Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

[NeoItaly]

Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

I am wondering if anyone has this optic? If so what do you think about it? I will only be shooting at paper anywhere from 100-200 yards, mostly 100 yards. Since thats the closest shooting range to me. Unless I drive a hour away to get to a 200 yard range.

Will this work ok on my Scar 17s or is it to big? I also plan on wanting to mount a Trijicon RMR at the one clock position off the Scope Mount for anything close up.

I can get the scope, Larue mount, Trijicon RMR and the Larue mount for the RMR for 1500.00. Or should I just buy the NF 2 x 10 x 32 instead?

Any help would be great. Trying to spend my money the right way.

 

[cox308]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

A little seach might do you well. There is a thread on the FIRST page of the optic section about the same scope that was posted on the 25th (10 days ago)and has been on the front page ever since.

 

[glock24]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

One man's opinion;

http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php?opti...ws&Itemid=4

 

[DP425]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

What stopped me from buying one is it's lack of availability in FFP

 

[Bedlam]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

I have one. It is a great scope with great support and warranty. It has more features than other scopes in its price range. Glass is adequate; I do not have the problems Ilya mentions in his review except that parallax is very noticeable.

You don't need FFP for punching paper at known ranges.

 

[NeoItaly]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

That's cool. Still not sure what I want to do.

 

[DP425]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

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You don't need FFP for punching paper at known ranges. </div></div>

fact- especially at 100-200yd. So not likely a detractor for the OP

 

[Shoot4Life]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

I have a Pst and i love it! Ive never used any NF and ive never heard anything bad about it but i havent had anything wrong with my Pst. Theyre great quality scopes!

 

[fdkay]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

You have a lot of options in thst power range.

IOR has a couple of 2-12 power SFP scopes.
The Bushnell 3-12 and Weaver 3-15 are excellent options as well.
The NF is always an excellent option.

If illumination isn't a deal breaker for you, the SS 3-9 is tailor made for this type of stuff.

 

[Benito]

Re: Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44- Good choice or not???

I am interested to hear how you guys think the Viper PST 2.5-10x42 compares to the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40.
Yes, I know the tubes are different sizes, illumination on one but not the other, reticle differences.
Specifically I am interested in durability/repeatability.