Sightron Releases Specs on 2010 Scope Models
Sightron has released photos and specifications of its entire 2010 scope line-up. This includes the new (and much awaited) 10-50x60mm SIII Long-range scope.
With a “street price” under $995.00, the Sightron 10-50 could become hugely popular in 600/1000-yard benchrest and F-Class shooting. The big new zoom features a jumbo 60mm objective, 30mm maintube, and 1/8 MOA clicks. Nearly 17″ long and weighing 28.9 ounces, make no mistake, this is a BIG piece of glass. If the new 10-50x60mm SIII Sightron is as good as the 8-32x50mm LR SIII we tested in 2009, this should be a fantastic scope for the money.
When will we have test results for the new 10-50? Very soon, hopefully. Sightron has promised to send the first available 10-50x60mm SIII production-model scope to AccurateShooter.com for testing and evaluation. We’ll share our findings as soon as we can put the new 10-50 through its paces in the field.
Consumer Survey on Reticle Choices
Currently the new 10-50x60mm scope is offered with two reticle options: a Fine Cross Hair (FCH) and a Fine Cross Hair with Target Dot (TD). The first shipment contains roughly an equal amount of each. However, Sightron’s product planners want to learn YOUR favored reticle choice. Consumer preference will influence the future production allocation between FCH and TD models. So, if the majority of you folks want a particular reticle, that’s what Sightron will try to provide in future shipments. Please respond to the POLL below with your reticle choice.
I voted none of the above.
If they can come up with something similar to the Nightforce NP2-DD then they’ll have a winner!
I hope Sightron gives NF a serious run for their money. All I can say is its about time.
I will second the NP2DD. I have even asked March/Dion about making this one.
ERIC
Don’t reticles like the NP2DD have to be an etched glass reticle? I don’t think Sightron is making etched glass reticles. I can live without some fancy reticle like that. I personally didn’t prefer the 1/4″ dot on the 8-32×56 S-III so I had my changed out to plain crosshair. If I was buying the 10-50x I would probably opt for the crosshair. Other than lack of huge selection of reticles I think they are a great value, I hope they do well with this new model.
I’ve passed on the 8-32x due to the 1/4″ dot reticle, that’s a big dot when shooting at 1000 yards. I’d like to see a fine duplex or 1/8″ dot. Come out with one of those and I’ll buy a few right away. My eyes can’t focus on the fine cross hair.
NP2DD and I buy it!
We have several sightron 30mm base scopes but have trouble with the stiffness of the parallax and magnification knows almost non moveable. Wonder if they can be serviced on the lifetime warranty?