Did you have any updates on any of these scopes Rob?
Did you narrow it down to a few favorites or have you kept everything?
I'm really close to buying a Burris XTR Pro, I really like the reticle, FOV, and toolless/removable turret.
However all the reviews on the Zeiss, Element and RZR G3 6-36 make it seem like the better way to go, the Burris doesn't get much love these days.
I have the XTR Pro, LRP S3, and Razor G3. My favorite is the Razor for sure, but all are very serviceable on a hobbiest target/PRS comp rifle.
The XTR Pro is pulling up the rear on most things, but not by much. The contrast isn't quite there with the others, but the clarity is. It has a warmer look to it, and a better reticle for trying to punch parer vs the Zeiss IMO. I got mine when you could grab one for $1,400 - 1,500, and at that price range I think they are a fantastic optic. Not at $2K+ though.
For the LRP S3...I've griped about the lens coating and bloom when the rising/setting sun is directly behind you enough already. The reticle is a bit loud for my liking as well, but is very usable and reticles are personal preferences anyway. Otherwise I think it rules the roost of sub $2K optics still...but I wouldn't pay full retail of $2,200 - 2,400 to get one now.
The G3 Razor is very much comparable with the ATACR. You'll notice a difference between it and the previously two mentioned scopes above if you have them next to each other, but there's not all that much of a difference in glass. Mechanically, I like the detents on the Razor a lot more. Over Memorial Day you could get one for $2,400 again, but that only happens once or twice a year. Depending on what you qualify for... you can get an ATACR for less money the other 361 days per year, and that's what I did for my last purchase a year ago.
So my choice would be made on available budget (provided I could wait for and find the sales):
- $1,500 - XTR Pro
- $2K - LRP S3
- $2,500 - Razor
Sorry, no experience with the Element.
