Scope recommendation?

[Jbar280]

Hoping you guys can help with a scope recommendation as I have never been that much into optics. Have a VX5HD 3-15 X 44 on a Fierce 300WM which is probably my best scope and I like it a lot. Now I am setting up a Tikka 7mm Mag and am wondering if anyone can recommend a similar but maybe more inexpensive option than the VX5. I would like to have 30mm tube, exposed turrets and zero stop. Perhaps something in the Vortex line would be good but I am not familiar with their products. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would like to spend less than $600

 

[mtbullet1]

arken

 

[Varulf]

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 EBR-2C MRAD Scope PST-3158

 

[7.62 Gunner]

Hoping you guys can help with a scope recommendation as I have never been that much into optics. Have a VX5HD 3-15 X 44 on a Fierce 300WM which is probably my best scope and I like it a lot. Now I am setting up a Tikka 7mm Mag and am wondering if anyone can recommend a similar but maybe more inexpensive option than the VX5. I would like to have 30mm tube, exposed turrets and zero stop. Perhaps something in the Vortex line would be good but I am not familiar with their products. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would like to spend less than $600

This is an insane blowout on the Trijicon Credo. It retails over $1000, tracks, holds zero, and has awesome glass.
They have an MOA model for $100 more if you're into that.
https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...nter-Dot-30mm-Matte-Black-Riflescope-290.aspx

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

That credo is a solid value

 

[brcfo_outdoors]

Check out the Element Optics Helix.

 

[Outdrmn]

For your price Athlon should be a consideration. I have a Midas Tac on a Tikka superlite in 7mm-08. Hunt with it and ping steel out to 1K yards with great clarity and tracking.

 

[Rosebud]

Burris 3-15 x44 HD dial up turret, zero stop, E3 reticle light up tiny cross in center . very nice glass. I have three of the Leupold VX5HDZL2 firedot . so I can compare the two. And I'm very pleased with the Burris.

 

[flyguy1]

I went through this last week; ended up getting another VX5, but could have gotten a VX3 4.5x14x40 for $615 so almost in your budget.
Looked at Optica; glass is great but dials a little weird in reviews with odd adjustments.
and a lot of folks like the Burris.
I would not go Vortex in that price range. My gunsmith has seen lots of failures and I trust him.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 EBR-2C MRAD Scope PST-3158

This or the Meopta Optika 6 3-18x50 are surely your answers. Be careful as they may drive you to sell that SFP Leupold!

 

[Paladin300]

The Athlon 5-25x56 Midas Tac with the APRS6 reticle might be the Best Buy out there. Great scope! I have a VX5 3-15, Cronus, Ares ETR, and IOR Valdada and a host of other Leupolds. You are not giving up a lot if anything with the Midas Tac when you consider the price and warranty. They can be had for $849 or less if you shop around. The glass is good to a 1000 yards or more even on days with heavy mirage.

 

[dmj]

Sightron scopes might be worth looking at. Doug from camera land puts some specials in the optics for sale. My experience with them has always been great. They sell a variety of brands and might be worth your time to give them a call and see what they have and recommend. Good luck

 

[flyguy1]

The Athlon 5-25x56 Midas Tac with the APRS6 reticle might be the Best Buy out there. Great scope! I have a VX5 3-15, Cronus, Ares ETR, and IOR Valdada and a host of other Leupolds. You are not giving up a lot if anything with the Midas Tac when you consider the price and warranty. They can be had for $849 or less if you shop around. The glass is good to a 1000 yards or more even on days with heavy mirage.

At least I only advised him to spend $15 over his budget of $600 Bunch of enablers.

 

[Paladin300]

At least I only advised him to spend $15 over his budget of $600 Bunch of enablers.

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