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Independent Rifle Scope Product Comparsion - Good
sigarmsp226
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Looks like SWFA came out with their latest scope rating scale here:
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16515
Here is their weighting scale:
Quote:
51% Optical Quality - How bright and clear the scope is.
15% Specifications - Field of view, eye relief, weight, adjustment travel, etc.
15% Durability - How do they with stand the test of time.
12% Special Features & Options - Proprietary items (reticles, design, turrets), Zoom ratio.
7% Warranty & Customer Service - How good are they.
0% Value - Bang for your buck. This criteria has been removed due to O.T. member input.
Here is the list, they removed the numbers but the worst are at the bottom best at top:
Quote:
2009 Riflescope Rating Scale
1>Leica ER, Swarovski Z6, Zeiss Victory
2>Kahles C - CL & CSX, Premier Reticle, Schmidt & Bender
3>Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight
4>Bushnell Elite 6500, Leupold VX-7, Nightforce NXS, IOR Valdada, Vortex Razor
5>Bushnell Elite 4200, Leupold VX-3, Nikon Monarch & Monarch X, Zeiss Conquest
6>Leupold Mark 4 VX III & VX-L, Meopta, Nikon Monarch Gold & Titanium, Sightron SIII & S2 Big Sky, Vortex Viper
7>Burris Black Diamond Signature Select XTR & Euro Diamond, Pentax Lightseeker, Trijicon Accupoint, Weaver Grand Slam
8>Bushnell Elite 3200, Leupold VX-II, Millet Tactical/Buck Gold, Nikko Stirling, Nikon Buckmaster, Sightron SI & SII, Vortex Crossfire & Diamondback, Super Sniper Fixed
9>Burris Fullfield II & Timberline, Leupold Rifleman & VX-I, Leatherwood, Mueller, Nikon ProStaff, Simmons
10>Barska, Sightmark, Swift, Truglo
11>BSA, Tasco, Yukon
12>ATN, Leapers, NcStar
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16515
Here is their weighting scale:
Quote:
51% Optical Quality - How bright and clear the scope is.
15% Specifications - Field of view, eye relief, weight, adjustment travel, etc.
15% Durability - How do they with stand the test of time.
12% Special Features & Options - Proprietary items (reticles, design, turrets), Zoom ratio.
7% Warranty & Customer Service - How good are they.
0% Value - Bang for your buck. This criteria has been removed due to O.T. member input.
Here is the list, they removed the numbers but the worst are at the bottom best at top:
Quote:
2009 Riflescope Rating Scale
1>Leica ER, Swarovski Z6, Zeiss Victory
2>Kahles C - CL & CSX, Premier Reticle, Schmidt & Bender
3>Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight
4>Bushnell Elite 6500, Leupold VX-7, Nightforce NXS, IOR Valdada, Vortex Razor
5>Bushnell Elite 4200, Leupold VX-3, Nikon Monarch & Monarch X, Zeiss Conquest
6>Leupold Mark 4 VX III & VX-L, Meopta, Nikon Monarch Gold & Titanium, Sightron SIII & S2 Big Sky, Vortex Viper
7>Burris Black Diamond Signature Select XTR & Euro Diamond, Pentax Lightseeker, Trijicon Accupoint, Weaver Grand Slam
8>Bushnell Elite 3200, Leupold VX-II, Millet Tactical/Buck Gold, Nikko Stirling, Nikon Buckmaster, Sightron SI & SII, Vortex Crossfire & Diamondback, Super Sniper Fixed
9>Burris Fullfield II & Timberline, Leupold Rifleman & VX-I, Leatherwood, Mueller, Nikon ProStaff, Simmons
10>Barska, Sightmark, Swift, Truglo
11>BSA, Tasco, Yukon
12>ATN, Leapers, NcStar