Are Sightron good scopes?
Sightron is best known in the target shooting community for producing solid no frills scopes at prices lower than comparable competitors. Sightron has always appeared to be low on advertising expenditures and behind the curve on features, but their quality, price, and customer service has been good.
Where are Sightron spotting scopes made?
Historically, all of them were made in Japan. However, starting in late 2010, the two less expensive line-ups, SI and SII, are manufactured in the Phillipines, albeit by the same company that made them in Japan previously (all of Sightron scopes are made by this company).
What is the best brand of scope?
7 Best Rifle Scope Brand For Hunting 2021
- Vortex Optics.
- Leupold.
- Nightforce Optics.
- Bushnell.
- Swarovski Optik.
- Nikon Optics.
- Athlon scope.
Which scope has clearest glass?
Clearest Glass
- Leupold. Votes: 8 14.5%
- S&B. Votes: 12 21.8%
- US Optics. Votes: 4 7.3%
- Zeiss. Votes: 18 32.7%
- Sightron. Votes: 1 1.8%
- Nightforce. Votes: 12 21.8%
What scope does the military use?
Since the ACOG® became the Official Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) of the US Marine Corps in 2004, Trijicon has been honored with many more U.S. Military partnerships—including the RMR® Type 2 being selected as the official USSOCOM Miniature Aiming System Day Optics Program.
What’s the power range of a sightron scope?
Power ranges – If you start shopping the Sightron line of scopes, it won’t take you long to figure out that they have a comprehensive line of available power magnification ranges, including a few long-range and bench rest models that top out at a whopping 10-50X60. Yes, that a 30mm scope with a power range of 10 to 50 with a 60mm ocular bell.
What kind of targets can you shoot with a sightron?
You should prefer using this scope on rifles that can match its magnifying power. The scope is good for shooting targets up to 800 yards which makes it suitable for .223, .308, and .338 calibers. That’s what people have been using this scope.
Do you need a scope for a sightron SIII?
The Sightron SIII does not come with scope mounts. So you should find one for yourself. Due to the large objective lens, medium or high scope mounts with horizontally cut rings are recommended. The eye relief is around 3.8 inches which are good enough to suit most rifles.
Is the sightron scope available in Bass Pro?
Despite their relatively short “lifespan” in the rifle scope industry, Sightron has quickly evolved into a player in mid to high performance rifle scope market. This evolution occurred despite the fact that Sightron isn’t commonly found for sale in any of the major big box hunting/fishing brands like Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, etc.