Hey guys,
I have been doing a bit of research and finally came down to Leupold vs Vortex for my future rifle.
Quick background:
Been clay shooting for 10+years (still learning)
shot handguns here and there
no experience to long range shooting / bolt action rifle.
My friend and I have been talking and got ourselves into getting a nice set of bolt action for some 1000 yard+ shooting.
We are still debating but it looks like we are looking towards Savage 110 Stealth Evo (cant afford tikka... ...)
When it comes to optics... well I have little to no knowledge towards optics.
After talking to my friend, we've filtered down to MIL, FFP, something that will handle 1000 yard, up to 1000m.
And so far what I am looking at are:
Leupold VX-3i LRP 8.5-25x50mm (30mm) Side Focus MIL FFP
Vortex VIPER® PST™ GEN II 5-25X50 FFP
What do you guys think and what are your opinions?
Let me know =)
Thanks
Good on you for trying a new discipline, I’ve gone down this very road recently with the same dilemma.
Lots of great recommendations by guys here on how to spend $5000+/- on a scope...
Their arguments aren’t wrong, just their perspective.
I wanted to play (not compete at the highest level) with the long range idea and some of the optic features not normally included with the mainstay scopes (mil/mil/FFP).
I don’t know the priorities or budgets of these guys; maybe they’re loaded, maybe they live with an empty fridge...I don’t know but I do better than okay and I can’t afford some of the kit they stand behind.
I definitely can’t afford multiple purchases of these high end optics to compare what’s best between them, that’s just not a reality in my world...And I’m not in debt and make good money (great by most), even the cost of comparing multiple mid level scopes would come at a significant cost to the household as a few of these add up the dollars quickly.
I quickly narrowed the field down as you did.
I trust the VX3’s on my hunting rifles without question. I’ve never needed a warranty and they always perform perfectly.
The Vortex offers a fantastic warranty and includes lots of features at a more reasonable price point. As for quality I had a Vortex Strike Eagle before on an AR and it worked excellent.
For me the Vortex was a better price point, offered illumination, has a manufacturer who backs it up (as does Leupold) and generally is considered a quality optic, plus it’s easy to sell if/when I want to remortgage the house to upgrade.
So I bought the Vortex Viper PST II 5-25x50 FFP in MIL.
Unfortunately due to COVID I haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet but so far I still think it was the right decision for me.