Rifle Scopes Strike Eagle 1-8 or Viper PST Gen II 1-6

[sjstill]

Looking for a scope for my .308 AR. Have it narrowed down between Strike Eagle 1-8 or Viper PST Gen II 1-6 (this week at least).

I generally won't be shooting much past 300 yards, fwiw.

Pro's/con's of each?

 

[koshkin]

Between these two, PST Gen 2 is a MUCH better design. It is not close.

Also check out Burris RT-6 1-6x24 and Hawke Frontier 1-6x24 if you are looking at scopes of this type.

ILya

 

[Sierra770]

PST 1-6 Gen II is solid for the price. It's quite a jump over the Strike Eagle.

 

[garmil]

Strike eagle glass is pretty bad, the pst gen 2 is much better.

 

[CSTactical]

Like what was mentioned earlier, it's not even close at all. If you can spring for the PST Gen II which I consider the 3/4 Razor Gen II for practically half the price than I'd do so. The Burris RT-6 is also better overall at the SE price point. Let me know if we can help you out.

 

[AMP!]

PST for sure. Having used both, the PST quality is leagues ahead of the strike eagles. It shows in the price, but is worth it.

 

[DrRansom]

These scopes aren't even in the same class. Strike Eagle are Chinese construction, and PST made in Phillipines, if memory serves.

 

[VegasHKShooter]

Not even CLOSE. The Strike Buzzard will fail. Maybe not immediately, maybe so, but it will. They are entry level, Chinese glass. IMO, barely above Airsoft rifle quality.

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Like everyone else said, the PST II is way better in every category. PST II has better turrets, glass, eyebox, value for the $$.

 

[Eric_F]

I'm a big fan of my PST Gen II 1-6. I've been using it for 3 Gun and mulitgun matches for over a year and it's great. I haven't seen the SE 1-8, but in the matches I shoot (usually out to 150 but up to 350 yds) it's only rarely that more magnification would have been nice.

 

[krumfola]

Have you looked at the Steiner 1-4x24 P4Xi?

 

[catalyst81]

Have you looked at the Steiner 1-4x24 P4Xi?

I think this would be perfect for you if you're not shooting much past 300 yrds. You can find it for around $450 from various Hide vendors.