Rifle Scopes Scope decision for my Desert Tech SRS-A1

[burandt.aj]

Just looking for some info from experience. I just purchased an SRS-A1 and am looking for my optic currently. Primarily going be a range and hunting rifle. 1000 yds or less. I have been researching optics for a while now but nothing beats personal experience. I am stuck between the Burris xtr ii 5x25 or the vortex pst gen ii 2x25. I am open to other options but both of these seem to fit what I am looking for. Anyone have any suggestions between the two or have any other glass they reccomend?

Looking for:
MOA
FFP
Illuminated reticle

Thanks!

 

[koshkin]

With the 5-25x models, between these two, Vortex is better optically.

With XTR II, I like the 4-20x model a little more.

If you are open to mrad, SWFA 5-20x50 should also be on your list

I am not sure what kind of hunting you do, but with the SRS being on the heavy side, I assume you do not spend a whole lot of time walking around with it. Which caliber is your SRS?

ILya

 

[burandt.aj]

Ill definitely look into the SWFA. I have the 22 inch .308. In the future will likely get the 300 win mag conversion kit. I will shoot this almost exclusively suppressed so wanted to keep the length down with the .308 since I won't be doing any crazy distances with that caliber.

I mainly deer/hog hunt in AL. We have quad tracks to most of the blinds/fields so I'm never walking more than a quarter to half mile usually.

 

[cro789]

I just got my US Optics B25 5-25 and it looks great. I am waiting on my new SRS A1 to come in.

 

[deersniper]

NF 5-25 atacr

 

[ZeroMOA]

Agree on Nightforce ATACR F1 5-25...just seems like a top tier rifle should have a top tier scope

 

[predator308]

Ultimately PST is a more full-featured scope, so if you want a zero stop of sort and reticle illumination, PST is your best bet.

 

[JSTARSZ]

Hate to be presumptuous, but, for the amount of money you paid for that rifle, it is time to spring for more scope than a PST or XTRII. Once you get into the 2.5 - 3k optic range you have all kinds of choices - Vortex Gen II 4.5 x 27, a lot of Schmidt and Bender's have come down into the 2.5k range, and as noted above - the ATACR by Nightforce, Kahles 6-24...many others. The rifle deserves a top notch optic; don't skimp on the scope. Once you get out at the range and shoot the rifle you will want more clarity in the optic, if you get a PST or XTR II. I promise you that much. And, I have the Burris XTR II, so I put it on my second tier rifle - the one that doesn't go to the range much.

 

[onekneedown]

Hate to be presumptuous, but, for the amount of money you paid for that rifle, it is time to spring for more scope than a PST or XTRII. Once you get into the 2.5 - 3k optic range you have all kinds of choices - Vortex Gen II 4.5 x 27, a lot of Schmidt and Bender's have come down into the 2.5k range, and as noted above - the ATACR by Nightforce, Kahles 6-24...may others. The rifle deserves a top notch optic; don't skimp on the scope. Once you get out at the range and shoot the rifle you will want more clarity in the optic, if you get a PST or XTR II. I promise you that much. And, I have the Burris XTR II, so I put it on my second tier rifle - the one that doesn't go to the range much.

100% agree. I would be like buying Ferrari and taking it to Walmart and telling them to put the cheapest tires they can on.

After getting over the initial cost shock you'll be much happier in the long run. I've yet to meet someone who purchased a high quality scope who said they wished they would have spent less and gotten lower quality glass. I have heard of the opposite though....many many times.

 

[deersniper]

Yeah u can get a used bender for like 2000.

 

[flyright]

Get a NF or S&B and stick it in a Spuhr 4602 or 4902. That's my setup with a 5-25 F1 ATACR. First rifle I've had that shoots in the .1's very consistently with either my 6.5 barrel or factory .308 barrel in it. I'd been told that it was that kind of rifle by a lot of gun guys and internet experts but had never had the chance to see it in person. Bought one and now I'm a believer. Kind of expensive but I've never regretted that purchase. Don't go cheap on the scope - you will love that gun.

 

[PaC1776]

S&B 5-20x50 PMII Ultra Short

 

[WeiserBucks]

I'll own a Desert Tech soon and it's definitely getting my 5-25x56 ATACR.

 

[SharpsNitro]

Over the last 5 years my DTA has worn, in order, a Premier 3-15x, Kahles K624 and the TT525P (warranty upgrade from the Premier). All were great scopes, I would look at the K624 with the SKMR3.

 

[M77]

Running a Razor Gen2 4.5-27x56 in a spuhr 4802 mount ,
works well for me

 

[burandt.aj]

Excellent advice. Makes great sense. I will look into the ATACR, Razor HD gen II and Kahles and keep my eye out for a good deal!

 

[CSTactical]

Excellent advice. Makes great sense. I will look into the ATACR, Razor HD gen II and Kahles and keep my eye out for a good deal!

Those are all fantastic options with Pros and Cons to each, feel free to call us at 916.670.1103 if you need help in your decision.

 

[1badbarrel]

I first ran a nf beast on my dt srs , great scope , but I’ve been using a tt525 for a bit. You’re in for a treat with that rifle , have fun .

 

[-Time-]

IMO the toolless rezeroing turrets of the TT525 compliment the SRS quick change barrel perfectly, but I understand not everyone drops 4K on a scope.

 

[tna9001]

The best advice I got when I was putting my first rig together was to spend the money on the scope first and rifle second. I bought a Kahles 624i and put it on a RPR, $3k scope on a $1k rifle. I’ve moved on from the RPR but I’m still using the 624i.

 

[strike33]

I'm running the Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27 on my FDE SRS in a Geissele Mount. Although the razor is a very heavy scope the weight is fairly balanced with the bullpen and its a very short scope for its class.