Rifle Scopes bushnell vs vortex

[cavicchia9119]

So I think I have limited my choice for a scope down to 3 options. Bushnell forge 3x18x50, Bushnell elite tactical LRTS 4.5x18x44 or the Vortex viper pst gen 2 5x25x50. Will be used for mid to long range shooting and possibly for competing in the future. It will be mounted on a Savage 110 tactical 6.5 creedmoor. I just cant decide which way to go so I'm looking for any pros or cons. Any advantages one might have over the other. Thanks in advance.

 

[Prebanpaul]

My expirence with Vortext viper, I had two on a 17 hmr over a summer. Both where left in the trunk for the summer as I would go to the field straight from work. Neither one made it a full summer. Both reticles came loose during a hunting night. Never again. I think the forges are close outs on Miday. That would be a cheap way to go. If you dont like it or later want to upgrade, you should not take a very big loss on it.

 

[Mbaysinger89]

The Elite is on a whole different level than the Forge. I stopped at the Bushnell Outlet in KC today and looked through both thinking about getting one of the two. The Forge seemed to have a really tight FOV, or small picture, something, compared to the Elite.

 

[Eoddave27]

Camera land is running a great deal on the Bushnell DMRii 3-21x50. I believe they are still $899. It’s a great scope for the money especially with the sale.

 

[spife7980]

Lrts

 

[Birddog6424]

Bushnell Elite is a solid choice

 

[jbell]

Yep, I have had bad experiences with the Viper Gen I and Gen II. The Forge is a solid scope if you can get them on sale, but the Elite series is hard to beat!

 

[wade2big]

I pm’ed you OP. May make your choice a little easier.