Best viper yet. - Vortex Viper HD 3-15x44 Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane

It’s noticeably clearer than my 5-25x50 viper PST gen 2 at equal magnification. Which surprised me. I can read the small text on my paper targets at 100 yards. Also i really like the the illuminated reticle. I normally dont care about illumination, but this one draws your eye to the aiming point so well. Its like a combined a scope and a red dot sight. And its easily daylight bright. I really debated on getting this scope because its not a FFP but the limitation is well worth it for the reticle’s usefulness. It really helps you shoot and it reduces eye fatigue for me during long shooting sessions. Just have to remember to dial elevation or leave it at 15 power for using subtensions. I dont know if i would call it “a lightweight hunting scope” maybe a hunting scope with long range target shooting chops. Which is apparently perfect for me who doesnt really hunt.