Does anyone know of a 4x fixed power (or even variable) scope that is less than 12oz in weight? It seems like since Leupold quit manufacturing their FX-1 line there aren’t many choices out there.

Addendum: I decided on the Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x 33mm Rimfire MOA @ 11.1 ounces. That’s probably the lightest I’m going to find these days.

The old Leupold FX-1 4x28mm Rimfire was rated at 7.5 ounces.

In the path of totality at Carbondale IL. Carbondale Reservoir. Near Southern Illinois University. Thank you Carbondale!

iPhone 15 Pro Max. No skill whatsoever.

I was headed back home 1200 miles when at the first gas stop I let my bike fall over. I tried to park it away from the gas pumps to get off and stretch my legs. The spot I chose (poorly) was unleveled and the wind caught it and pushed it over. The tip over scratched the saddle bag and broke my brake lever. At my next stop I found an auto parts store for some steel stick epoxy to temporarily ‘weld’ the lever back together. I let it cure for a few 30 minutes before setting off angain, and then a few hours before using it properly, but that only lasted a few hundred miles. Everything is an easy fix, but damn I was utterly deflated the rest of the trip with my scratches of shame.

This guy has been visiting us regularly. I hope he takes care of our ground hogs for us.