OscarMike Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Vortex 1-6 Swfa ss 1-6 Burris xtr ii 1-5 Leupold vx6 1-6 I really like the idea of the swfa, but don't like that it doesn't have a BDC and is mil instead The leupold reticle would be perfect if if had a BDC, but it has 2.5mil pointless hash marks. The vortex JM-1 reticle looked really fat last time I looked at it The Burris reticle seems really busy. Any other options I'm missing in that price range? Anyone have experience and want to push me one way or another with these? I'm really intrigued by the swfa, but don't want to have to memorize hold overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellymc Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm also trying to decide on a scope today real close to getting the vortex jm. Interested in the information you receive today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The JM reticle may seem kind of wide, but, it still shows up when the targets are in the shadows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I have a JM and like it quite a bit. The glass is great and the dot, while small does not get washed out. I would say that the JM reticle is closer to the minimalist BDC reticle as compared to something like the Leupold MK6. I would suggest for your consideration a leupold MK4 1.5-5, its a great scope and 1/2 of many of the others and its great glass. You really need to play with a scope on the range in dim light to see where the extra money spent on glass comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschultz Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 After looking and reading about all the optics available for the last year I am going with the Burris 1.5-8 XTR. the 1.5 won't hurt me at close range and it has the 8 for my eyes that are getting older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I ran the Burris XTRII almost all year. I really like it. For me, it is about as good as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I ran a vx6 about 1/2 of last season I feel like I wasn't hindered at all by the reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durtywrench Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My vote is for the Vortex. Great scope with a kick ass warranty . Just knowing how far the company will go to make you happy makes it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The reticle in the vx-6 is pretty much worthless. It's a shame cause the rest of the scope is gtg. I've heard lots of good things about the burris, and the vortex. The Leupold is the only one on your list I have owned. I switched to the Swaro and don't regret it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Well I must admit the title of this gave me an image of a big old file in one hand and a scope in the other.....kinda like narrowing a front sight As for optics I really like the Vortex 1x6 with the J.M. reticle. I had the Swaro and didn't like the mils AT ALL! The Vortex matches the ammo I use for the zeros I like to run out to 600 yards. It is tough, bright, and the illumination locks on or off. Much better than the Swaro for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Wait a minute, Kurt you own a rifle with a magnified optic attached to it?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeah, I really don't spend a lot of time trying to figure out all the stadia lines and stuff. I just try to shoot enough to know my rifle and my holds... We are shooting pretty big targets (most of the time) not prairie dogs. I have a Vortex Razor HD 1-6 and it is a great scope super clear and bright and you see very little of the tube so it looks like the reticle is on your eyeball. I also have a VX-6 it works well for me (I actually prefer it. Maybe because it is so light). I have a Mark 6 and a Valdada... not sure about the FFP and the reticles in both are very busy on higher power. I have a Docter also. it is a great piece of glass with only a FFP dot... As Pat Kelly would say, "pick one and practice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidgun Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Vortex Razor has other reticle option as well. I have the JM and it is very useful for 3-gun and I don't feel it is lacking anything for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 JOKER JOKER PANTS ON FIRE KM pulls his sword out when he looks through glass at targets thinking they are attacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I noticed the Bushnell 1-6.5 SFP isn't on the list. I have never looked through one of these and I don't see many people using them, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledoc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I noticed the Bushnell 1-6.5 SFP isn't on the list. I have never looked through one of these and I don't see many people using them, why not? I have this scope and love it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 SWFA for me, it's like an Eotech on steroids and I was brought up on mill so I am good there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarMike Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hitman. You aren't in colorado are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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