Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x24 is what im looking at but want that razor reliability but cant afford the 1500 right now
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Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x24 is what im looking at but want that razor reliability but cant afford the 1500 right now
Steiner p4xi you can get it at $650. It's in line with the vortex if not better but it is 2x less.
Leupold has some in that price range, but for true 1x I'm wanting to say that SWFA is the only game in town that is generally universally respected in terms of durability.
PST 2 is probably the best option right now unless you want to go with the Steiner at 4x. Primary Arms is coming out with a 1-6 that is phillipine made this summer and i bet it will be pretty good. I like their reticles better than what is in the PST
Another option to consider if you can spend a little more is the Delta Stryker 1-6. It has gotten very good reviews but runs $720
https://sageratsafaris.com/the-optics-database/
Info on where scopes are made...
PST Viper II 1-6x24 without question is the best <$600 right now. It is lighter than the original Razor II but it isn't light; everything else is does extremely well, however. Made in the PI but you can see the design is very similar to the Razor II.
Steiner was nice at it's lower price point but only being 1-4x, it's kind of hobbled, especially with so many 1-8s on the street.