Hello i have a "Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 8.5x25" it works good but i know this is a old model. Do you think it will be better to get "Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25". I want to try PRS. Thank you.
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- Thread starter Martin Dimitrov
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Strike Eagle is not a bad scope, but I'd look to the Athlon Midas Tac.
In MY opinion, it is a better scope.
@gr8fuldoug can help you out, as well as other hide vendors
In MY opinion, it is a better scope.
@gr8fuldoug can help you out, as well as other hide vendors
Why not use what you have and then decide what other features you may want or like?
Might keep you from going through several scopes to find 'the one'.
Might keep you from going through several scopes to find 'the one'.
100% the Strike Eagle is better suited for PRS type shoots, if you have the spare coin then I'd upgrade.
If you have a local match that you plan to attend as a taster into the sport and don't expect do well, then just use what you already have. Chances are you have a lot to learn anyway so the scope might not hold you back as much.
If you have a local match that you plan to attend as a taster into the sport and don't expect do well, then just use what you already have. Chances are you have a lot to learn anyway so the scope might not hold you back as much.
You have a classic nice scope, and yes, optics have improved, but Leupold Mark 4 has never been a bad scope. The only downside is that the lower magnification is rather high. I would try it and see how it works, and what magnifications you need in PRS. I would also see what other shooters are using, and then think about your budget.
Strike Eagle is a balancing brand for Vortex. It is good enough, generally, while still being a budget scope. There is a big jump in quality from Strike Eagle to PST Gen II and then to Razor Gen II/II HD-E. For most low power (up to 8x) and the mid-range (up to 15x-ish), the Strike Eagle performs well. When you jump to 25x, you are asking a lot for a budget scope. Not that Strike Eagle will not handle it, but I bet you see a better image with an Arken at 1/2 the price. If you are good with 6 to 10x max, you might even try the Sig MSR series, which packs a lot of scope with a mount into a budget price, and good BDC reticle.
I would just encourage you to take it slow. Most of our PRS shooters are spending more, but are getting mid-range 15x, 18x or 20x maximum, but that is also preference.
Strike Eagle is a balancing brand for Vortex. It is good enough, generally, while still being a budget scope. There is a big jump in quality from Strike Eagle to PST Gen II and then to Razor Gen II/II HD-E. For most low power (up to 8x) and the mid-range (up to 15x-ish), the Strike Eagle performs well. When you jump to 25x, you are asking a lot for a budget scope. Not that Strike Eagle will not handle it, but I bet you see a better image with an Arken at 1/2 the price. If you are good with 6 to 10x max, you might even try the Sig MSR series, which packs a lot of scope with a mount into a budget price, and good BDC reticle.
I would just encourage you to take it slow. Most of our PRS shooters are spending more, but are getting mid-range 15x, 18x or 20x maximum, but that is also preference.
The Leupold is SFP I believe and with that it will hinder you in matches but not keep you out of trying a match. FFP is very important in the sport. Also having a better reticle will help. The power range is no problem as going below 8x is very rarely done in matches. A new scope would help you out in matches but go shoot a match and look at scopes and see what you like.
What is your price range?
What is your price range?
If you're familiar with the scope you have and budget is an issue, just shoot a match or two using what you already have.
You may not like shooting matches, you will have a better idea of what you want after, and people will let you peek through their scopes making you spend much more $$
Focus more on the experience and less on the gear for now until you know what you need having done it.
You may not like shooting matches, you will have a better idea of what you want after, and people will let you peek through their scopes making you spend much more $$
Focus more on the experience and less on the gear for now until you know what you need having done it.
I can sell the Leupold Mark 4 which is in SFP for the same price as Vortex Strike Eagle FFP cost here.
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