Nothing thorough or too scientific, but I thought I'd contribute my initial thoughts and maybe ease that 'Uh Oh' feeling some members may be experiencing. It wasn’t extensive, but here are my thoughts for now...
Purpose - My first experience with a FFP scope
Expectation - Glass on par or better than VX3L, with more features
Replaces - Leupold VX-3L 6.5-20x56 LR CDS on Rem 700 300WM
Use - Hunting, targets, practice
It was dusk, overcast and drizzling when I got off work and picked this up, so most test were done inside. Nothing robust, and yes I know its vs a VX3L, but here it is:
Outside quick, subjective comparison with remaining daylight and dreary conditions:
- PST crisper and brighter than VX3L. This remains to be tested in other conditions.
- PST knobs are obviously larger, tactical vs the low profile VX3L CDS.
- PST clicks are more audible and firmer than VX3L.
- PST Mag adjust ring was looser than VX3L, but not an issue as its smoother. The VX3L is pretty firm.
- PST Mag adjust ring does not have as many number marking as VX3L. Irrelevant.
- Since it was gloomy and getting dark, I did get to try out the illumination. Neat, but I've never had illum. before so that's all I can say.
- The parallax was more sensitive on the PST, but I could adjust it to a crisper image than on the VX3L - maybe this is saying the same thing.
The cosmetics have been well covered with pics, videos, etc. It’s a nice looking, nice feeling scope. As for robustness, it appears decent but only time and use will tell.
Indoors quick test with USO Boresighter as collimator:
- This collimator is in inches, bold lines every 4”. The scope is MOA.
- At Min and Max magnification, the reticle subtensions were spot on.
- I went up, down, left and right in multiples of 16 clicks, various combinations. I was on the #1 bold line (4”) around the box.
- At Max mag 19 MOA up to my eye put it just touching the 20" line and not off the vertical plane. It may appear to move slightly, but it is still on the vertical line. The scope line is thinner then the collimators.
- At Max mag 19 MOA down, same 20" line and not off the bold vertical line.
- Ditto for windage left and right.
My only complaint is that the plastic/glass ocular of the bikini cover was cracked! Damn, I’m out a few bucks for an alternative solution there. Right now, my existing order for a second one stands and I am looking forward to it. I also hope to get this one to the range/field this weekend or next for a more thorough workout with yardsticks, paper and the smell of gunpowder involved...
Purpose - My first experience with a FFP scope
Expectation - Glass on par or better than VX3L, with more features
Replaces - Leupold VX-3L 6.5-20x56 LR CDS on Rem 700 300WM
Use - Hunting, targets, practice
It was dusk, overcast and drizzling when I got off work and picked this up, so most test were done inside. Nothing robust, and yes I know its vs a VX3L, but here it is:
Outside quick, subjective comparison with remaining daylight and dreary conditions:
- PST crisper and brighter than VX3L. This remains to be tested in other conditions.
- PST knobs are obviously larger, tactical vs the low profile VX3L CDS.
- PST clicks are more audible and firmer than VX3L.
- PST Mag adjust ring was looser than VX3L, but not an issue as its smoother. The VX3L is pretty firm.
- PST Mag adjust ring does not have as many number marking as VX3L. Irrelevant.
- Since it was gloomy and getting dark, I did get to try out the illumination. Neat, but I've never had illum. before so that's all I can say.
- The parallax was more sensitive on the PST, but I could adjust it to a crisper image than on the VX3L - maybe this is saying the same thing.
The cosmetics have been well covered with pics, videos, etc. It’s a nice looking, nice feeling scope. As for robustness, it appears decent but only time and use will tell.
Indoors quick test with USO Boresighter as collimator:
- This collimator is in inches, bold lines every 4”. The scope is MOA.
- At Min and Max magnification, the reticle subtensions were spot on.
- I went up, down, left and right in multiples of 16 clicks, various combinations. I was on the #1 bold line (4”) around the box.
- At Max mag 19 MOA up to my eye put it just touching the 20" line and not off the vertical plane. It may appear to move slightly, but it is still on the vertical line. The scope line is thinner then the collimators.
- At Max mag 19 MOA down, same 20" line and not off the bold vertical line.
- Ditto for windage left and right.
My only complaint is that the plastic/glass ocular of the bikini cover was cracked! Damn, I’m out a few bucks for an alternative solution there. Right now, my existing order for a second one stands and I am looking forward to it. I also hope to get this one to the range/field this weekend or next for a more thorough workout with yardsticks, paper and the smell of gunpowder involved...
