Weaver Introduces New 3-15 and 4-20 FFP Tactical Scopes
Weaver Optics, now owned by ATK, offers a new line of tactical riflescopes with First Focal Plane(FFP) mildot reticles, zero-reset turrets, and 5X zoom ratio. Weaver’s 4-20x50mm version (MSRP $994.49), delivers all those features for around $725.00 street price (SWFA.com). The smaller 3-15x50mm Weaver tactical scope (MSRP $890.95) sells for about $650.00 street price (SWFA.com).
These Weavers are attractive new options for tactical shooters. The pricing is very competitive considering these scopes have all the “right stuff” for tactical shooting: FFP, Mildot Reticle, Side Focus, and wide zoom range. We also like the new Weavers’ reset-to-zero turrets.
The new waterproof/shockproof/fogproof Weaver Tactical scopes feature one-piece construction, argon-purged tubes and multi-coated lenses with extra hard exterior coatings. For Tac Comps, the 5 times zoom ratio offers a very wide field of view for close-range or moving targets, yet plenty of magnification is “on tap” for long-range targets. The first focal plane reticle stays constant relative to the target at all magnification levels. This allows targets to be quickly ranged with mildots at any magnification setting.
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Now if only weaver would have made the elevation and windage knobs match the reticle by having them graduated in .1 mil clicks instead of IPHY. They would sell like hotcakes BUT good idea anyway.
Why did they half-ass it and put MOA knobs on these scopes instead of mil knobs? If you want a scope in these approximate magnification ranges (14x ish to 24x ish max mag) with FFP, mil knobs, and a mil-based reticle, there is nothing between the $350-400 Chinese imports and $1,500-$3,000 high end scopes. The closes is the $600 3-9×40 Super Sniper from SWFA, but that only goes to 9x.
If it had mil knobs, I would grab one in a heartbeat, because I’m looking for just such a scope, and don’t want to spend another four figs for a German scope.
talk about being out of touch with your buying public. why would you go through all the work of designing a new scope if you weren’t going to do a little research? match the reticle with the knobs its really that easy.
.1 mil knobs with an even number of mils per turn and this scope really could have been something special.
FYI — Just released was information that Vortex will be offering a scope that will be FFP or SFP, with MRAD style reticles, and MIL/MIL turrets. Should be between $600-$800. Possible release date of early next year.
Mil knobs would be great, but this is still a great deal. I played with one of these scopes and the adjustments are crisp, glass is damn clear and overall fit and finish is Nice! Under $700 @ Bruno’s.
What is the low end field of view on these, I can’t find specs anywhere?
Chester.
Chester:
Weaver’s web site claims that they are part of the “Super Slam” line. They have the specs for the non-tactical equivalents. For the 3-15, it is ~34″, for the 4-20, 24.5″.
I’m now looking more at the upcoming Vortex Viper PST, which have models with FFP with matching units for knobs and reticle, for about the same price. Also has a zero stop.