20x FFP scope

[Gobears16]

So I'm helping a hunting buddy scope his custom 6.5PRC. I had him buy a vortex razor lht 3-15 sfp. To me it's a perfect hunting scope for its light weight and other features. The glass is very nice for the price point and easy for me to pick up the floating dot. Butttt it's not up to me or my eyes. He has the new tract Toric 5-30 ffp on his MPA 6.5 cm and likes the extra mag and the reticle thickness when zoomed in. He had detached retina surgery back in feb and it didn't heal correctly and has a really hard time focusing the center of the reticle.

His 6.5 PRC is a lightweight build, 6.2lbs without scope. The budget is $1000-2200. For him it's about being able to focus the center of the reticle and have the clearest target picture. Weight isnt a huge issue since he understands he needs a heavier scope to get what he wants/needs.

I put this rifle together thinking of what would fit me and I feel bad that the scope doesn't work for him. What would you guys buy or suggest. Thanks for the help!!

 

[jpd676]

Sightron Siii 6-24 Moa2, it has a nice dot. That or possibly a Super Sniper 5-20. I say that because I have had diabetes for 32 years, causing eye problems and both of those work for me.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I'm just gonna not beat around the bush anymore

swfa 5-20hd is the best scope ever made*

there I said it.

*comment made in jest but it is a fantastic scope

 

[Gobears16]

I'm just gonna not beat around the bush anymore

swfa 5-20hd is the best scope ever made

there I said it.

haha well glad you said it. But I'll wait to hear some more comments. It's definitely on the list.

thoughts on vortex amg?

 

[Deleted member 48126]

thoughts on vortex amg?

It's a great scope if you're the kind of guy who enjoys kissing their sister.

JK...buddy has an AMG. Didn't really run it through the ringer, but the glass was amazing. I mean when I looked through it I said wow. Couldn't comment on durability. It looked well built.

+1 on SWFA. I really love those scopes.

 

[softtail103]

4-24x52 VX6HD. Tough to beat unless you want a tactical Scope. Nightforce NX8 4-32x56 is in the price range.

 

[Axl]

The SWFA's are very good, but you will need to find one second hand, they have been on backorder for about a year.
On the high end of your budget I would look at the NX8
On the low end Meopta Optika6
Cameraland is a good place to call!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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[73driver]

Heck this is easy. If he likes his Tract 4.5-30 then suggest the Tract Toric 4-20X50 FFP scope.

 

[lancetkenyon]

SWFA SS 5-20×50 HD
Used S&B PMII 5-25×56 DT
NF NX8 2.5-20×50 or 4-32×50
Used Premier Heritage 5-25×56
Steiner T5XI 5-25×56

 

[Gobears16]

The NX8 looks like a good Option. How bright is the daylight illumination? I've heard the eye box is finicky. Does anyone have experience with the NX8?

 

[softtail103]

Just looked through a Meopta Optik6 4.7-27x56 with ED glass. Awesome glass. I was told the cost was 850.00 and I could not believe it.

 

[mdw717]

I don't suppose he could use his other eye?

 

[Buster Hemlock]

The NX8 looks like a good Option. How bright is the daylight illumination? I've heard the eye box is finicky. Does anyone have experience with the NX8?

Love the NX8's, I've used them extensively and just bought two more for some guns I'm working on getting together. One 2.5-20 and one 4-32, both FFP with mil turrets and the mil-xt reticle.The illumination is bright even during the day, both red and green. Eye box is a little tight but when the gun is setup right there are no issues. An adjustable cheek piece or some sort of riser to get it right is your friend.