Rifle Scopes Scope Debate

[Nathan11B]

I’ll cut to the chase. I’ve got a Tango6 which I love aside from the turrets espically with a gloved hand. What I’m looking for is a scope that has positive clicks to be felt, reticle choices are negligible. Stick with mil/mil and 10mil turrets. New or used doesn’t matter. Had a XRSII and loved it. I chose the Tang6 because the reticle but I like the G3 well enough too. Illumination isn’t necessary but it’s nice. Looking to spend somewhere around 15-1700, going above my range isn’t really an option as I’m saving for my nucleus barreled action and stock.

 

[simpy16]

Still not sure what you will find at that price range that will get you leaps and bounds above the Sig. I have a Sig 3-18 and compared to my other scopes it would be dead last. Not overly impressed with it, glass is okay. Turrets are terrible, I see no point in locking turrets. Level plex is okay but does have some drawbacks. The Dev-L reticle is nice but I like other tree reticles more.

The only thing that comes to mind that would be very close to that budget might be a used Razor Gen 2 that somebody is trying to unload quickly. Even then it might need to be around 18-1900. Everything else from Nightforce and Kahles, S&B, etc. is still probably going to be over $2k used.

 

[Nathan11B]

Still not sure what you will find at that price range that will get you leaps and bounds above the Sig. I have a Sig 3-18 and compared to my other scopes it would be dead last. Not overly impressed with it, glass is okay. Turrets are terrible, I see no point in locking turrets. Level plex is okay but does have some drawbacks. The Dev-L reticle is nice but I like other tree reticles more.

The only thing that comes to mind that would be very close to that budget might be a used Razor Gen 2 that somebody is trying to unload quickly. Even then it might need to be around 18-1900. Everything else from Nightforce and Kahles, S&B, etc. is still probably going to be over $2k used.

That’s what I was afraid of. Might just go back to XRS 2, the turrets were better than my Tango6. Ugh. Thanks.

 

[BurnOut]

Evidently the turret feel on the Tango6 can be improved by lightly oiling some O-rings in the turrets themselves.

That said, if you're determined to get rid of it, the Athlon Cronus BTR might be worth a look.

 

[Pappasniper]

Sport Optics has the NX8 1-8 in your price range and that scope is awesome IMHO.

PB

 

[ShtrRdy]

You can get a used Nightforce NXS for that price range. The turrets on those are wonderful.

 

[Nathan11B]

Should of specified: must be ffp, power range 3-18 or something for PRS shooting.

 

[supercorndogs]

The Sig I have, has the least tactile turret of any scope I have owned $600+. The feel of the turrets on my Tango 6 feel about like the Athlon Ares.

 

[ShtrRdy]

How about a used gen1 Razor?

 

[simpy16]

You might be able to find a steal on a Leupold Mark 5, not totally sure on their going rate right now but I think some sneak below $2k.

 

[Nathan11B]

How about a used gen1 Razor?

Thought about it, but it’s still up in the air. Season doesn’t start till Aprilish cause I’m in Minnesota so there’s time. The scopes which catch my eye are:
Mark 5
XRS 2-just love bushnell lol
Razor gen 1 or 2

 

[C_R_Slacker]

Wait for the burris xtr III to come out.

 

[krumfola]

Unless I missed something, why couldn’t you sell your Tango6 and add that to your budget?

That would easily put you over $2k with money left to put toward your barreled action.

 

[Nathan11B]

@krumfola regardless the Tango6 isn’t staying and if I were to stay save up after selling that would put me at late spring/early summer, I guess beggars can’t be choosers. Thanks for the input. Sounds like that maybe the best option for me.

Not a big fan of the Burris line?

 

[jbell]

Nathan, it’s been a while! I hope you are well. IMO the best scope for the $ right now is the MK5, it will be a little over your budget but if you shop the used market maybe you can get one. I have owned most everything out there but recently switched over to the MK5’s I have both 3-18 & 5-25 with the CCH. They leave nothing on the table!

