Rifle Scopes Scope for RPR: Bushnell vs Sig

[Cotay]

I am considering the following to place on a Ruger RPR in 6mm Creedmoor:

1. Bushnell DMR II 3.5-21x with G3 Illuminated reticle for $1330
2. Sig Sauer Tango 6 3-18x Gen 2 with MRAD Milling reticle for $1050

I will mostly be shooting steel out to 500 yards or from a bench out to 200 yards with this rifle, but would like the flexibility to try my hand at PRS as well at some point before I sink a bunch of money into a fancier rig for that purpose.

My budget is tight right now due to some unexpected auto repairs, so the $1300 is pretty much my max. Otherwise I'd probably just opt for a Cronus BTR or DMR II Pro in the $1700 range. I currently have a LRTSi 3-12x (G3 Ill) and a Tango 6 2-12x (MRAD Milling) and generally prefer the G3, so I'm inclined toward the Bushnell. However the glass on the Tango 6 2-12x is slightly better between those two.

I have not looked through a DMR II and don't have access to one locally to compare. I've read conflicting reports regarding the glass, which some say is sub-LRTS and others praise.

Which would you choose?

EDIT: I found the DEV-L MRAD Sig 3-18x for $1320. Now I'm really torn between the Sig and the DMR II. I'm now inclined to go with the Sig even at the same price. Or am I missing something?

 

[Yoteski]

If the sig is $300 less, I'd go for it as the quality is a wash.

 

[Cotay]

If the sig is $300 less, I'd go for it as the quality is a wash.

Thanks. I just noticed that I can also get the DEV-L MRAD Sig Sauer 3-18x Gen 2 for $1320. So it really does come down to which has the better glass.

 

[Yoteski]

I also sent you a PM

 

[Glassaholic]

Thanks. I just noticed that I can also get the DEV-L MRAD Sig Sauer 3-18x Gen 2 for $1320. So it really does come down to which has the better glass.

I've had the DMR II and the LRTS and the LRTS has better glass than the DMR II if that's any help. My only experience with Sig to date is their Tango4, but I can say I really like the DEV-L reticle. The DMR II is a great scope for what it is, but my guess is that the Tango6 is even better and the price you've found the 3-18 with the DEV-L reticle certainly sounds enticing!

 

[koshkin]

Go with the Sig. I have DevL reticle in a 4-24x50 Tango6 and really like it. Easily one of my favorite tree reticles out there.

ILya

 

[lennyo3034]

There seems to be significant sample variation between DMRII scopes. At least between the three I've been behind.

 

[Aaron47pb]

There seems to be significant sample variation between DMRII scopes. At least between the three I've been behind.

Were the diopters set up for you?

 

[lennyo3034]

Were the diopters set up for you?

Yes, I made sure of that. It was a specific test where I had tested several scopes side by side. They all had similar CA, but the contrast on one of them seems better than the others.