I want to buy a light weigh scope (3x9) maybe a (3x12) for the wife's new rifle. What would be your recommendation ? Thanks Daniel

Vx3HD 3.5-10. Love mine on my BAR.

Edit: What's your budget?

Have you looked at the Swarovski 3-9x36?

Yes but it is out of my budget range. Thanks Daniel

SWFA had their 2.5-10, weighs 9.5 oz. I'm not sure of their availability but you might be able to find a used one.

Trijicon scopes always seemed light to their comparable models. I really like my accupoints for their light weight and brightness.

I'm going to put one of these on my Ruger SFAR. Not real light at 17.5 oz but not too bad. $382 on Amazon.
https://www.burrisoptics.com/riflescopes/signature-hd-2-10x40mm

Agreed. The accupoint is a great little scope. I also picked up a 3-9×40 credo, but prefer the accupoint.

^^^^^^ This. Just bought another 3-9 Accupoint for a bolt-rifle project. The illuminated dot is fantastic for precision work.

Depending on your budget a Leupold VX1 or VX2 is hard to beat-- I know there are even some CDS and VXR options as well.

I have a vortex diamondback 3-9x40, it’s light and does the job

For lightweight hunting scopes, I really like Leupold. The Leupold VX-3HD line is great (3.5-10 or 4.5-14). For a lower cost option, the Leupold VX-Freedom line will work just fine.

Whatbis your budget? That will help a lot.

Just curious, anyone try and have luck with Maven scopes?

I just picks a few to compare and they seem really light weight vs other counterparts. According to their website, a CRS.2 - 4-16X44 SFP specs out at 17oz. Somewhat random comparison but the Vortex RAZOR HD LH 3-15x42 comes in as 19oz for 3x the cost. Getting that "too good to be true" feeling.

Look that this: Swarovski Optik Z3 Rifle Scope | Bass Pro Shops
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/swarovski-optik-z3-rifle-scope. Price 799

Trijicon Credo 3-9x40

17 oz, illumination, made by LOW in Japan. $560.

I have this on my 6.8 Spc bolt action hunting rifle.

https://www.natchezss.com/credo-3-9x40-2nd-focal-plane-sfp-riflescope-w-green-mil-square-tr2900042

I would pick the Trijicon Credo or Maven as long as they are Japan made

https://scopesfield.com/best-lightweight-rifle-scopes/

I have to say for a TX deer rifle I've been impressed with Leupold's VX-HD line of scopes.

If weight is the #1 objective, it would be hard to pass up the March compact series @ 17.28oz unless price is a factor.

I traded into one of these and can tell you that the glass is absolutely fantastic.

Accupoint 3-9x40 hands down best scope for the money and at 12 oz it’s light enough.