Hey guys,
Hello Hide: I've been lurking and searching and reading for awhile, this is post #1.
I have a bunch of "reward certificates" for Sportsman's Warehouse. I have a limited budget, I would say $500 or less is ideal. The problem is if I use the rewards, I am limited in my choices.
Usage:
Mostly target shooting, plinking, under 500 yards, mostly under 300 yards, possible deer hunting. Mounted on an Armalite AR-10 A4, 20" barrel, LaRue 1-piece mount.
Concerns: Don't want it to be TOO heavy, since I may be toting it around on occasion. Hopefully scope under 18 oz.
Choices:
Zeiss Conquest 3-9 x40 plex : $399 (they also have an $800 and $880 conquest as well, but those are too much $)
Vortex Viper PA 4-12x40 plex $249 (clearance)
Vortex Viper 30mm maintube 6.5-20 x 50 PA : $499
Nikon Monarch 3-12x 42 plex PA : $430
(and the rest of the monarch line)
Leupold VX-3 (they have the full line)
Discussion:
Honestly I like the glass in the monarch and the Viper OK, although I don't care for the focus on the viper and it seemed to be less clear at higher magnifications.
I really, really like the glass in the Zeiss Conquest. It's so bright and clear, and it doesn't strain my eyes at all. I also like their super dark reticals. Problem is, it's not a "tactical" scope in any sense, and it's not PA. Still, the glass seems excellent for the money. Also, more than 9x might be nice for bipod shooting or varminting.
As far as FFP vs. SFP, I guess I'd rather have SFP if it's a plex retical, and FFP if it's mil dot. The idea of tiny reticals at low power seems like it would be annoying.
Thanks for the input, I'm bewildered with choices.
Hello Hide: I've been lurking and searching and reading for awhile, this is post #1.
I have a bunch of "reward certificates" for Sportsman's Warehouse. I have a limited budget, I would say $500 or less is ideal. The problem is if I use the rewards, I am limited in my choices.
Usage:
Mostly target shooting, plinking, under 500 yards, mostly under 300 yards, possible deer hunting. Mounted on an Armalite AR-10 A4, 20" barrel, LaRue 1-piece mount.
Concerns: Don't want it to be TOO heavy, since I may be toting it around on occasion. Hopefully scope under 18 oz.
Choices:
Zeiss Conquest 3-9 x40 plex : $399 (they also have an $800 and $880 conquest as well, but those are too much $)
Vortex Viper PA 4-12x40 plex $249 (clearance)
Vortex Viper 30mm maintube 6.5-20 x 50 PA : $499
Nikon Monarch 3-12x 42 plex PA : $430
(and the rest of the monarch line)
Leupold VX-3 (they have the full line)
Discussion:
Honestly I like the glass in the monarch and the Viper OK, although I don't care for the focus on the viper and it seemed to be less clear at higher magnifications.
I really, really like the glass in the Zeiss Conquest. It's so bright and clear, and it doesn't strain my eyes at all. I also like their super dark reticals. Problem is, it's not a "tactical" scope in any sense, and it's not PA. Still, the glass seems excellent for the money. Also, more than 9x might be nice for bipod shooting or varminting.
As far as FFP vs. SFP, I guess I'd rather have SFP if it's a plex retical, and FFP if it's mil dot. The idea of tiny reticals at low power seems like it would be annoying.
Thanks for the input, I'm bewildered with choices.
