FFP scopes, what are my options

[Mod90]

Ok fellas, I'm on the hunt for some new glass again, & I'm looking for an FFP scope. But I have a list of specs that I'd like it to have that are making my search so far a bit difficult to say the least. Might just be impossible to find.So here's the shortlist of what I'm looking for in a ffp scope, I'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction,

Objective lens no bigger than 40mm, smaller is better
No heavier than 16 oz
Mil-rad reticle
No more than 14x magnification, would ideally refer something with a max magnification of 10X. I'm open to higher once it doesn't exceed the weight limit

So tell me fellas, am I searching for a unicorn or does something like this exist & I just can't find it?

[condor22]

 I don't know how deep your pockets are, for as to meet your weight spec is gonna break the bank!     The Vortex 2.5-10x32 FFp Viper PST 30mm Rifle Scope weights in at 18.7 ounces, closest contender @ a reasonable price? http://swfa.com/Vortex-25-10x32-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P60984.aspx 

 BSA and Primary Arms 4-14x44 scopes come up next in my search at a whopping 23.5 and 24 oz. The BSA is half the cost of the Vortex, and the Primary Arms half the cost of BSA!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/456482/bsa-tactical-mil-mil-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-4-14x-44mm-side-focus-1-10-mil-adjustments-first-focal-mrad-reticle-matte 

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-414x44-mil-mil-ffp-scope/p/pa4-14xffp/

 I own one of these http://bushnell.eu/eu/produits/all/riflescopes/elite-tactical/et3124f/ also weights 24oz 

[Motorhead]

SWFA & Athlon BOTH offer FFP scopes being @ 650/350 price range.

[Rescue912]

I have a Vision King 2.5-10x32 that I use on my Maximis. Decent scope, definitely not as nice as the BSA or SWFA which I also own but is a budget way to try and see if you like the FFP.

[HectorMedina]

You may find some toys that comply with the specs you laid down, but USUALLY, FFP scopes are made for other kinds of markets and so WILL be HEAVY. They need to be built like tanks to take the abuse of professional operators.

I have tested, with good results, these two:

ADE Advanced Optics 5-25X56 (you can read the test results here: http://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/a-special-scope-designed-for-usa-shooters

And the Tac-Vector Optics 2-12X32. Some have had real bad luck with Tac-Vector, but I have installed several with no problems.

You can search for them on EBay, but in general they will retail between $300 and $375

HTH






Héctor Medina

PS.- I thought I heard somewhere that T&T limits airguns to smoothbore barrels?