Looks like a new smart scope is coming out from Schmidt & Bender. Original photos are from FinnAccuracy who sell their optics in Finland.
New Schmidt & Bender ‘Smart’ Optic
New Schmidt & Bender ‘Smart’ Optic
That honestly doesn't seem far off.Doing the math of the article, the Army is paying Vortex $10,800 per scope... With OUR money.
plus, if the Vortex smart scope actually delivers what’s promised, then it will a huge leap in capability for the soldiers.That honestly doesn't seem far off.
A razor 1-10 is going for something like $2K new, plus a mount that is built in (add another $250). On top you have the equivalent of a MARS or RAPTAR, STORM, etc. which all run around $10K.
Not sure I would pay that personally, but still doesn't seem unrealistic. All of the guys out of the USASOC competition had MARS or L3 units on top of their rifles, even the 5.56 guns.
And of course with that price comes the great Vortex warranty!! . Just ship them back from the battlefield and they will fix them with a very short turnaround time.
Honestly our razor gen 2’s and 3’s have been pretty good. We have a boatload of them. A lot better than the old leupolds.