When can you let the cat out of the bag, possibly early 2021? If no cat, then maybe you can give a dog a bone
Leupold almost got there with the Mark 6 3-18x44 but it was plagued with issues early on that kept it from being more popular, now they seem dedicated to the Mark 5 which is a bit heavier and has the odd 35mm tube. Bushnell says they have something that we should be excited about as a replacement for the LRHS/LRTS scopes, so I'm hoping for something in the 5x erector range, maybe a 2.6-13x44 and a 4-20x44 or better yet a 4-20x50 all kept well under 30oz
I would love to see something compete with the TT315M "Light Tactical" and would love to see ZCO come out with a "Light Tactical" version of their 4-20, but doubt that's on their radar right now as their specialty is long range scopes with large 36mm tubes and just don't see "light" and "ZCO" marrying anytime soon
So that leaves the door open for someone like Vortex with their AMG line or of course Bushnell to come in with something that punches above its class like the LRHS/LRTS series did. Bushnell has a history of working with LOW on some of their Elite Tactical scopes, some of the latest LOW designs have been pretty impressive so hoping Bushnell can put out a new scope right around the $1k point. Would also love to see a new iteration of the G2H reticle with the circle of death, a G4H with .2 mil spacing with tree dots and circle of death would certainly have my interest for a crossover long range/hunting optic.
Chevron with mil or moa horizontal and vertical hash marks, And a quick ranging feature like the MSR at the bottom.
I think one thing is pretty certain, the new LRTS will NOT sell for $750, if it's close to $1000 I'd be pleasantly surprised but my gut tells me it's probably going to be closer to $1500. Bushnell is probably looking to compete with Burris XTR III, Leupold Mark 5 and NF NX8...
Never was a big fan of the circle myself. Would rather it be a G2 with the post coming in closer to the center so you could bracket with them for close range low light conditions yet not interfere with windage holds like the G2H did. I actually prefer the G3i reticle over the G2H, not because its illuminated, but because they made it thicker to accommodate the illumination.
They are awesome for what they are. I just wish there was something similar specs with better eye box and glass (not that the glass is bad, but I want alpha glass for my hunting guns). I run 3 of them right now and would like to upgrade them to something in the near future. AMG is only logical step right now. Maybe a Minox 3-15 with MR4.
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I want it but it looks very expensive.Curious if the new Vortex NGSW-FC 1-8x30 may make it to the civilian market in 2021 (okay, so I'm sure it's still in trials with military, but this old man can dream can't he)
Vortex Awarded OTA for the US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon Fire Control Prototype Program
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic the US Army continues its Next Generation Squad Weapon program and has issued an OTA (or Other Transaction Authority) award to Wisconsin-based Vortex soliciting them to produce a prototype Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire Control (NGSW-FC).
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Have you seen it in person? @jwknutson17 just ordered one, next time we shoot together I'll try to remember to see how the dot looks at distance, or he can chime in here and let you know his thoughts once he gets a little time behind it.
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New Bushnell Elite LRHS2 has shown up, not quite what I hoped it would be (essentially an upgraded LRHS with ED Prime glass and G3H reticle with locking windage but same specs otherwise it would appear) but something of interest nonetheless.
Rifle Scopes - New Bushnell Elite LRHS2
Buddy of mine sent me this that George posted. I’m eager to see it. ED Prime glass, under $1000, Mil/Mil FFP, locking windage, unknown on the G2H reticle and mag ranges. I’m really hoping the mag range has been changed and moved to a 5x erector. But it looks promising. As much as i like dads v6...
