Rifle Scopes Vortex HS-T vs Vortex PS-T??

[Blhay7]

Hello,

I'm looking to buy a scope to mount on my 300 WM for long range shooting (up to 1200 yds). And I was wondering if there were any major capability differences between the two models. Thanks.

blhay7

 

[BoilerUP]

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-rifle-scopes/240071-vortex-viper-hs-t-vs-pst.html

 

[EasyGravy]

Id would probally look into a tougher scope with that 300

 

[Smooth_87]

if your after ffp the pst has a large advantage otherwise not overly apart from the etched reticle and illumination

 

[Blhay7]

EasyGravy, any recommendations on a tougher scope in that price range? I know that you get what you pay for, but I'm on a tighter budget. Also, my gun is pretty heavy with little recoil. It's a Rem. 700 Sendero with an AICS chassis.

 

[Hondo64d]

If toughness, accurate and repeatable tracking is what you're after, pretty hard to beat the SWFA SS scopes.

John

 

[Blhay7]

Thanks John. My only hesitation with them is that they don't make a model with variable power in MOA adjustment. But I am just used to MOA and I don't think it would take much to convert.

Ben

 

[Hondo64d]

Mils are easy. Won't be a hard switch… And having reticle and adjustment match makes things WAY better.

John

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

There have been a number of threads regarding PSTs having issues - reticles breaking or coming loose - on magnum rifles. And the HS-T is basically the same scope but without illumination and with capped turrets. Despite the excellent warranty, I wouldn't choose either scope for a magnum rifle. I'll agree with the suggestion of the SWFA SS, ideally the 5-20x50mm model. If you don't like that I would consider a Burris XTR or maybe a used Nightforce NXS.

 

[Blhay7]

I would love a NF NXS but at the moment im looking at less expensive options. I do like that I can get a FFP scope for under 800 with the SWFA. Thanks everybody for the input.

Ben

 

[Hondo64d]

There have been a number of threads regarding PSTs having issues - reticles breaking or coming loose - on magnum rifles. And the HS-T is basically the same scope but without illumination and with capped turrets. Despite the excellent warranty, I wouldn't choose either scope for a magnum rifle. I'll agree with the suggestion of the SWFA SS, ideally the 5-20x50mm model. If you don't like that I would consider a Burris XTR or maybe a used Nightforce NXS.

No capped turrets on the HS-T.

John

 

[EasyGravy]

Look at an swfa as suggested. I think they will take more of a beating that 300 will dish out. Cant beat that vortex warranty but swfa should take care of you as well. My pst had issues after a buncha shooting from my 300wsm. They took care of it but I saved the pst for my 243 and had 0 issues. Recoil is killler. Also hst is a wire reticle not etched fyi

 

[Blhay7]

Does the 3-15x42 SWFA compare well to the 5-20 SWFA scopes? There seems to be a big price difference but spec the same for the most part.

Ben

 

[lennyo3034]

Completely different scopes and manufacturers.

 

[Blhay7]

Completely different scopes and manufacturers.

Can you elaborate please?

Ben

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

The 5-20x50 SWFA is a "HD" model (whatever that means - there are several backronyms to choose from) and is made, as far as I know, at LOW Japan, a premium scope maker that also makes the top end Bushnells and Weavers, the Vortex Razor (but not other series), some Nightforce models, major components of other Nightforce models, etc. A company capable of making world class scopes, and the SS 5-20 is a very well made scope. The 3-15x42 is made by an entirely different company and factory, which I believe (but am not sure) is Kenko Optical Japan. The 3-15x is a newer scope. It gets great reviews for its price, but one thread suggested some examples have a reticle issue, and in any event you can't expect it to be quite the equal of the 5-20x when it's slightly over half the price.

 

[Cowtown]

I chose the Vortex HS-T over the PST due to price and not really needing the FFP optic... So far I like the glass and think it will serve me well in my quest to possibly reach 1000 yards..