High power scopes?

[shootist~]

You will find a lot more data and opinions on higher powered optics at Snipers Hide. The Vortex PST 6-24 FFP is probably the most popular scope - in your price range and power requirement - over there.

They have a custom search engine:
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=01...x5qqy10o&hl=en

[SomeOtherGuy]

Shot a bit behind a FFP, really like it, better then i thought.

I went to 5 gun stores in my area and non of them have much for upper end anything.
Looked around online and, im looking to pick between

the Weaver you mention in 4-20x50, and the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50
my only question is. What does the Vortex have that the viper doesnt to make the viper $200 more, also i cant seem to find the vortex anywhere instock online.

The Viper PST has illumination, more magnification, a nicer reticle, and mil turrets to go with the mil reticle.

I have the 3-15x50 Weaver Tactical and the 2.5-10x44 Viper PST (not an apples to apples comparison), and looking at just these I like the Viper turrets and reticle a little better, but find the Weaver's glass clarity significantly better, and it also feels more rugged.

At the price point of the FFP Viper PST 6-24, you really should look at the SWFA SS 5-20.

[Moose08]

The Viper PST has illumination, more magnification, a nicer reticle, and mil turrets to go with the mil reticle.

I have the 3-15x50 Weaver Tactical and the 2.5-10x44 Viper PST (not an apples to apples comparison), and looking at just these I like the Viper turrets and reticle a little better, but find the Weaver's glass clarity significantly better, and it also feels more rugged.

At the price point of the FFP Viper PST 6-24, you really should look at the SWFA SS 5-20.

I checked out the SWFA SS 5-20, since i cant seem to find any of these scopes to physically check out im just going off what i read.

I found 2 SWFA SS 5-20 for different prices... not seeing the difference or im totally missing it

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-T...pe-P51642.aspx -$1500

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-T...pe-P51653.aspx -$1300

[Mr. Toad]

I checked out the SWFA SS 5-20, since i cant seem to find any of these scopes to physically check out im just going off what i read.

I found 2 SWFA SS 5-20 for different prices... not seeing the difference or im totally missing it

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-T...pe-P51642.aspx -$1500 - illuminated reticle

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-T...pe-P51653.aspx -$1300 non-illuminated reticle

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[Moose08]

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Ah yeah thank you totally missed it.
Well im reading good things on the SWFA SS 5-20, other then the site i listed has anyone seen it lower then $1300? or is that about best its going to get

[Mr. Toad]

Right now that is, if you wait they run sales every once in while. I purchased the 5-20 and the new 1-6 scope for a little under $1,500. This was like 6 months ago and they still have not shipped. It was a Facebook /tax day special.

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[Moose08]

Right now that is, if you wait they run sales every once in while. I purchased the 5-20 and the new 1-6 scope for a little under $1,500. This was like 6 months ago and they still have not shipped. It was a Facebook /tax day special.

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are they back ordered?

[Mr. Toad]

Not that I am aware off. They are waiting for the 1-6 to come in stock.

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[elnino31]

I would definitely look at the Hide for a used scope. There's great optics that go up for sale regularly. As long as you're dealing with a veteran member you should be good.

As for the 24x. Like others said way too much. You'll be surprised how much more detail you can see at 15x when you're looking through good glass.

A nightforce 3.5-15x can easily be had for $1200. Or check out the Bushnell HDMR's.

[Moose08]

well hmm. 3rd day in a row i tried to get a acct on sniper hide to inquire about some scopes i seen for sale but

"New user registrations are not being accepted at this time."