Maybe a scope for b'day present?

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  • grayfox
    Chieftain
    • Jan 2017
    • 4306
    #1

    Maybe a scope for b'day present?

    So. I have several Vortex scopes (1 PST gen 1, 2 strike eagles 3-18x) and a couple of the PA 4-14 ffp's... but I'm thinking maybe this year to get 1 scope a bit higher up on the goodness scale...?
    Looking for recommendations, I think street price limit would be $1K...
    I like MOA and subtensions (not the bdc style), that's what all my current ones are and I'm too old to change. Plus this time a FFP is my choice.
    I looked at a Vortex pst gen II ffp, the 3-15x44....
    For my eyes I want as clear of glass as I can get, for the budget.

    This scope will be for hunting, some long range shooting out to maybe 600 yds. I have another for the 1000 yd playing.
    Probably put this one a savage 6.5 Creed, 20" barrel I'm currently working on loads for it.
    My Grrrs are all set up ok for now, for what I can do with them, so this one is for a bolt action.

    Anyway, if anyone has some thoughts or suggestions, or experience, would like to hear.

    Thanks.
    "Down the floor, out the door, Go Brandon Go!!!!!"
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  • fabbrisd
    Bloodstained
    • Oct 2020
    • 28
    #2
    You can always call Josh at Eurooptic M-Sat normal East Coast business hrs and ask him about his very/most experienced opinion - good guy ! Business tel normal hrs (570) 368-3920

    Every scope design has trade-off's - and sometimes holding onto old habit will holds you back from moving farther forward.

    At my age "Clear Glass" is a essential - I am a MRAD guy with my Nikon FX1000 6-24 IL is the "clearest" 50 scope I have under $1000 - it was $600 when I bought it ... my Nightforce 56 MOAR is a "bit clearer" - but 2.5X the price of the Nikon

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    • Mesa1978
      Warrior
      • May 2015
      • 255
      #3
      I have spoken on the phone with, and purchased from, Josh, very good to work with.

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      • drewthebrave
        Warrior
        • Aug 2016
        • 208
        #4
        I'd also recommend calling Doug at CameraLand NY. I picked up an Athlon Ares BTR from him last Black Friday and I REALLY like it. They have an Ares ETR open box (MOA) for $1000 right now:
        Product Description
        https://cameralandny.com/shop/athlon-optics-ares-etr-4-5-30x56-black-aplr2-ffp-ir-moa-open-box-212101/8a1a7a10-9c0d-0137-12f9-00163e90e196?variation=1986042&query=ares%20ETR
        Product Description | Camera Land NY

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        • ike838
          Bloodstained
          • Aug 2017
          • 72
          #5
          Hey Grayfox, what do you about the 3-18 Strike Eagle overall ? I have chance to pick one for $309. Is it worth it or should I keep on looking. Thanks

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          • grayfox
            Chieftain
            • Jan 2017
            • 4306
            #6
            "Down the floor, out the door, Go Brandon Go!!!!!"

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            • ike838
              Bloodstained
              • Aug 2017
              • 72
              #7
              Thanks for the info Grayfox. Glad to hear the glass is halfway decent. I had heard some reports of color fringing on high contrast objects near the edge of the field of view that made me wonder about ordering one. Guess I will try one out.
              I'm sure that you will enjoy the Gen2 PST. Seems to be the scope to beat in that price range.

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