Vortex 1-4 Viper Vs. 1-6 Strike Eagle?

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I have been shooting my Zastava m85 full stock in 7.62x39 allot recently and think it is about time to throw an optic on it. i intend to use the rifle for all around, hunting and target shooting around 25-200 yards. I have been really stuck between the two scopes vortex has available, the 1-6 Strike eagle or the 1-4 viper pst. Overall my main questions are is the additional magnification on the 1-6 that beneficial at the range Im shooting and is the extra $250 for the viper that worth it? i have no problem shelling out the extra money if its worth it, being a student, funds can go elsewhere.

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The viper is significantly better glass according to most reviews but I think the strike eagle is quite sufficient for most range use.
 
I just had both in my hands the other week. I can give you a breakdown of my impressions of both.

-The glass is definitely better on the Viper than the Strike Eagle. That being said, the glass was good on the Strike Eagle. I think the only time it may make a difference would be if you were hunting heavily wooded areas, or near dusk. If I had not had the Viper in my hand I would have thought it was great.
- The overall build of the Viper seemed batter than the Strike Eagle. Both do have the lifetime warranty though.
- I am not used to first focal plane reticles like those found on the Viper. I found the little circle not that great when on 1x. The second focal plane reticle on the Strike Eagle was the same size through all power settings. Personally, I did not see the point of it in such a low powered scope.
- I liked the semi circle with the partial cross hairs inside found on the Strike Eagle. It allows quick target acquisition at close range, but allows the cross hairs to be used at distance. That was a big thing for me as I wanted it for testing loads at 100 yards (my Millett DMS-1 did not work as well for that).
- The extra zoom of the Strike Eagle I found a major benefit when looking through both at distance.
- The Viper was about $300 more expensive than the Strike Eagle where I was looking.

After all of that, I went with the Strike Eagle. I am using it on a non critical rifle so I am not worried about failures. If I was trusting my life to one of them, I probably would have gone with the Viper, but how many of us actually need a scope for that anyway? The cost difference was a big thing too; I am forking out more in daycare bills than my mortgage right now, so cost is a factor.
 
COREY said:
I just had both in my hands the other week. I can give you a breakdown of my impressions of both.

-The glass is definitely better on the Viper than the Strike Eagle. That being said, the glass was good on the Strike Eagle. I think the only time it may make a difference would be if you were hunting heavily wooded areas, or near dusk. If I had not had the Viper in my hand I would have thought it was great.
- The overall build of the Viper seemed batter than the Strike Eagle. Both do have the lifetime warranty though.
- I am not used to first focal plane reticles like those found on the Viper. I found the little circle not that great when on 1x. The second focal plane reticle on the Strike Eagle was the same size through all power settings. Personally, I did not see the point of it in such a low powered scope.
- I liked the semi circle with the partial cross hairs inside found on the Strike Eagle. It allows quick target acquisition at close range, but allows the cross hairs to be used at distance. That was a big thing for me as I wanted it for testing loads at 100 yards (my Millett DMS-1 did not work as well for that).
- The extra zoom of the Strike Eagle I found a major benefit when looking through both at distance.
- The Viper was about $300 more expensive than the Strike Eagle where I was looking.

After all of that, I went with the Strike Eagle. I am using it on a non critical rifle so I am not worried about failures. If I was trusting my life to one of them, I probably would have gone with the Viper, but how many of us actually need a scope for that anyway? The cost difference was a big thing too; I am forking out more in daycare bills than my mortgage right now, so cost is a factor.
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yea it looks as if im sold on the strike eagle for reasons of priced value and magnifacation which will help extend the utility of the rifle. thanks for the positive feedback on the scopes
 
When I got my hands on a Strike Eagle I wasnt overly impressed to be honest.
The extra magnification was nice, but beside my Bushnell AR1-4 I personally found the Bushnell clearer.

Not often will I say that, as I am typically a Vortex fan. Still saving for a Razor for my AR... thats one damn fine optic!
 
I do not know if they are still available, but Al Flaherty had some in stock a week ago (got an email about it from them).

koesdibyo is right; there is better quality glass out there (Viper PST is an example). I cannot say I have looked through The Bushnell AR scopes enough to comment, but would believe what is said. This is one of the cases of not being able to cram a size 9 foot into a size 5 shoe. To get all the other features, at the price point, the glass quality suffers a bit. I wanted a Leupold Mark 6, but it is WAY out of my price point. It all depends on what you want it for and what features are more important; mine was cost, magnification, reticle, and glass quality in that order.
 
I have the Viper 1-4 and absolutely love it. Mounted it on my almost brand new S & W model 1854 ( lever action 44 mag rifle ) it's super clear and bright and at 1X power it's fast as hell for target acquisition. Not as fast as the ghost ring sights that come with the rifle of course. But pretty damn fast. BTW, bought the rifle brand new from a small dealer in Calgary for $1750 all in. IMO, it's better than a similar Marlin.
 
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