MK12 optics discussion

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Short answer No. Nobody makes a sub 20 oz with an Xmas tree reticle and a top end of 10-20x.

Weight wise, only 2, but both are SFP and no Xmas Tree, and the Nightforce is 20.5 oz:

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-razo...le-HSR-5i~MRAD

https://www.nightforceoptics.com/rif...10x42-compact/


FFP and Xmas Tree Reticles in your desired power range exist, but all are over 20 oz.

Trijicon Credo 2-10x36mm 23 oz
PA GLx 2.5-10x44mm 22.5 oz
PA GLx 4-16x50mm 23.5 oz
Athlon Helos 2-12x42 25.4 oz
Athlon Helos 4-20x50mm 27.6 oz
Nightforce 2.5-20x50mm 28.3 oz
Vortex Viper PST 3-15x44mm 28.1 oz

There is also several Leupold scopes that fit, but since they basically charge an extra $500. per scope just for illumination vs non-illuminated models I don't find them at all desirable. You may however.

There may be others but these are all I can think of offhand.

So the credo and athelon 2-12 are the only ones Id trade my mpo for. PA reticle options are unacceptable
The nx8 is almost as heavy and the image quality is barely better- not worth the upgrade in price

Pst im paying $300 for 5oz, not worth it for me.

If i was starting over Id go credo, but the MPO served its purpose as a LR trainer. Ill probably throw it back on the 223 once i upgrade my bolt rifles scope and just deal with the weight. Image is acceptable (nx8-is) for 700-1k and reticle is fantastic.