Sightron S3 thoughts

[Kracken McGraw]

I like to think of them as an unbranded nightforce. The 6-24x50 are my favourite all around.

 

[Fast14riot]

My S3 fixed BR scope is a different story. It is also my last one. New out of the box, the crosshairs were tilted left to about 11 oclock. Decided to use it before calling CS to shoot some loads I was working on and the crosshairs tilted to 10 oclock. CS said send it in which i did. Talked to CS a few days later and was told they fixed the issue and was shipping it out that day, awesome. Got it back and opened it and the crosshairs were again at 11 oclock. Called CS again and was told that the crosshairs were in spec and to use a plumb line to set the crosshairs plumb. A debate ensued over the turret then being tilted to the right. Eventually I was told to return it and I agreed and told them I wanted another scope. Well, they did send me another scope and told me they had to go thru a number of scopes before they found one with the turret and crosshair in agreement. The crosshairs are off by the width of the crosshair but I'll try it anyway. It zeroed fine so we will see. The Sightron salesman brought the original scope to a shoot for me from the factory (we are both in NC) and shot the matches that day. Several of us couldn't help but notice he was shooting a Nightforce Competition scope. Like I said, my last Sightron. YMMV

I am not saying what you experienced didn't happen, but to the OP, I think the takeaway is what Sightron did do to try and rectify the situation and stories like this are few and far in between. I know some people who love Vortex, while my immediate family has had 4 of their scopes fail. I know others whose eyes just don't work with Sightron.

The best part is it only makes more manufacturers available in the market. We are all free to choose how to spend our money. Most people who buy sightron seem to like them, especially for the price. I own 3 of them, including SII models and sure I could have nicer, but for what they are they work well for me.

 

[SeabeeKen]

I am not saying what you experienced didn't happen, but to the OP, I think the takeaway is what Sightron did do to try and rectify the situation and stories like this are few and far in between. I know some people who love Vortex, while my immediate family has had 4 of their scopes fail. I know others whose eyes just don't work with Sightron.

The best part is it only makes more manufacturers available in the market. We are all free to choose how to spend our money. Most people who buy sightron seem to like them, especially for the price. I own 3 of them, including SII models and sure I could have nicer, but for what they are they work well for me.

I was attracted to the S3 because of the .1 clicks and the recommendations of fellow shooter who are happy with theirs. I also needed another option after Leupold quit making the Comp line. I have about 7 Leupolds, 5 Vortex, and 2 Nightforce scopes and in all of them I only ever had to return 1 for service. I'm thrilled that everyone loves their Sightrons and I am very happy with CS making it all right. Its QC that concerns me. I'll be shooting it this year when the season starts