How good is Sig Sauer 1-5x20 Whiskey5 scopes?

[85lc]

How good is the Sig Sauer Whiskey5 scopes?

I am looking for a 1" scope 1x-5x or 1.5x - 5x. The retail price is about $999 but see them as low as $500.

If I don't get the Sig, I likely would get the Leupold VX3HD which seems like a good scope for low light.

The scope will be installed on a prewar drilling with claw mounts, n=hence the 1" scope and small objective lens. My Leupold 2.5x8 will not tip on/off.

 

[curtism1234]

They appear to be discontinued which may explain the price. With Sig being primiarly a firearms company, I would question their commitment to the optics market. They may always carry optics, but the source could change quite frequently - a problem trying to get it fixed should the need come about. It's also a heavier scope.

I'd probably go with the VX3HD. Despite being a pain in the ass to make down adjustments, imo they are far superior to the recent VX3 line.

You may also consider the Vortex Diamondback 1.75-5x32. Pretty good scope for the money and you have the advantage of a 32mm.

 

[Dewald]

I use a Whiskey 5 5-25 for the odd PRS or NRL shoot, culling and varminting. I’m a big fan of Swarovski and Zeiss, but for what I paid for the Sig it’s one hell of a scope. The turrets are crisp and the illuminated reticule is very sharp. Clarity is on par with the Swaro Z3 range

 

[85lc]

I decided on the Leupold VX3HD based upon Leupold specializes in optics and Sig Sauer may not have a true optics focus and the optics for Leupold are manufactured in-house whereas Sig Sauer are manufactured in China and other low cost countries.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

I have a different Sig on my .45-70; it worked well for my zebra and buff. That said both were middle of the day/sunny. A whole lot of scopes likely would have worked just fine. I would note it has done fine with the recoil. Also, I love their rangefinders.