Rifle Scopes Looking for an ELR/LR/range optic

[paigecm]

I recently sold my AXSA with a ZCO 5-27. I wanted to get an AXMC which I did. The purpose of the gun is for shooting steel out to one mile at the range. Needless to say it was a good chunk of change so I have been a little shy to go all out on the optic. Wrong approach, I know. However looking around the new Vortex Gen 3 keeps coming up with very good reviews. I have a line on a like new one locally for $2150 with newer turrets according to the owner. There are also a few 7-35 ATACRs floating around for $2700 and even a SB 6-36 for $3350 or ZCO’s for $3100.
My question is if using in the manner I described would you think spending another 600 to 1200 I would be getting that much extra in going with one of the options over the Vortex? I’m may just be acting like a little snob about putting a Vortex on the AXMC which is dumb AF. Hell do I even need a 35 or 36 powered optic?

 

[KiloGolf]

I'd look for a reticle that you like and look at the internal travel. A mile may be ELR to some, but getting a reticle with ample amount of hold helps alot when your turrets are at their limit. The difference in glass quality is minimal when you're looking at that level of optic.

 

[Scopeye]

Can't go wrong with the Vortex Razor Gen 3. Exceptional quality and will never dick you around if you ever need warranty. The Element Theos too I prefer it due to it's significantly lighter weight and totally tool less zero stop. Can be found for around under $2200 delivered no tax brand new lifetime warranty including their electronics but was told they won't warranty it if you use it as a hammer unlike Vortex you get free replacement even if you destroyed it and free round trip warranty shipping too how can you beat that.

Razor 3 and Element Optics Theos closest scopes to true tier 1 scopes for around $2200 and $2450 (new black Razor Gen 3).

Buy the Razor if you're rough and careless with your equipment. It seems more durable IMHO.

Major advantage of buying an overkill 6-36x optic you get a really good (incredible) sweet spot with very easy to get behind eye box between 15x-24x.

 

[Thorbeast]

I'd go with the vortex 6-36 at those prices. I have the 7-35 ATACR and haven't spent time with the vortex, but I'd bet the vortex is a better value.

@StrayDog has a crazy good deal on a Leica PRS. I'd probably go that route. I've been thinking about that Leica and I literally don't have a rifle to put it on, but it's such a good deal.

 

[paigecm]

Went with the Vortex. Thanks for the advice!