ad5md Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I know this has been asked in the past. Unfortunately I can't find any 1st hand comparative analysis. I currently have the PST and do like it. Soon we will be shooting plates @300 yds and with my poor eyesight I need more magnification. With that, I am looking forward to hear from those who have 1st hand experience with both models and what they have to say, pros & cons of each. I am specifically interested on the glass clarity, reticle, eye relief and if there is any fish eye effect on x1 setting. Thans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barebones1 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I am with you brother ,old eyes. one of the clubs a want to shoot 3gun. always have at least 2 stages out to 400 and beyond. I have been waiting for the Burris 1 x 8. now saying 18 to 24 days. don't have the budget for some of the upper end 1 x 8. hopping on your thread to read the reviews. thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Glass on the Viper PST is better. It is not better to the degree that you should choose it over the Strike Eagle. Go with the Strike Eagle. The Viper PST also has a more generic reticle. The Strike Eagle reticle is weird, but usable, and genrally intuitive. Learning holds is learning holds. Go with the Strike Eagle. It has good glass, not great, but you can see all the targets, and that is what matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Got a Strike Eagle on the way to Aust for "3gun" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dberm118 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 if you can get your hands on and look through an Athlon 1-6 you might change your mind! at the price of 550 it's well worth it. as it was like looking through thousand dollar glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteGuard Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) The glass on the Viper PST is better then the Strike Eagle, but I prefer the reticle on the Strike Eagle. You get a bit more clarify and eye relief with the Viper, but you get a higher magnification with the Strike Eagle. The Viper PST has a generic reticle while the Strike Eagle is a bullet drop reticle so as long as you zeroed your rifle all you have to do is put the appropriate line on your target. Less clutter on the Strike Eagle reticle. I can see the higher magnification benefiting more than a bit better clarity. Edited September 9, 2016 by EliteGuard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinceislander Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just bought a Viper PST and I find the eye relief works really well for me while training for 2 gun matches. 0.5" doesn't seem like a lot but that extra half inch on the Viper works for me. Also been able to use it at 1x both eyes open with good success. 4x is nice and I've had to reach out to 200yds a few times, it was a real challenge when you are out of breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uewpew Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Strike Eagle owner (never owned the PST) Pros: The reticle is great, 6x mag, eye relief is good, glass clarity is good enough IMO, 2nd focal plane, turrets tracked perfectly Cons: illumination is not that great. 1x is not TRUE 1x but close enough IMO I haven't noticed any fisheye at 1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I've owned both. If they cost the same I would still buy the strike eagle. Easy decisions when it's cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 looks like I will have to look for someone who has the Strike Eagle and try it. If I go for it the Viper will be up for sale. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Selection is getting more critical (sorry about that guys, wish I can afford the 1-6x24HD lol). Now I'm also researching on the Primary Arms 1-6x24 and so far it's given good reviews like true 1x and no fisheye effect, better reticle design as opposed to the Strike Eagle. Anyone here with experience on this optic? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 primary arms 1-6 in essentially a strike eagle with a different reticle. they are made in the same factory. you pay more for the strike eagle to get the vortex name and better warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 So that's what I had seen on a youtube video. I think I'm leaning more on the PA reticle. I wonder how Primary Arms warranty is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 PA makes good products but in most cases the Warranty is limited, where the Vortex is lifetime. Another con is with PA, stock can be a ways out for a warranty issue. Lastly, I personally think that though they are both similar the Strike Eagle reticle if you place them side by side is easier to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Jumped on the trigger and got the Vortex Strike Eagle after receiving an email from Optics Planet about the ongoing sale that they have. Plus, was able to use a discount coupon so from $329.99, came down to $274.52 shipped. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 where did you get the coupon? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If you don't mind a stranger answering, the "coupon" I got expires on the 21st. It's "SEPT!0". Supposed to be good for 10% off and free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Kimberacp, For some reason I can't send you a message here, don't know why. Send me an email to ad5md@yahoo.com and I will give you a coupon code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Cabelas had the strike eagle for normal 329 but wth a free pepr mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispin1025 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Either will work, I've used both. The strike eagle reticle is nice and effective, I've had good results with the PST as well. You can't go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mveto Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I started out with a Strike Eagle and switched over to the PST. The glass is clearer on the PST and I actually like the reticle better on the PST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispin1025 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Have used both; I'd say it's a toss up and would choose based on features. I have laser correct vision (20/13) and was not able to identify a significant difference between the glass on them, in my opinion, not enough to lose out on the 1-6 power and BDC reticle. That's not to say the PST is not an excellent optic in its own right, I was soundly impressed by it when I ran my friends recently, I doubt there are many scopes that cost more that would net better performance in that magnification range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dberm118 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 crispin, You'd probably be surprised if you checked out the Athlon Midas BTR 1-6 offered in 2 different reticles as you mentioned you don't think there are many scopes that would net better performance in that range. This scope does and is relatively close in price to the strike eagle and PST. Shot my first match with it yesterday and showed several of the guys that run razor's and one guy that runs a swarovske and they were blown away at the glass and scope itself for the $500-600 tag it carries. They were very impressed and several will be looking into it for their back up guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispin1025 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 On 10/3/2016 at 9:23 AM, Dberm118 said: crispin, You'd probably be surprised if you checked out the Athlon Midas BTR 1-6 offered in 2 different reticles as you mentioned you don't think there are many scopes that would net better performance in that range. This scope does and is relatively close in price to the strike eagle and PST. Shot my first match with it yesterday and showed several of the guys that run razor's and one guy that runs a swarovske and they were blown away at the glass and scope itself for the $500-600 tag it carries. They were very impressed and several will be looking into it for their back up guns. I may have to do that-thanks for the info! I'm looking for another scope right now in that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dberm118 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Highly!!!! recommend it. It's crystal clear no parallax. only gripe is the throw lever but nothing a switchview lever can't fix! it's not bad though so I'm ok with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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