Wanting a New Scope. FFP Under $1500, thoughts?

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Looking for at least 16x and FFP.
Seems like the Vortex PST is the only one in the $1000 to $1500 price range, any other options I should consider that are FFP and under $1500?


Many Thanks,
 
I've been really happy with my 6-25 SFP vortex PST and just acquired a PST 2.5-10 FFP and it seems like it'll fit the bill just fine.
I can't for see you having any problems.
 
Brianma65 said:
Bushnell LRHS, it's max 12 power but very clear.
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Just bought one of these and love it. Very well designed optic. The G2 reticle is one of the best reticles around. This sits 300 wsm. I also have the Bushnell DMR G2 3.5-21x50, they are FFP and if you look you could buy a used one for under $1500, these are in the top 3 prefered scopes of the the PRS crowd down south. Amazing value.
 
scott_r said:
Just bought one of these and love it. Very well designed optic. The G2 reticle is one of the best reticles around. This sits 300 wsm. I also have the Bushnell DMR G2 3.5-21x50, they are FFP and if you look you could buy a used one for under $1500, these are in the top 3 prefered scopes of the the PRS crowd down south. Amazing value.
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I have the 21x and I agree fully.
 
My shooting buddy says he's had a bushie let him down, but I've not heard of any others. A 1500$ XRS/ERS is a steal, whereas 1500$ gets you a brand new FFP Vortex PST, but with all the reports of failures.....

I'm glad I grabbed my two bushnells on the 30-40% off sale at WSS. I just wish they were MOA.
 
If you're willing to go a little higher than $1500 I highly recommend the Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1, it's a FFP with either MOA or Mil-R reticle with matched turrets and settable zero. I have one working quite nicely on my FNAR.
 
The Bushnell DMR will be a few hundred $ north of $1500 new, if and when stock comes back in, which isn't until Sept from what I've heard. (I've been shopping for a new scope, similar budget to you) You can find a Burris XTR II 5-25 for $1650ish and the Nightforce SHV goes for $1650ish as well (which is what I ordered). Another option is the Sightron S3 FFP which is just a hair under $1500.
 
Gunneegoogoo said:
My shooting buddy says he's had a bushie let him down, but I've not heard of any others. A 1500$ XRS/ERS is a steal, whereas 1500$ gets you a brand new FFP Vortex PST, but with all the reports of failures.....

I'm glad I grabbed my two bushnells on the 30-40% off sale at WSS. I just wish they were MOA.
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Really anything man made is prone to failure..some products much more then others. Bushnell offers the same "no fault warranty" for life just as Vortex. I also scooped up my Bushnells at 40% off at WSS...and this was before the CND dollar tanked.
 
scott_r said:
Really anything man made is prone to failure..some products much more then others. Bushnell offers the same "no fault warranty" for life just as Vortex. I also scooped up my Bushnells at 40% off at WSS...and this was before the CND dollar tanked.
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I bet we did it the same weekend!!! May of '14 I think
 
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So further to this. Whats the difference between the the Bushnell 3.5-21x Models. I see there is a #ET35215G and a GZ. $700 dollars difference and all I can see is the zero stop feature. Or am I missing something??
 
calvin5673 said:
So further to this. Whats the difference between the the Bushnell 3.5-21x Models. I see there is a #ET35215G and a GZ. $700 dollars difference and all I can see is the zero stop feature. Or am I missing something??
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Good question. Looks like you're right. The HDMR has the horus reticles, the DMR vs. ERS looks like its just the z-stop that's the difference. Not sure how that justifies 700$.....????

GGG
 
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