Rifle Scopes 2k to spend for glass

[King_beardsly]

I’m in the market for glass for a prs rig I’m building for next season and I’m trying to stay at or below 2K. Needs to be mil based, with solid tracking and be pretty stout to take some getting knocked around during stages. I’ve been looking at Gen2 razors, Mk5 5-25 and the xtr3 looks promising, but I’ll take suggestion or input.

 

[M8541Reaper]

You can snag a used ATACR or S&B PMII in the PX for that price. If you’re Mil/LE, NF offers an individual sales program (aka mil/LE discount) that you can register for.

There’s a lot of info discussed in another post from a couple of weeks ago with this same question and budget. Try and find that one, a lot of dudes came back with some solid advice.

But yea dude, ATACR F1 Mil/Mil 5-25 can be found at that price, as can the occasional S&B PMII 5-25. The other brands you listed can easily be found below that price or just at it as well.

Best of luck!

Ps: Get the NF ATACR if you need something you can use to kneecap the dude who beat you by 1pt and not worry about hurting the scope. #DualPurposeEquipment

 

[Birddog6424]

Good scopes. I've spent a pretty fair amount of time comparing those three scopes the last couple months.

Based on what I have seen, I think those are probably the top 3 in that price point.

The Gen 2 XRS is also a good one. But I haven't seen one to put it alongside my Burris or the other brands. My buddy owns one, so i know it's a good scope. He needs to bring it out for a side by side.

But i think those are all good choices..

 

[Kickin45]

Athlon Cronus maybe?

 

[ThePretzel]

Athlon Cronus maybe?

If your budget was $1,500 sure. It's not in the same league as the Nightforce or Schmidt you can buy if you don't mind spending the full $2,000 and waiting a little bit to find a deal.

 

[Kickin45]

You show me where you can buy a NF ATACR or S&B for $2k.
add at least another $500 and then you can start looking at those.

 

[ThePretzel]

You show me where you can buy a NF ATACR or S&B for $2k.
add at least another $500 and then you can start looking at those.

Allow me introduce you to the wonderful world of the Sniper's Hide Post Exchange, where I can currently find an ATACR F1 5-25 for $2,200 that also includes Seekins rings.

Optics - Buy - Sell - Trade

For Sale Forum *Note* You must have Full Member Status & a complete profile in order to post items for sale.

www.snipershide.com

You'll find that if you browse often enough you can see similar deals pop up every now and again for a NF or S&B right around the $2,000 mark.

 

[Kickin45]

Sure thing ?

 

[ThePretzel]

Sure thing ?

Examples of previously sold items proving that price range is feasible:

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...r-pm-ii-5-25x56-h59-mtc.6966928/#post-8034913 ($2,200 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold.6963686/#post-7994166 ($2,300 or less with sunshade, adamount caps, and throw lever)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold-s-b-pmii-5-25-dt-h2cmr-price-drop.6958961/ ($2,250 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/5x25-pmii-t3.6958850/ ($2,200 w/ Tremor3 and MTC turrets)

Those are just the Schmidts, which are consistently a bit more expensive than Nightforce ATACR F1 5-25's.

 

[M8541Reaper]

You show me where you can buy a NF ATACR or S&B for $2k.
add at least another $500 and then you can start looking at those.

They pop up from time to time at that price in the PX. Right before I purchased my ATACR from NF, I almost bought an S&B used at that price in the PX. They do pop up in there at that price. Especially right as the MIL-XT and GRID2 models were released. But yea, add 500 and you have quite a bit to choose from used.

 

[M8541Reaper]

Examples of previously sold items proving that price range is feasible:

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...r-pm-ii-5-25x56-h59-mtc.6966928/#post-8034913 ($2,200 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold.6963686/#post-7994166 ($2,300 or less with sunshade, adamount caps, and throw lever)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold-s-b-pmii-5-25-dt-h2cmr-price-drop.6958961/ ($2,250 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/5x25-pmii-t3.6958850/ ($2,200 w/ Tremor3 and MTC turrets)

Those are just the Schmidts, which are consistently a bit more expensive than Nightforce ATACR F1 5-25's.

I almost snagged that first one the other day lol. I was like “eh the wife won’t notice.” But I remembered that I didn’t marry an idiot and it would get me killed, so I decided to delete my “I’ll take it” message haha

 

[Cascade Hemi]

Examples of previously sold items proving that price range is feasible:

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...r-pm-ii-5-25x56-h59-mtc.6966928/#post-8034913 ($2,200 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold.6963686/#post-7994166 ($2,300 or less with sunshade, adamount caps, and throw lever)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/sold-s-b-pmii-5-25-dt-h2cmr-price-drop.6958961/ ($2,250 OBO)

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/5x25-pmii-t3.6958850/ ($2,200 w/ Tremor3 and MTC turrets)

Those are just the Schmidts, which are consistently a bit more expensive than Nightforce ATACR F1 5-25's.

