Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

[baltik]

Been looking for a budget scope for my AR and narrowing it down to these 2 choices. Both are within my budget are right around 12" in length (trying to keep my setup relatively compact). Primary use will be shooting on paper at 100-200yds. Was definitely looking for at least 9x so I can see bullet holes and can really drill down on the targets. Any other scopes I should consider at this price point?

I took a quick look at Redfield Revolution 4-12x as well but am leaning to the aforementioned scopes..

 

[Doeboy]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

out of the two i would go with weaver. been around for a long time and has a good track record.

 

[baltik]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

Thnks for weighing in - anyone have experience with both of these?
The FOV looks better on the Vortex but have read mixed reports on glass/parallax

 

[cypriss32]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

Well the weaver is 299.99 on sale right now...... Midwayusa.com

 

[Outdoorsman9]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

I really like my 2.5-10 HS. No experience with the Weaver.

 

[baltik]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

To further complicate the issue - I just stumbled on the redfield revolution 4x12 which is essentially the same length as the others and also seems to be well reviewed

 

[fishdog]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

Thats a tough choice. I would honestly say that the scopes are about equal glass wise having had both. Weaver gets the plus for having a tactical style turret and Vortex gets a big plus by having a 30mm tube. If i were in your shoes i would look at which reticle you want and what kinda deal you can find right now. If it were me the 299 price from Midway would be hard to pass up.

 

[Possum]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

I'm a huge fan of the vortex, I feel the glass more than makes up for the lack of "oversized" turrets

 

[baltik]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

bump

 

[z71rat]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

I am a HUGE Vortex fan, and that would be my choice out of the 2 that you mentioned. However, I wouldn't count out the SWFA 10X with Mil-Quad reticle... Just my $0.02 worth.

DK

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x or Weaver Grand slam 3-10x

+1 for the Vortex HS