Vapodog I have always considered power ,clarity and reliability ,but can't honestly say weight never entered my mind. You have given me a great arguement for a new scope the ones I have are to heavy . Thank you . <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>