Not to state the obvious but none of those examples are $2k or less.

 

[Hoyt7mm]

My vote would be for a Minox ZP 5-25x56 with the 50% coupon code

 

[King_beardsly]

My vote would be for a Minox ZP 5-25x56 with the 50% coupon code

I found a few ZP5’s on here

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

if ypu're not trying to make production class pricing, the Bushnell XRS2 is a freaking steal at the new street price - $1699. Not sure if it's going to be production class legal at the new price, but the DMR2 Pro (now $1599) is.

 

[samb300]

Used Razor Gen2 for $1600 on the PX, with $400 left over for a Spuhr mount.

 

[King_beardsly]

if ypu're not trying to make production class pricing, the Bushnell XRS2 is a freaking steal at the new street price - $1699. Not sure if it's going to be production class legal at the new price, but the DMR2 Pro (now $1599) is.

I left production class a while ago, the budget is more because of my son being born a couple months ago and not wanting my wife to kill me.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

I left production class a while ago, the budget is more because of my son being born a couple months ago and not wanting my wife to kill me.

Then XRS2 without hesitation. If you want illuminated or Horus, the price goes up, but I have been running a pair fo XRS2s (one on my match rifle, the other on my trainer) with G3 reticles for a while now in matches and have yet to find anything to complain about. The DMR2 Pro is still a great option, too, if you don't want/need the 30x top end. The eye box is supposedly a little more forgiving on the DMR2 Pro, but I haven't been able to really tell the difference between the two at comparable magnification.

 

[spife7980]

Athlon Cronus maybe?

This is what I would do, pocket that extra 500 bucks away into a college fund for the kid. At least conflict your wifes anger.

 

[Campt413]

Minox, atacr, Nx8, luepold. They will all do what you are wanting. Comes down to which hairs you want to split. The vortex are good as well.

Best to do your own research to figure out which one is best for you, but you can't go wrong with pretty much any of them in that price range if you aren't picking about the little things and only want a mil/mil tough scope.

 

[John Glidewell]

I replaced my Razors with the Riton 4-32x56......you can find them for under 1k

 

[W54/XM-388]

If you can spend $2k you can figure out a way to get to $2200 to get something worth it.

That being said, a lot depends on how picky you are with cosmetic condition & your reticle choice.
If you don't mind a Nightforce or S&B 5-25x56 with a few dings and scratches and a MilDot reticle, you'll probably easily get one with a bit of patience for $2k and if you want the P4F, you'll probably find one between $2k and $2200

 

[ChristianSilver]

I’m surprised more folks aren’t looking at the Trijicon 4.5-30x56 Mil. The scope is great, can be had for 1,700.00. I’m running 2 of these and no regrets...

 

[enichols]

I’m surprised more folks aren’t looking at the Trijicon 4.5-30x56 Mil. The scope is great, can be had for 1,700.00. I’m running 2 of these and no regrets...

This right here. I have been running a Trijicon 4.5-30x56 MRAD for the better part of a year and love this optic. Absolutely no regrets and would definitely buy another.

 

[spife7980]

I didnt know trijicon put in a good tree reticle. Too bad I cant find a good pic of it.
Manufacturers number RS30-C-1900033 for the trijicon mrad tree model

Looks like it cold be a good upgrade over the old boring version I knew about

Edit from the later pdfs

 

[GIXXER2000]

I help a buddy get his Razor 4.5x27 mounted up and zeroed and I can say i was impressed with the scope. I shoot S&B and Kahles and the Razor did very well on a hot day with a lot of mirage. You get a lot for under 2K

 

[Sheldon N]

You show me where you can buy a NF ATACR or S&B for $2k.
add at least another $500 and then you can start looking at those.

I've bought 4 different S+B 5-25 PM II's in the $2k to $2300 price range over the last couple years. They are out there.

 

[ChristianSilver]

 

[LA260]

Another vote for Trijicon 4.5-30FFP. It's been perfect so far.

 

[Browerka]

I have 3 razor gen 2s. For the money they are hard to beat for they offer FFP, locking turrets, illumination,rev indicators. The Vortex warranty is a+ as well.

I’ve had a Mk5 5-25, I thought the glass for my eyes was slightly better than the Razors. The turrets where very tactile. Still another scope you can find for under 2k

Overall i prefer the Razor.

 

[Danattherock]

Bushnell XRS 2 4.5-30.

