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I'm needing about a 3-15 variable power scope with illumination for a predator bolt gun build. I likely would have bought the SWFA 3-15 to compliment the SWFA 5-20 I have, but the 3-15 is non-illuminated. I've looked some at Nightforce, but can't quit determine for sure if an MIL/MIL FFP is available. Most of the NF scopes I see are MOA/MOA or MIL/MOA.
I do really like the Leupold 3-18 Mark 6, but was very disappointed to learn the illuminated TMR is $1,000 more than the non-illuminated. ($2,800 total!!!!)The Leupold is awesome in size and turret design. I am a big fan of the Mark 6 so far; it's a super sweet little scope. I like it so much I am considering the non-illuminated very hard, but for low light hours of hunting (dawn/dusk) non illuminated is almost useless; the fine cross-hairs disappear in the foliage background. Even the single dot illumination is very effective in I dictating POA in these cases.

Does anyone out there have any good suggestions on a 3-15 power illuminated scope I'm the $1000-$2250 range or so? I have looked over the Bushnell and Vortex, but have a hard time venturing that direction so far.
 
#7
There is a few options available with your requirements .If a 3-12 would do the Kahles K312I, mil/mil, 1 fp, illum goes for your upper price limit, a tad more with a msr reticle. And certainly is the best scope you currently can get for that price.
Another good option that's been mentioned is the Nightforce F1 scopes.
The new Vortex HD gen2 3-18 is also in the price range, have not seen the new series yet myself.
IOR 3-18 x50.
Bushnell Elite Tactical 3-12x50.
 
#8
I will look more at the NF based on comments. All the ones I've seen we're MOA/MOA or MIL/MOA. I need MIL/MIL. I will pass an eye over the weaver as well. I forgot about that scope till now and actually got a chance to look through one last year.
I just haven't warmed up to vortex, yet I have no experience with them.

Thanks for the help and input. Still bummed about the Leupold price...
 
#9
Looks like I'm choosing between the Leupold non-illuminated 3-18 FFP and the NF Compact 2.5-10 illuminated SFP. I'm stuck and not sure, but leaning toward the NF as I feel illumination is a must for my use in hunting. I will be loosing some magnification, but the non-illuminated FFP will likely be next to useless at the beginning and end of shooting times. Any thoughts?
 
#11
Vortex PST 4-16x50. It is only $899, it is illuminated, and only 22oz. I have one of these and love it. Plus it comes with shims so you can make it have a zero stop if you want to.
Vortex 4-16x50 Viper PST 30mm Rifle Scope

Special_KG said:
I'm needing about a 3-15 variable power scope with illumination for a predator bolt gun build. I likely would have bought the SWFA 3-15 to compliment the SWFA 5-20 I have, but the 3-15 is non-illuminated. I've looked some at Nightforce, but can't quit determine for sure if an MIL/MIL FFP is available. Most of the NF scopes I see are MOA/MOA or MIL/MOA.
I do really like the Leupold 3-18 Mark 6, but was very disappointed to learn the illuminated TMR is $1,000 more than the non-illuminated. ($2,800 total!!!!)The Leupold is awesome in size and turret design. I am a big fan of the Mark 6 so far; it's a super sweet little scope. I like it so much I am considering the non-illuminated very hard, but for low light hours of hunting (dawn/dusk) non illuminated is almost useless; the fine cross-hairs disappear in the foliage background. Even the single dot illumination is very effective in I dictating POA in these cases.

Does anyone out there have any good suggestions on a 3-15 power illuminated scope I'm the $1000-$2250 range or so? I have looked over the Bushnell and Vortex, but have a hard time venturing that direction so far.
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#18
Have two Weaver EMDR's which I'm pleased with at their price point for value, glass and red and green illuminated mil hash reticles-which I seldom use, but am equally impressed with two IOR 2.5-10 illum, FFP with MP8 reticles. Not for long range ultra precision work, but will bang steel at 500yds all day long and the quality of Schott glass in lowlight, hunting situations might provide an extra few minutes of visibility when it matters. Weaver is about $100-150 less than IOR, both should be available for under $1k.
 
#20
For the money I'm looking into the weavers as well and NF F1 on secondary market from trusted sources. Nice to hear people are pleased with the EDMR's. Anyone own both the weaver and the NF care to share your opinion on each; with price value in mind of course.
 
#22
I may have to pull out all the stops and get an illuminated mark 6 even if just for piece of mind. Flipping a coin might help too at this point....
I appreciate all the advice and it has definitely given me more to consider.
 
#23
6th on weaver 3-15x50 EDMR. I was a skeptic due to not much publicity but ended up thinking its near perfect (at its price range). FYI, samplelist has one as demo-b for $629. I'd scoop it up quick. GL with your decision!
 
#24
Special_KG said:
For the money I'm looking into the weavers as well and NF F1 on secondary market from trusted sources. Nice to hear people are pleased with the EDMR's. Anyone own both the weaver and the NF care to share your opinion on each; with price value in mind of course.
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Had both, still have the NF but now sold off the F1 for the ATACR (didn't need ffp) and the Weaver was a nice scope for the price point. Liked it a tic better then the PST, actually a lot better then the PST. My issue was with the CS when I broke it in the field. I hear the CS is much better this year but I sold mine over a year ago. As far as a head to head, that is like asking a Nissan Rogue to do what the Hummer does, not in the same category. the NF is much better then the Weaver, sorry but that is a fact, and why the price point translates to more then twice the cost of the Weaver. But for a low cost range scope not dedicated to hard field use I think the Weaver is the winner in the $6-$9 range for illuminated.

Sully
 
#25
I've evolved to the $2,500 range. Narrowed it down to the Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44 illuminated M5C2 turrets vs the Nightforce 3-15x50 NXS F1. About the same money. Weight and size difference is not a game changer either way, so now which is really the better choice?
So whatcha think? I am about down to flipping a coin! I think I could get the NF faster as the Leupold is hard to acquire.
 
#33
Here are som heavy duty scopes, all big favorites of mine and none of them will dissapoint you. They all come in Mil/Mil, FFP, Illuminated and will you give a perfect package:

U.S. Optics LR-17 3.2-17x44 FFP -a magnificent scope with the best illuminated reticle
IOR 3.5-18x50 FFP -fantastic optics and really cool features
Steiner Military 3-15x50 FFP -great optics and great features

or why not swing it all the way and go for a March-F 3-24x42 FFP or a 3-24x52 FFP? With these your're all set.
 
#34
Here are som heavy duty scopes, all big favorites of mine and none of them will dissapoint you. They all come in Mil/Mil, FFP, Illuminated and will you give a perfect package:

U.S. Optics LR-17 3.2-17x44 FFP -a magnificent scope with the best illuminated reticle
IOR 3.5-18x50 FFP -fantastic optics and really cool features
Steiner Military 3-15x50 FFP -great optics and great features

or why not swing it all the way and go for a March-F 3-24x42 FFP or a 3-24x52 FFP? With these your're all set.
 
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