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What are the major differences between these Vortex scopes? The PST and the Viper HS-T

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-moa-reticle

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-t-6-24x50-riflescope-with-vmr-1-moa-reticle


The PST is over $400 more.... I have read that the glass is the same as well. I wish companies wouldn't make buying a scope so annoying. My other potential option is the Leupold Vx-3 6.5-20x50mm
 
The PST have illuminated reticle.

They also don't have the same reticle.
IMO I better like the EBR.

VX3's comes with differents reticles and the price vary with each reticle.
I have a VX3 6.5-20X50 LR with the VHR reticle, I like it but its the more expensive model.

IMO the Vortex PST don't worth the 400$ over the HST.
The ideal setup for a Vortex would be an HST with the EBR-1 reticle.

I had a vortex in the past and if I was you, I would look to buy a Leupold or a Sightron instead of a Vortex, but that's just my opinion.
 
Are Pal said:
What are the major differences between these Vortex scopes? The PST and the Viper HS-T

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-moa-reticle

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hs-t-6-24x50-riflescope-with-vmr-1-moa-reticle


The PST is over $400 more.... I have read that the glass is the same as well. I wish companies wouldn't make buying a scope so annoying. My other potential option is the Leupold Vx-3 6.5-20x50mm
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The SFP PST is only about $250 more, different reticule and illumination are the only differences. The FFP model is $400 more, and with this, of course you get the FFP reticule.
 
Are Pal said:
So if i dont care for illuminated reticule I should get the HS-T?
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I have both and prefer the PST. They have a finer etched reticle. I'm all about the reticle. I just like the EBR 1moa reticle better than the VMR1 on the HST. Both are a lot of bang for your buck. The PST has slightly better glass. Is it worth $400 more probably not.
 
Are Pal said:
So if i dont care for illuminated reticule I should get the HS-T?
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I've owned both an FFP PST 2.5-10x32 and an HS-T 4-16x44. I like the reticule on the PST better, and the FFP is an important feature to me, but it depends on your application. The PST was on one of my Swiss Arms, and the HS/T is on my CZ 452. For the PST, being able to range targets easily and holding for SR movers without having to worry about what magnification I was set to was a deciding factor. For the CZ wearing the HS/T, I use it for target shooting at known/fixed distances, so the FFP feature is not important (and I'm using it at max magnification 95% of the time anyway). If it's for a Tactical/Precision rifle, I'd be tempted to recommend the FFP PST.
 
ben777lemay said:
I have forgot to mention the FFP and SFP option on the PST model vs the HST is only offered in the SFP configuration.
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Correction, I have a hs model with a ffp in 4-16 power , the difference between mine and buddy's pst is the illumination and his windage knob is open mine is covered
 
I have both, and if you are just target shooting and don't care about a lit reticle start with the HST, can alway upgrade later if you want, even with the SFP you will be able to dial to the power setting where the MOA is true and do your dial ups if needed going off your hits. It's nice to be able to do it at any power setting, but if just getting into shooting you could live without.
 
Keithjohn said:
Correction, I have a hs model with a ffp in 4-16 power , the difference between mine and buddy's pst is the illumination and his windage knob is open mine is covered
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I was browsing on the Vortex site and you are right.
There is the HS-LR series and some models come with FFP.

But anyway like I said, if I was to buy a Vortex with FFP, I would buy a Sightron instead.
I had a PST FFP and a Sightron SIII FFP and the choice was easy, I dumped the Vortex.

The HS with SFP on the other hand, seems like a better value to me but that's just my opinion.

By the way, what is your budget *Are Pal* ?
 
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