I have been using these for PRS the last two years or so and they are rock solid optics. I stay at 15-18x most the positional stages and 20-22x for prone. But occasionally do enjoy the 25-28x range refining a wind call. I have been extremely pleased with my Bushnell XRS 2's and DMR 2. At the new price point, I can't think of anything that compares.

Yesterday...

 

[roamin]

If you wait till after shot show Mile High and Euro Optic get all the NF show demos and sell them at excellent prices. I bet you could get a great deal on an NX8.

 

[FJBPrecision]

Bushnell XRS2. Especially since I have a brand new one listed for $1425. Nothing compares at that price

 

[Danattherock]

That won't last long. Super steal!

 

[Ccollins02]

I second the guys who have recommended Bushnell. The XRSii and DMRii pro are great options are the current price point...

 

[Runnineh]

Definitely would take long look at the trijicon. Great scope below your range, spend the remaining on a sphur!

 

[roamin]

Definitely would take long look at the trijicon. Great scope below your range, spend the remaining on a sphur!

I wouldn't.

 

[Danattherock]

I have shot PRS the last three years and never seen a trijicon optic, although I'm sure they are nice. I have also never seen a MPA one piece mount or an American Rifle Company M10 ring fail, and both are a fraction of the cost of a Spuhr mount. I would talk with several folks that shoot PRS before buying anything. Perhaps you can avoid some of the purchasing decision mistakes I made.



Dan

 

[ChristianSilver]

I think Trijicon is overlooked by many. Great glass, turrets are nice and crisp, zero stop, FFP and tracks very well. 4.5-30x56 34mm with all the above is a nice well built scope. I’m not a fan boy of any brand, I know it works well and meets my needs. The option of red or green illuminated reticle is a plus depending on lighting...

 

[blindeye]

I’m in the market for glass for a prs rig I’m building for next season and I’m trying to stay at or below 2K. Needs to be mil based, with solid tracking and be pretty stout to take some getting knocked around during stages. I’ve been looking at Gen2 razors, Mk5 5-25 and the xtr3 looks promising, but I’ll take suggestion or input.

Used units is always a thought. However if you want new and need to be under the $2K mark, how about the NF NX8 2.5-20X50??? MSRP is at $1950 in a MIL-XT. Issue is tracking one down as these are hard to get a hold of right now.

 

[Charger442]

i found a Kahles 318i used on the PX for $2200 and i feel like it got a hell of a deal. just another model and brand to keep an eye out for.

 

[Runnineh]

I wouldn't.

No reason, just wouldn't?

 

[enichols]

I wouldn't.

That's the kind of super helpful information tidbit I come to this site for.

 

[M8541Reaper]

You show me where you can buy a NF ATACR or S&B for $2k.
add at least another $500 and then you can start looking at those.

I mean umm... I don't really know what to do with my hands. ::holds hands up by face::

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/wts-wtt-s-b-pmii-with-h2cmr-sold-pending-funds.6967366/

#ThePowersOfObservation
#AlwaysWatching

 

[roamin]

No reason, just wouldn't?

Nope there are reasons. When we can figure out how to get S&B's, ATACR's, NX8's and probably MK5's in the same price range for someone trying to choose which it would take all of 5-10 seconds of having the Trijicon in their hands to know that in no way shape or form is it competitive in present company.

That's the kind of super helpful information tidbit I come to this site for.

 

[ChristianSilver]

i would say Trijicon can hold their own with any mentioned above. Just because it’s not popular as others, the quality is in the scope...
I know if my Kestrel calls for 5.62 u at 800 yards it’s a hit in a given condition. Have all the confidence in the world in my Trijicon.

 

[patriot07]

Delta Stryker 4.5-30x56 is my answer. Doesn't have the popularity of these, but it's got a better reticle than anything Vortex or S&B offers, cheaper than the ATACR, has more mag range, and glass in the same league. It's noticeably better than a Cronus optically. I have not seen the Trijicon, but I'm not a fan of their reticle offerings anyway. The Delta has illumination, zero stop, locking turrets, made in Japan...not sure what else you could want.

 

[Kickin45]

I replaced my Razors with the Riton 4-32x56......you can find them for under 1k

I have the same scope. It really is an amazing scope for the price.

 

[roamin]

i would say Trijicon can hold their own with any mentioned above. Just because it’s not popular as others, the quality is in the scope...
I know if my Kestrel calls for 5.62 u at 800 yards it’s a hit in a given condition. Have all the confidence in the world in my Trijicon.

Not in the same league as S&B ATACR or NX8 but it seems to be a good scope and yes I'm sure it's fully capable of serving your needs.