I've had a Vortex 6-24 PST on "order" for over three months now with no delivery date in sight. I'm getting impatient now. I'm debating canceling the order and getting a similar Weaver Tac or looking into the SWFA SS line up. My goal is to set up a weapon for 1,000 meter shooting. I will mount the scope on either my RRA LAR 8 Predator or a Remington 700 chambered in 300 wsm. Any advice from members that have hands-on experience with these optics will be appreciated.
Rifle Scopes Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
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Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
i own a pst 6-24. if i were u i would get that one. if u want second focal plane they are on ebay now. my buddy has a weaver. but i like the vortex more and they have an excellent customer service. if i were u i would look around till u find one before u cancel your order. give europtic a call they are great guys to work with.
i own a pst 6-24. if i were u i would get that one. if u want second focal plane they are on ebay now. my buddy has a weaver. but i like the vortex more and they have an excellent customer service. if i were u i would look around till u find one before u cancel your order. give europtic a call they are great guys to work with.
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
I can justify spending up to $1,200.00 right now. I'm not going to compromise on a second focal plane scope, I feel the market has come to a point where we can get ftp glass for my budget.
-midkansasguy, you mentioned that you own the 6-24 pst, did you get a chance to use the 4-16x pst? I've called a couple of vendors that tell me it is the same quality glass as the 6-24x pst, but here on the forum, many people are saying the clarity is appears to be better with the 6-24x pst. Personally, I think the sales reps. that I talked to are just reading the same sales sheet that I'm pulling up online. That's why I respect our member's opinions because we are out in the field actually using the equipment. Thanks guys!
I can justify spending up to $1,200.00 right now. I'm not going to compromise on a second focal plane scope, I feel the market has come to a point where we can get ftp glass for my budget.
-midkansasguy, you mentioned that you own the 6-24 pst, did you get a chance to use the 4-16x pst? I've called a couple of vendors that tell me it is the same quality glass as the 6-24x pst, but here on the forum, many people are saying the clarity is appears to be better with the 6-24x pst. Personally, I think the sales reps. that I talked to are just reading the same sales sheet that I'm pulling up online. That's why I respect our member's opinions because we are out in the field actually using the equipment. Thanks guys!
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
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Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
Could add the Bushy GDMR/HDMR into this as well, for that money, or close to it......
Could add the Bushy GDMR/HDMR into this as well, for that money, or close to it......
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
i've got a SS 5-20, and shot my 308 out to 950y. It works very well. 10 mils per turn is a great feature and the turrets are awesome. they are both audible and tactile.
i've got a SS 5-20, and shot my 308 out to 950y. It works very well. 10 mils per turn is a great feature and the turrets are awesome. they are both audible and tactile.
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
I've heard the same thing about the glass being better on the 6-24x. I'd like to know if this is true or not as well.
I've heard the same thing about the glass being better on the 6-24x. I'd like to know if this is true or not as well.
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
Check with Scott at Liberty, he may have some Vortex, and ask about the new Bushnell Elite FFP's (I know nothing about them, but priced similar to PST's)
http://www.libertyoptics.com/contents/en-us/d17.html
Check with Scott at Liberty, he may have some Vortex, and ask about the new Bushnell Elite FFP's (I know nothing about them, but priced similar to PST's)
http://www.libertyoptics.com/contents/en-us/d17.html
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
well i helped a buddy on a build and recommended the pst to him and he got the 4-16 sfp and i like it. but i didnt think there would be a difference in picture quality so when i looked thru his i thought yea looks pretty good but i did not do a side by side comparison. and every time i look thru mine im like damn that looks good. ive never owned a scope that is that good. whenever i upgrade i will upgrade to the razor for sure. i will tell u that the weaver looks pretty good but i wasnt really to impressed as i was with my pst. my pst is so clear at 600 its crazy. cant imagine what a s&b looks like at 600. but seriously look on ebay everyday, i did and when they had it i called and had mine in 4 days. but dont cancel your order till u find one. a lot of guys on here helped me track one down. they are hard to find for a reason. definately wait its worth it. let us know how u like it when u get it
well i helped a buddy on a build and recommended the pst to him and he got the 4-16 sfp and i like it. but i didnt think there would be a difference in picture quality so when i looked thru his i thought yea looks pretty good but i did not do a side by side comparison. and every time i look thru mine im like damn that looks good. ive never owned a scope that is that good. whenever i upgrade i will upgrade to the razor for sure. i will tell u that the weaver looks pretty good but i wasnt really to impressed as i was with my pst. my pst is so clear at 600 its crazy. cant imagine what a s&b looks like at 600. but seriously look on ebay everyday, i did and when they had it i called and had mine in 4 days. but dont cancel your order till u find one. a lot of guys on here helped me track one down. they are hard to find for a reason. definately wait its worth it. let us know how u like it when u get it
Re: Vortex PST, Weaver Tac, or SWFA for 1,000 meters?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johnseman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I've had a Vortex 6-24 PST on "order" for over three months now with no delivery date in sight. I'm getting impatient now. </div></div>
That happened to me, as well. I switched the order to a Bushnell Elite Tactical 6-24x50 (ET6245F). It was only $40 more than the Vortex PST. Nothing against Vortex, I was just tired of waiting and had heard good things about the Bushnell.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johnseman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I've had a Vortex 6-24 PST on "order" for over three months now with no delivery date in sight. I'm getting impatient now. </div></div>
That happened to me, as well. I switched the order to a Bushnell Elite Tactical 6-24x50 (ET6245F). It was only $40 more than the Vortex PST. Nothing against Vortex, I was just tired of waiting and had heard good things about the Bushnell.
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