Reviews - Weaver Super Slam 3-15x50 Tactical Riflescope, EMDR Ill Reticle, Black 800363 Reviews - WR-RS-WV50MM-800363

Author: SoCalDesertShooter , Just a long range and tactical shooting enthusiast., from San Diego, Ca. on Mar 4, 2013
Pros:  Built like the proverbial tank, super clear, super precise.
Cons:  Pretty hefty, No sunshade or covers.
Would recommend:  yes

SoCalDesertShooter wrote:

I initially purchased this to sit atop an 18" SPR Mod1 clone using a Shilen Ultramatch barrel snuggled in a LaRue chassis. So a pretty high-end set-up for what most people would consider only a mid-level optic. I knew beforehand how nice this scope was, so I had zero reservations about mounting it on top of such a nice rifle in lieu of the typical Leupold or Nightforce choices. I was not disappointed at all with its performance and it has gotten a passing grade from everyone who has taken a look through it. It turned out to be a bit more power than I would need for an 18" AR, so I eventually moved it to a Remington 700 5R in .300 Win Mag and it has accepted the challenge and excelled on top of that rifle, having enough travel with a 30 MOA mount to dial out to a mile(theoretically)with the right load. I have taken it to 1300 yards with zero problems. The Weaver has taken the beating from hundreds of 200+ grain rounds much better than my shoulder has! I cannot say enough good things ...
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Author: whatmeworry (verified customer) from Dauphin, PA on Jan 15, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

whatmeworry wrote:

Everything works as expected. Some caps and a shade would be nice but knew that it did not come with them. Thumbs up!

Author: JFK from Evertt, WA on Oct 9, 2012
Pros:  Clear glass, hands free turret adjustments, illumination, EMDR reticle
Cons:  weight, no sun shade with scope, objective will not accept UV/Haze filter
Would recommend:  yes

JFK wrote:

This scope sits on top of a 20" HBAR AR-15, using a Weaver 20moa base and Weaver tactical medium rings. The glass is clear at dusk, and flare when looking "near" the low sun at sunset is minimal. The illuminated EMDR at red or green setting 1 or 2 is very nicely useable against the darkening background at dusk. No chromatic aberrations when looking thru trees with the sun behind them. The one thing I dislike is the "odd" diameter of the objective bell, which makes it impossible to fit a 55mm or 58 mm UV/Haze or polarizing filter. For anyone wanting a sun-shade the one for the 50mm hunting series super slam works just fine (weaver # 849733)

Author: sulcop96 (verified customer) , Avid shooter, member of National Guard, full time police officer and SWAT team marksman, from Cape Cod MA on Jun 24, 2012
Pros:  Great glass, returns to zero, stout and able to take a beating, FFP and easy to set zero
Cons:  zero stops would be a nice addition, but I nitpick
Would recommend:  yes

sulcop96 wrote:

As a sniper on a SWAT team I take my optics seriously. I recently completed a new rifle build and decided on a Vortex Viper PST to top it off. After waiting almost two months I came across the Weaver and became intrigued. I could not find a lot of reviews but the Vortex seemed to be a myth at this point anyway so I pulled the trigger. Optics Planet had me the scope in three days and I was impressed from the start. It is a hefty and well build scope with very high quality glass, every bit as good as my Leupold MK 4 and Trijicon accupoint. The FFP was a deciding feature and the EMDR is better then the mildot design I grew up with. The eye relief is generous and the illumination, a hit or miss prospect with most scopes, is excellent with no bleed over even at the highest illumination. I have now put over 600 rounds through the scope and it has move to my duty system replacing my MK 4, mostly because I find the EMDR more functional then the mildot. I even took the scope to a recent sniper school ...
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Author: NoRightsInNY (verified customer) from Schenectady, NY on Dec 5, 2011
Pros:  First focal plane, good glass
Cons:  No lens covers
Would recommend:  yes

NoRightsInNY wrote:

Great Mil-dot scope for the money. A first focal plane scope costing hundreds less. Weaver has out done themselves on this scope. Good glass, clear and bright. Locking turrets and re-zero capabilities. "Box test" shows the turret MOA to be right on. I'm very happy with this scope.