Rifle Scopes Seeking Scope Advice

[LefTy5zero9]

Hey all, thanks for the add.

I'm new to long range shooting but have been around guns all my life. I recently decided to get into long range (1000 yard shooting) and purchased a TIkka T3X TAC A1 in 6.5 creedmore. My plan is for this to be a dedicated bench gun.
I've been looking at scopes and figured i'd get everyone's 2 cents before I let loose with $1000+ of my hard earned dollars.
I know i'd be safe with a Vortex PST Gen 2, but don't know what else would be a good choice.
I'm looking for a FFP with mils and not really wanting to spend more than 2k.
So i know it's somewhat of a subjective question but what else is everyone using, do you like it, is it worth spending more than 1k for a vortex pst gen 2?

Thanks in advance!

LefTy

 

[Gungnir1833]

I'm in the same situation with the same question. I recently got to spend a weekend shooting a Ruger precision 6.5CM with the 5-25 PST Gen II out to 1000 yards for the first time, and it worked out well! It seems like the PST Gen II 5-25 with the current EBR-7C reticle is coming down in price, which makes me think a Gen III may be on the horizon. Midway USA has an mrad PST Gen II EBR-7C right now for $889. The Razor HD Gen II has been out since at least 2014, so maybe a Gen II is in development.

I'm convinced that if I buy a $2k piece of glass, the new model will come out the next week, and that'll drive me nuts. After getting to shoot with the PST, I'm having a hard time justifying the price jump from $889 to $1999 for the Razor HD, but I'd like to hear from those who have more experience with nice glass.

I'd also like to know opinions on the Nightforce ATACR 5-25. My LGS has a used one with a price on par with a new Razor. I'm curious to know how they stack up in terms of durability.

 

[Travelor]

I recommend this scope. I have used them for any years and love them.

Weaver T-Series Rifle Scope 36x 40mm Adjustable Objective Fine

Whether it's putting repeated rounds into the same hole or picking off small varmints at hundreds of yards, Weaver's T-Series fixed riflescopes give you...

www.midwayusa.com

They have been discontinued form current manufacture but they are still available if you search a bit.

 

[slickalaus12]

Check out the Athlon Midas Tac. Most guys who own them say they are quite comparable to the PST Gen II .
I own one and really like it, though I can't speak to the Gen II comparison because I haven't shot one.

https://opticsthoughts.com/?p=2681

In terms of bang for buck it's very agreed upon that these are some of the best scopes you can get.

Enjoy!

 

[adubeau]

Make list of scopes with features you would consider, one of the key things most recommend is find a reticle your eyes like and go from there - 2k budget gives you a lot options new or used.

 

[oniak]

If 2K is you budget for a scope, you have many options. I would take a look at the Leupold mark 5 line or the Nightforce NX8 line.

 

[Rocketmandb]

If you can go up to $2k, strongly consider getting a Gen II Razor. They routinely come up on the PX and occasionally eBay for ~$1600 with the EBR7C and less with the earlier reticles. You can also call certain retailers and get them for under $2k. I have a PST Gen II that I rarely use, and a couple Razors. The Razors are far superior and much easier on the eyes.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Look at the Bushnell XRS2. They're damn good optics for the money - great glass, damn near bomb proof internals, and they track. $1700 new or less for used makes them a steal.

 

[supercorndogs]

Vortex Razor, Athlon Cronus, Sig Tango 6, Leupold MK5, Burris XTRIII.

 

[545riflefan]

Hey all, thanks for the add.

I'm new to long range shooting but have been around guns all my life. I recently decided to get into long range (1000 yard shooting) and purchased a TIkka T3X TAC A1 in 6.5 creedmore. My plan is for this to be a dedicated bench gun.
I've been looking at scopes and figured i'd get everyone's 2 cents before I let loose with $1000+ of my hard earned dollars.
I know i'd be safe with a Vortex PST Gen 2, but don't know what else would be a good choice.
I'm looking for a FFP with mils and not really wanting to spend more than 2k.
So i know it's somewhat of a subjective question but what else is everyone using, do you like it, is it worth spending more than 1k for a vortex pst gen 2?

Thanks in advance!

LefTy

Both me and my wife have that same Tikka

hers has a Sightron SV 10-50

mine has a Sightron S3 8-32

we each also have Tikka T1x’s with Sightron S3 6-24

we both prefer SFP scopes

Sightron doesn’t seem to get mentioned a lot when scope suggestions come up but we sure have been happy with them.

they do have FFP models. Just wanted to relay that we have been very happy with the Sightron line and don’t plan to use anything else. ( I’ve tried quite a few other mid level scope brands and seems always underwhelmed. ).

they also giv a Mil / vet discount that is nice if you qualify

 

[JakeM]

Used razor or NX8 from the px here. If you can go up to like 2200 there are ATACRs and PMIIs that go for that price here in the px if you shop around.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Long in the tooth but spending time behind the swfa 5-20 reminded me how good of a scope it is.

 

[oniak]

If you can go up to $2k, strongly consider getting a Gen II Razor. They routinely come up on the PX and occasionally eBay for ~$1600 with the EBR7C and less with the earlier reticles. You can also call certain retailers and get them for under $2k. I have a PST Gen II that I rarely use, and a couple Razors. The Razors are far superior and much easier on the eyes.

Good advice here. The Gen 2 Razor is worth the price over the PST.

 

[308pirate]

Hey all, thanks for the add.

I'm new to long range shooting but have been around guns all my life. I recently decided to get into long range (1000 yard shooting) and purchased a TIkka T3X TAC A1 in 6.5 creedmore. My plan is for this to be a dedicated bench gun.
I've been looking at scopes and figured i'd get everyone's 2 cents before I let loose with $1000+ of my hard earned dollars.
I know i'd be safe with a Vortex PST Gen 2, but don't know what else would be a good choice.
I'm looking for a FFP with mils and not really wanting to spend more than 2k.
So i know it's somewhat of a subjective question but what else is everyone using, do you like it, is it worth spending more than 1k for a vortex pst gen 2?

Thanks in advance!

LefTy

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[LefTy5zero9]

I appreciate all the input. I have a couple hook ups in law enforcement and forgot vortex does an LE discount so the razor might be what I go with.