Scope help trying to decide between the Steiner t5xi 5x25 or Leupold mark 5 5x25 or athlon Cronus btr gen 2 4.5x29 or vortex razor gen 2…..I’m leaning towards the Steiner because it comes in under 1600 but I’ve been reading about some bad reviews about them and there warranty is there a better scope under $1600? I really can’t afford $2000
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One thing you should do is take a good look at reticles and see who offers one that you want. That is key
One of those reviews was probably mine. My T5xi had excessive chromatic aberration but their CS replaced it no problem. Excessive CA seems to be a common issue with T5xi. My friend runs a Mk5 and it has some slight CA, my replacement Steiner doesn't have any.
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The mark 5 has eve to like but the only thing is the edge to edge clarity isn’t as clear it looked fine to me in the store but I want to look at it outside
Long range shooting I want to out to 1000 and up to a mileSearch some of the other posts, probably with this exact title, and see what questions you should address on your post so folks can give you proper advice. It’s not as simple as what you’re asking. For instance, the first question that comes to mind is what’s your intended use?
My Steiner T5xi has performed quite well at 1,000 yard F-class matches and out to 1,600 or so yards. I was very happy with it as my first "high-end" scope. I think it'll do just fine for your use cases.
As I've picked up fancier optics, I will say that it seems fussy with the eyebox; the image quality can be pretty rough if you aren't behind it just right. Additionally, the SCR reticle is quite fine, so in busy target areas it might be hard to get a good sight picture. That said, I had no problems using it for 1k F-class shoots.
Between the two: both will likely work well for you, it's just a matter of reticle preference and illumination.
As I've picked up fancier optics, I will say that it seems fussy with the eyebox; the image quality can be pretty rough if you aren't behind it just right. Additionally, the SCR reticle is quite fine, so in busy target areas it might be hard to get a good sight picture. That said, I had no problems using it for 1k F-class shoots.
Between the two: both will likely work well for you, it's just a matter of reticle preference and illumination.
I don’t need illumination the Steiner seems nice but I like the reticle on the Leupold because it’s open on top to spot trace and stuff
I have a cronus 4.5-29 gen 2. I am fairly pleased with it, the glass is good, the adjustments very tactile and crisp. However, eye box is extremely tight at max magnification.
The Burris XTR III and bushnell DMR II Pro are also in your price range.
The Burris XTR III and bushnell DMR II Pro are also in your price range.
Vortex Razor II 4.5-27x56 for less than your price range. Put it in the cart and be happy. Big eye box through whole power range and great reticle.
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If that is the case it’s indeed a no brainer to buy the 4.5-27x56 however the price showing is $1999.00 for that scope as of a few seconds ago.
Did you add it to the cart by clicking “buy it now”?
if no, you made the same mistake i did by not adding it to the cart, lol
That stinks. Just became a member at a range that goes out to 1250. I really got the itch to learn long range shooting. Just bought a Bergara b14 hmr wilderness. I was torn between the Athlon Cronus and the gen 2 razor. That price would have been to good lol.
Always the used market if you wanted to save a little money. Take a look down there.
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