Thread: Element Optics 2-16×50 SFP HDLR review

Looks awesome , but 27 ounces? Ouch. I thought the Burris signature HD at 20 was getting heavy I didn't get the veracity cause it weighed 28 ounces.

Originally Posted by nor-west

Looks awesome , but 27 ounces? Ouch. I thought the Burris signature HD at 20 was getting heavy I didn't get the veracity cause it weighed 28 ounces.

Yup its on the heavier end of the scale but it's robust and very well made, would I put it on a ultralight rig ? Maybe not if I was worried about grams but then some guys build ultralight rigs to compensate for heavier scopes....each to their own I guess.
Mine currently sits on my Weatherby Vanguard 270wsm which is hardly an ultralight but it isn't what I would consider too heavy for decent walks either.
Horses for courses, if ya want an ultralight scope get a vx3 or z3 or z5. The HDLR is imo great value and full of features for it's price point and in a hugely versatile magnification range Not offered by any other brand in that price bracket.
As previously stated it's no alpha glass killer, just great value for what it is.