Sightron users??

[TOObuilder]

I have been reading this forum for a long time and finally thought I would get registered and post a question. I have a 6x47Lapua build in the works and was thinking about getting a Sightron SIII 6-24x50. Would this be a good fit for occasional paper punching and trips to the pd towns? I do have a SII 6.5-20x50 and really like it and was also wondering if the SIII series is an improvement in glass quality or just more magnification and adj. eye piece focus? Thanks, TB

 

[Spotcheck_Billy]

The SIII, SII Big Sky, and SIISS models share an improved lens Multi-Coating along with an improved tracking adjustment system that isn't found on the regular SII series.

 

[cwcarrera]

I recently bought a SII Big Sky straight 24X kind of on speculation, and while I don't have a lot of time behind it, so far I am quite impressed. I have a Leupold 24 BR and a 36 BR plus a couple of 6.5 to 20 Nikon Monarch's to use as a yardstick and I feel like the Sightron is a darn good value for the money. One of the things that pushed me over the edge on buying it is that Midway currently has the straight 24X on sale for $400 and a $20 off for any order over $250... makes it a pretty good deal to try one out. The scope I got tracks extremely well and the optics are very good, I don't think you will be disappointed with the quality. Good luck, Chip.

 

[longhunter43071]

I don't think you will be disappointed with a Sightron.I have six of them from 3x9 on a Benelli slug gun to a straight 36x.All the others are 6x24's.I use them in ground hog matches,600 yd matches and 1000 yd matches.I absolutely love them.