I just ordered a Sightron S1H 3-9x40 Mil dot that was on sale at Optics Planet. I thought I would break my usual Leupold/Redfield/Bushnell loop. I am going to mount it on my 22 K hornet. I have never seen a Sightron in the flesh. Anybody have any thoughts on this scope?
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Txhillbilly
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Sightron makes quality optics with good CS and great warranties. I've got 5 of the SIII series scopes, and one of the SII series. They have given me great performance for many years.
Thanks. I would not have minded an SII if they hadn't been discontinued.
Txhillbilly
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The S-Tac series replaced the SII series.
Alright, how does the S-Tac compare to the previous SII?
JFrank
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I own two Sightron scopes, both S111 series they have very good glass they both track very well , mechanically sound and most important to me is holding poi out to 1000 yards.
Well, this S1 was cheap, but what concerns me a little be is the eye relief specs. 3.9" at low power and 3" at high power. That would be the optical eye relief more than likely. The actual, Sunday go to meeting, from the back rim of the scope functional eye relief would most likely be a quarter inch shorter. So, less than 3" on the top end and 3.65" at low power. That less than 3 figure kind of sucks. I sure wouldn't use the thing on any rifle that kicked, but it will work with a 22 Hornet. A .9 spread in eye relief between the top and bottom doesn't impress me either. Guess I will get my light out and do some measurements when I get the scope.
What will impress me is if the turrets click clean. I have two Redfield Revolutions and their mushy adjustments just suck.
What will impress me is if the turrets click clean. I have two Redfield Revolutions and their mushy adjustments just suck.
JFrank
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The best deals come from Lance on Accurate Shooter..
Same as Dragman sells Nightforce and Vortex Golden Eagle cheaper shipped to my door than you could buy them used.
I guess you and I will just see. It's funny that I have never personally known anyone or met anyone out in the field that had a Sightron hanging on a rifle. Maybe it's a back East thing.
JFrank
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No it’s a competition thing, I see a lot of them at Benchrest events.
The fixed 45x in ED glass I’m told is extremely good, most people wouldn’t have need for such a scope however when your looking at a mirage filled target at mid or long range you’ll be glad you got it.
Frankly, I am surprised at what discontinued scope models are listing for on Ebay and such. I can easily spend as much or more on a used Leupold than I did on a new one back in the day.
Never been around benchrest. That's a different game. I do just the opposite with mirage. I cut back on the mag.
JFrank
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Me Too
I have a 8-32 Sightron I always run full power
A 10-50 Sightron I have to turn down in mirage
A 15-60 Golden Eagle HD I’m trying out this season, should be interesting
I have a 8-32 Sightron I always run full power
A 10-50 Sightron I have to turn down in mirage
A 15-60 Golden Eagle HD I’m trying out this season, should be interesting
Same at night when I am running a telescope. If the air is unsteady, I cut the mag. No need magnifying the trash. On the other hand, I am not trying to eyeball an itty bitty spot on a target.
Oldschool shooter
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I have an early Sightron 2x mounted on a Ruger 44 carbine. Scope has never given me any issues and AFAIC, it is a pretty decent scope for the money.
Just got my S-tac in.... seriously considering burning some credit to add a couple more to the closet.
I suck at comparing optics, but its really nice for the cost. Turrets are better than a lot of the price range competition.
Its getting dark, so ill drag all my scopes out and play with them again.
I suck at comparing optics, but its really nice for the cost. Turrets are better than a lot of the price range competition.
Its getting dark, so ill drag all my scopes out and play with them again.
greyling22
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I've got an s2 I'd be happy to sell you.
I don't suck at comparing optics, but I don't worry about who has the absolute best glass either. Good enough is good enough. I am much more picky about those adjustments. If I can't tell how many clicks I am putting it, I consider that a problem.
Well, I mounted it on my 22 K Hornet. This scope has the mil dot reticle, but is second focal plane so the dimensions of the dots and spaces change as I run the magnification up or down. It came with a table showing the various dimensions at the various mags. There are only 35 different dimensions. I'll have it memorized by tomorrow no problem. NOT!!
Actually, not much of a problem since the longest shot I've made on a live target with this rifle was 110 yards on a coyote. The scope will stay on 9 power and that will be that. At 9, one mil is equal to one mil.
Actually, not much of a problem since the longest shot I've made on a live target with this rifle was 110 yards on a coyote. The scope will stay on 9 power and that will be that. At 9, one mil is equal to one mil.
gotboostvr
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Being that you'd probably only ever use the hash marks on full power, I don't see that being a problem. I'd prefer FFP, but SFP set up like that, shouldn't be a problem.
I usually learn them at full value, full mag(if different than full value), and 1/2 value......really just equates to 3 numbers since my graduation are all 1 or 2moa different at full value.
It appears The Stac i just got uses 2moa hash marks, I havent read the instructions yet to see lol
Even tho i rarely turn my scopes down, i just dont like ffp reticles so ive gotten used to learing the differences.
It appears The Stac i just got uses 2moa hash marks, I havent read the instructions yet to see lol
Even tho i rarely turn my scopes down, i just dont like ffp reticles so ive gotten used to learing the differences.
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