I'm building a precision AR-15 with a 16" Rainier Arms Ultra match barrel in 223. This will be used primarily for coyote hunting under 300 yards and at the range. I have a 4-16" Vortex PST but looking for something with more magnification in the 25x range. I know this is overkill but I like more magnification some times. For this scope, I don't really care if it has target turrets or hunting turrets, but I do want it to be relatively light weight, compact, and have good glass.
Right now, I'm looking at the following as front runners:
Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25x50 - Used - $849
Zeiss - Camera Land NY
Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30x50 - New - $749
Amazon.com : Bushnell Elite 6500 Fine Mil Dot Reticle Riflescope with Rainguard, 4.5-30 x 50 : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors
How does the glass on these scopes compare? Any others to consider with a 5-25x zoom range that doesn't weigh 35oz or cost over $1k?
Right now, I'm looking at the following as front runners:
Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25x50 - Used - $849
Zeiss - Camera Land NY
Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30x50 - New - $749
Amazon.com : Bushnell Elite 6500 Fine Mil Dot Reticle Riflescope with Rainguard, 4.5-30 x 50 : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors
How does the glass on these scopes compare? Any others to consider with a 5-25x zoom range that doesn't weigh 35oz or cost over $1k?