OliverHerzog Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Howdy Ya'll Im looking for a little feedback on some scopes from ya'll and I'm looking for a new scope for my 3 gun rifle which is also my hunting and target rifle. Currently I'm using a Burris XTR 1-4 with a BDC reticle that I've had for over 5 1/2 years and I'm ready for something with a bit more magnification. I've been looking at one of three optics: Leupold Mark 6, Leupold Mark 8, or a US Optics SR-8C but I am open to other ideas. I know they are expensive but I know Ill get good use out of whichever I get and that it'll be a good investment. Could anyone with experience with any of those optics or something like them please let me know what you thought of them and the pros and cons that you found. I really appreciate any help or input. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I have no experience with these scopes, but some experts here at BE highly recommend the Burris XTR 1-5x scope, as excellent value and quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverHerzog Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ive seen the XTR 1-5 and one of my chief complaints with my current scope is the horse shoe type reticle, which is the only style of reticle for the XTR. Ive just come to not enjoy shooting with it as much as I do with traditional crosshair reticles. Thank you for the input. If the Leupolds or the US Optics dont work out I'll definitely consider the XTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Have you looked at the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x scope? Or did you want more than 6x ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Scope choices are driven by your budget. So many good choices these days. As Cuz mentions, Vortex makes good optics but they are heavier than other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrbum Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 not sure if its what you're looking for but the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6 is pretty decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverHerzog Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/14/2017 at 6:54 AM, Cuz said: Have you looked at the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x scope? Or did you want more than 6x ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cuz, Thank you for letting me know about that Vortex, I did not know that scope existed. I am wanting something with a little more magnification but that scope is far smaller pill to swallow than those other three. I have several Vortex optics already and really think they are fantastic scopes for the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverHerzog Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 5 hours ago, ccrbum said: not sure if its what you're looking for but the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6 is pretty decent CCRBUM, My big complaint with the strike eagle is the reticle. I'm not a huge can of those horse shoe BDC type reticles. I did see though that Vortex did just make a 1-8x Strike eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cuz, Thank you for letting me know about that Vortex, I did not know that scope existed. I am wanting something with a little more magnification but that scope is far smaller pill to swallow than those other three. I have several Vortex optics already and really think they are fantastic scopes for the cost.No problem. I'm currently beating myself up trying to decide between the 1-6x Gen II PST or the Burris XTR II 1-8x. Just can't decide, but leaning towards the Vortex. I wish there were more online reviews of that model Vortex available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverHerzog Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Cuz said: No problem. I'm currently beating myself up trying to decide between the 1-6x Gen II PST or the Burris XTR II 1-8x. Just can't decide, but leaning towards the Vortex. I wish there were more online reviews of that model Vortex available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That is my big dilemma as well. I've been very happy with the performance of my Burris, Vortex, and Leupold optics which makes deciding a lot more difficult! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrbum Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 2:11 PM, OliverHerzog said: CCRBUM, My big complaint with the strike eagle is the reticle. I'm not a huge can of those horse shoe BDC type reticles. I did see though that Vortex did just make a 1-8x Strike eagle. Totally understandable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoodwin Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I have been going on a scope-a-palooza of late, trying everything out there. I have shot using the Trijicon Accupower 1-8 Mil, Vortex Viper PST II 1-6, and most recently, the Nightforce NX8 1-8 Mil. Accupower - Not daylight level illumination here in South Texas. Otherwise very nice with great glass and a useful reticle. A little heavy for my needs. Vortex - Great illumination with the center dot nearly Aimpoint bright. Eye box was a little unforgiving for a 1-6 and the SFP reticle was rather fine for my eyes. Nightforce - I thought I had found my scope until I went to zero at 100 yards today and found that the FFP reticle with the 3MOA center dot looked like a freaking manhole cover over my target at that distance. Best glass and features of the three scopes in a very compact and lightweight form factor with a daylight bright 1x center dot. And the search continues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Try the Vortex Razor … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Vortex PST II 1-6 is probity the best balance of cost quality out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdr Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 The Trijicon Accupoint 1-6 with the MOA dot reticle is a great choice...optically its great, it is light and the tritium/FO illumination is quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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