nikdanja Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 i really want a vortex pst gen 2 (not the rediculously expensive one) but wondering if the strike eagle would be good for 3gun. Putting the finishing touches on my rifle and might want to test the 3gu waters for the first time next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balwolley Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 That's what the majority of the shooters in my area are using... or something very similar. Then you have the guys with way more money running VX-6's Razors, Khales, and SWARO. but most of the "fun shooters" that have a life other than shooting use the eagle, or something very similar. It will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spininfirec Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I have one on an AR-10. I love variable optics and have had several that are on the market. It really all depends on what you want to spend in my opinion with anything in 3gun. You do get what you pay for. For most local matches it will be fine. That scope will get you in the game for sure and you can do great with it. I always worry about cheaper scopes holding zero or breaking. My first major match prompted me to buy nice glass. I run a leupold Mark 6 in 3gun but I started with the hilux 1-4x and love that scope. It has better glass than the vortex. I would choose it for the money. There are a lot of situations in which you can get nicer glass in a 1-4x over the 1-6x. just like the hilux 1-4x vs the vortex 1-6 strike eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kang8r Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The PST Gen 2 has much better glass than the strike eagle at about half the cost of the high end optics. The VMR-2 reticle works well too. That being said, there is a match ready Strike Eagle for sale in the classifieds if you decide to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I have no complaints about my strike eagle on my 3 gun rifle. I have the 1-6 model. I think the 1-8 would be a better choice for longer bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest84 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I tried a 1-6 SE last year and it was fine for the price point but heavy and glass quality is blah when your banging away at distance if your club goes more than a couple hundred yards. I prefer my old Burris 1-4 to save the weight instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 For same money as SE one can get a Burris RT-6, suspect the glass is better, but do not have a SE so cannot compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superfan Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I have the 1-8. After 300 yds it becomes blurry and reticle is too thick. Currently looking at other options that will get me to 500. The bdc is spot on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 On 11/19/2017 at 10:36 PM, Balwolley said: That's what the majority of the shooters in my area are using... or something very similar. Then you have the guys with way more money running VX-6's Razors, Khales, and SWARO. but most of the "fun shooters" that have a life other than shooting use the eagle, or something very similar. It will work just fine. I started out with the Strike eagle and it worked fine for most 3 gun situations, but if you're like many of us on this forum that "don't have a life other than shooting", I would go with at least the Viper PST 1-6. The short list of advantages are- bigger field of view, less cluttered reticle, and clearer glass on long range targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have both. The Viper PST Gen 2 1x6 is absolutely worth the extra money over the SE. Reticle and dot are great. Also have a Razor 1x6. Very close in glass and half the price. Look on Gunbroker. Some pretty good deals on them if you get the auction. Picked one up over $100 off going price or get a 10% discount at Optics Planet code. gerritm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 In that price range you also have the Primary Arms 1-6 or 1-8. I've been pretty happy with their 1-6x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan40 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I have or have owned the StrikeEagle, Viper PST and the Razors. The SE will work just fine. But, as start to play more and want to be more competitive you will find that the recticle is too thick for precise shots and the glass quality just isn’t what the VPST is and not close to the Razors. If you go ahead and get a Viper PST you could stay satisfied with it for as long as you shoot 3gun. And 6 power vs 8 isn’t as big of a deal as people make it sound. I know a lot of top shooters that don’t use not need 8 power to be competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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