As we have talked in the past Bushnell is always my pick for a “budget friendly” scope.

I hope you & yours have a great Christmas!

 

[Nathan11B]

Nathan, it’s been a while! I hope you are well. IMO the best scope for the $ right now is the MK5, it will be a little over your budget but if you shop the used market maybe you can get one. I have owned most everything out there but recently switched over to the MK5’s I have both 3-18 & 5-25 with the CCH. They leave nothing on the table!

As we have talked in the past Bushnell is always my pick for a “budget friendly” scope.

I hope you & yours have a great Christmas!

Thanks JBell! You too, thanks for advice. I’ll check them out.

 

[EchoDeltaSierra]

Hello from Minnesota. Curious if the Steiner T5Xi 5-25 made your evaluation list. I still really like how mine handles in the cold with glove hands, they are distributed and serviced by Burris in the US, and if you shop around a bit one can find them in the $1700 price range.

I shoot this along side the GF‘s Gen 1 Razor and a buddy’s XTR-II and another’s Kahles. Might be an option to consider.

Stay warm!

 

[Mordamer]

There is a guy in the PX selling a bunch of Gen 2 razors for less than $1,700.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

If you've still got that XRS2, I'd stick with it.

 

[krumfola]

I’ve got an XRTII 4-20 and the turrets are great but the tight eye box and somewhat mediocre glass (especially above 16x) have me seriously eyeing the ATACR 4-16x42. Just trying to decide on whether I want the MIL-C or if I’m willing to wait for the MIL-XT.

 

[Nathan11B]

Hello from Minnesota. Curious if the Steiner T5Xi 5-25 made your evaluation list. I still really like how mine handles in the cold with glove hands, they are distributed and serviced by Burris in the US, and if you shop around a bit one can find them in the $1700 price range.

I shoot this along side the GF‘s Gen 1 Razor and a buddy’s XTR-II and another’s Kahles. Might be an option to consider.

Stay warm!

Hello fellow Minnesotan, I’ve been considering it just need to look at the reputation, for a while I think they had tracking issues.

There is a guy in the PX selling a bunch of Gen 2 razors for less than $1,700.

I’ll take a look.

If you've still got that XRS2, I'd stick with it.

Traded it for the Tango6-thought it was the right move. First season in PRS style shooting. Budget is tight so only one gun and scope.

I’ve got an XRTII 4-20 and the turrets are great but the tight eye box and somewhat mediocre glass (especially above 16x) have me seriously eyeing the ATACR 4-16x42. Just trying to decide on whether I want the MIL-C or if I’m willing to wait for the MIL-XT.

Thanks for the input, I’ll consider it.

 

[supercorndogs]

The TX5i has been sorted out. Cronus, and DMRII, are worth a look. There was a Vortex AMG in the PX for 1700 the other day.

 

[Nathan11B]

The TX5i has been sorted out. Cronus, and DMRII, are worth a look. There was a Vortex AMG in the PX for 1700 the other day.

I’ll keep an eye out.

 

[AverageGrunt]

300zero has a used gen 2 4.5-27 for sale pick that up for 1650 shipped and be happy as can be

 

[7WSMShooter]

I would consider the Steiner TX5I 3-15.
I have the Kahles 3.5-18 right now,
2 Minox ZP5 MR4s, 2 AMGs , and have had
4 gen II Razors recently and a ATACR 4-16
And a few Cronus BtRs. All nice and a few great
Scopes.
The Steiner has a bit of CA which I don’t care for but it is tracking and the tactile clicks
On the elevation and windage are not what I expected. They are surprisingly good. Especially
Considering what I paid for it. Which was well below the max you have listed for spending.

 

[7WSMShooter]

And the either the Gen II Razor for 1650 or an AMG in the 1750-1800 range are no shit don’t think about it just do it deals. I know it can be hard to stir up the extra cash especially around the holiday season.

 

[Nathan11B]

Thanks for the info.