief. I cannot shoot free recoil with 308 FTR loads without being kissed every now and then by the scope.
A fellow shooter had a March 8-80, still has it, but has got two of the March 10-60 HM on his other rifles.

I have also owned Kahles K624i (2nd gen), and own a S&B PM2 5-25 now. The PM2 has far superior glass, sharpness and brightness are superior. Not sure about the gen3 Kahles though. I sold the Kahles K624i.

Will be interesting to compare the PM2 5-25 with the March 10-60 HM. Not apples to apples, but never thought of trying this earlier.

This is informative. I have the Sightron svss now but sold my pmii before I got the Sightron so I can’t compare them side by side. For me, the PMii glass was superior to my March 48x hm and my Sightron 45x Ed.

When I get caught up at work (next month), I will compare the svss, NF comp and March. I may also throw the Delta Stryker In although I am using it on my 30br for short distance. I will post my thoughts.

 

[searcher]

I do have both of those scopes and I quickly took the march off of my high-power rifle and stuck it on my .22 rimfire bench gun - for which it is perfect as one can use all 80X. Simply too much power for practical use at 600+ yards in my experience. I have four of those Sightron scopes in that power range on my varmint rifles - for which they are absolutely wonderful. Difficult to compare those scopes though from several perspectives. I'd use the Sightrons on my varmint rigs - and buy a Nightforce competition model for the high-power. That is what works for me - and it doesn't hurt that the Night Force costs less than the March

 

[USMCDOC]

I do have both of those scopes and I quickly took the march off of my high-power rifle and stuck it on my .22 rimfire bench gun - for which it is perfect as one can use all 80X. Simply too much power for practical use at 600+ yards in my experience. I have four of those Sightron scopes in that power range on my varmint rifles - for which they are absolutely wonderful. Difficult to compare those scopes though from several perspectives. I'd use the Sightrons on my varmint rigs - and buy a Nightforce competition model for the high-power. That is what works for me - and it doesn't hurt that the Night Force costs less than the March

Are your Sightrons the 30mm version?

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Maybe not much use to the OP, but I have owned both S&B PM2 12-50, and March 10-60 HM. I compared them on the same day, same conditions.
I have sold the PM2 12-50.
March clearly had better contrass and sharpness. Colors were more 'vivid' in day time. I did not compare low light visibility. However, I did compare low light visibility with Kahles K1050, and March was distinctly 'brighter'.
The two other disadvantages of the PM2 12-50 were higher weight, and very short eye relief. I cannot shoot free recoil with 308 FTR loads without being kissed every now and then by the scope.
A fellow shooter had a March 8-80, still has it, but has got two of the March 10-60 HM on his other rifles.

I have also owned Kahles K624i (2nd gen), and own a S&B PM2 5-25 now. The PM2 has far superior glass, sharpness and brightness are superior. Not sure about the gen3 Kahles though. I sold the Kahles K624i.

Will be interesting to compare the PM2 5-25 with the March 10-60 HM. Not apples to apples, but never thought of trying this earlier.

That is EXACTlY what the Super ED glass will do for the image in the riflescope. The colors will seem to "pop" more because of virtually non-existent color fringing (a form of CA). The other aspect is to have proper coating covering a wide gamut of the color spectrum, that will also increase the overall light transmittance, making everything "brighter." I have been told by the engineers at Deon (makers of March scopes,) that the overall transmittance in the High Master glassed-riflescopes is north of 95%. The coating technology used is extremely sophisticated.

If I read the specs right the S&B 12-50X56 is 6 ounces heavier than the March-X 10-60X56 HM and the S&B 5-25X56 is 5 ounces more than the March.

 

[searcher]

Are your Sightrons the 30mm version?

YES

 

[USMCDOC]

YES

big difference between those SIII scopes and the SV scope..

 

[searcher]

big difference between those SIII scopes and the SV scope..

Would you say on par with March or the Night Force Competition? Those SIII's are fantastic varmint scopes. I'd have not used the SIII's on serious target rifles- sounds like a good change?

 

[USMCDOC]

Would you say on par with March or the Night Force Competition? Those SIII's are fantastic varmint scopes. I'd have not used the SIII's on serious target rifles- sounds like a good change?

i have had a 10x50-60 SIII, though it has been a few years ago, i would say that in my opinion, the NF Comp and the SV are a tier above the SIII, I don't think that you are "loosing" anything with the SIII but you will gain some with the others. I think that it comes down to your budget and what a person can afford..

 

[wizarc]

the ten mile trijicon is very bright scope and a tank