Looks like SWFA came out with their latest scope rating scale here:
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16515
Here is their weighting scale:
Here is the list, they removed the numbers but the worst are at the bottom best at top:
Obviously this is only their opinion but it is interesting to see the new models that are coming out and how they rate them as most of us will never have access to all these brands.
I for one though do not agree with where they put Sightron. They dinged them supposedly for durability issues.
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16515
Here is their weighting scale:
51% Optical Quality - How bright and clear the scope is.
15% Specifications - Field of view, eye relief, weight, adjustment travel, etc.
15% Durability - How do they with stand the test of time.
12% Special Features & Options - Proprietary items (reticles, design, turrets), Zoom ratio.
7% Warranty & Customer Service - How good are they.
0% Value - Bang for your buck. This criteria has been removed due to O.T. member input.
Here is the list, they removed the numbers but the worst are at the bottom best at top:
2009 Riflescope Rating Scale
Leica ER, Swarovski Z6, Zeiss Victory
Kahles C - CL & CSX, Premier Reticle, Schmidt & Bender
Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight
Bushnell Elite 6500, Leupold VX-7, Nightforce NXS, IOR Valdada, Vortex Razor
Bushnell Elite 4200, Leupold VX-3, Nikon Monarch & Monarch X, Zeiss Conquest
Leupold Mark 4 VX III & VX-L, Meopta, Nikon Monarch Gold & Titanium, Sightron SIII & S2 Big Sky, Vortex Viper
Burris Black Diamond Signature Select XTR & Euro Diamond, Pentax Lightseeker, Trijicon Accupoint, Weaver Grand Slam
Bushnell Elite 3200, Leupold VX-II, Millet Tactical/Buck Gold, Nikko Stirling, Nikon Buckmaster, Sightron SI & SII, Vortex Crossfire & Diamondback, Super Sniper Fixed
Burris Fullfield II & Timberline, Leupold Rifleman & VX-I, Leatherwood, Mueller, Nikon ProStaff, Simmons
Barska, Sightmark, Swift, Truglo
BSA, Tasco, Yukon
ATN, Leapers, NcStar
Obviously this is only their opinion but it is interesting to see the new models that are coming out and how they rate them as most of us will never have access to all these brands.
I for one though do not agree with where they put Sightron. They dinged them supposedly for durability issues.