New vortex StrikeEagle 1-6 sub $400

[shrewd yasu]

I keep hearing guys at the range mention this scope, and they're so excited about it.

These are the same guys who drop hundreds on plate carriers and crap (civilians).

All I can think is guys, it's CHEAPER that the pst 1-4 and made to compete with the even cheaper PA1-6

It's not gonna be as durable or well built as the pst viper. Why is everyone so excited?

[sidewaysil80]

Honestly, instead of introducing sub $400 scopes apparently letting quality and performance suffer; why not improve upon the daylight visibility of the PST? That is literally the ONLY drawback people can come up with for that optic, however its big enough to be a deal breaker for some.

I'll go one better, PLEASE offer a standard black finish on the Razor HD GenII 1-6!

[Onyx Z]

I sure wish Vortex would introduce a mid-grade (Viper PST) 1-6x instead of this budget stuff...

[1slow01Z71]

After playing with one at SHOT I think the glass is a little better than the 1-4 PST and the reticle seemed decently bright. Ill probably pick one up for my 8" 300blk but I wont be ditching my razors. I too was hoping for a 1-6 PST, with capped turrets and a center dot. I think it'll be a hit for entry level 3 gun shooters.

[Nightstalker865]

I sure wish Vortex would introduce a mid-grade (Viper PST) 1-6x instead of this budget stuff...

I think most of us feel the same way.


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[till44]

I think the Primary Arms Gen 2 definitely beats out the Vortex, and it's $100 cheaper so you can put the extra money towards a mount.

I haven't compared the two but $100 for Vortex's excellent warranty may be enough for some to go with the Strike Eagle. I'll wait to get my hands on one before thinking about buying.

[B Cart]

I haven't compared the two but $100 for Vortex's excellent warranty may be enough for some to go with the Strike Eagle. I'll wait to get my hands on one before thinking about buying.

I don't think that would be a bad choice. I think anyone who gets the Strike Eagle is getting a good scope for the money. I personally think the Gen 2 PA 1-6 with ACSS is the superior scope between the two, and Primary Arms seems to be great with warrantying their products, but you probably can't go wrong either way.

[ra2bach]

Well that sucks. I was hoping for improved optic quality over the PA.

Still wish leupold would make a vxr patrol in 1-6. That would have been boobies.

They have released a better reticle in the vx6, but for that price might as well get a razor hd2.

So the hurry up and wait continues, or just spend north of 1000 and get over it.

TANSTAAFL...

[Krampus]

Apparently Vortex is smart enough to give some people what they think they need or want instead of just watching the money flow to their competitors. I can't argue with their logic. I bet the quality will be just fine for plinkers and intro 3 gun but it won't be in the same class as the PST. People buying on hope/rumor will be getting a reality check.

Krampus

[ggp2jz]

Got mine in today. The reticle is actually nice in person and the glass I would say is on par with my SWFA 1-4 ($399.99 version).