This is where I'm at right now...Without seeing the difference for myself, its hard to tell if its really worth it to me. However, if I can afford the nicer glass, I doubt that I would every regret coughing up the extra coin...
I appreciate the comments Gentlemen. Seems there is no question the Steiner will have an edge over the Burris in image quality. Im honestly not too concerned with the thinness of the SCR. If...IF I had a low light, short range shot the illumination would mitigate the thinness of the reticle at...
You make a valid point regarding the SCR, and this was another concern I had in mind. Would you argue that the G3 reticle in the DMR (or LRTS) scopes would be more visible in low-light, low-mag conditions? I suppose the illumination helps with all of them.
I should probably add that I'm open to suggestions of other optics as well. Its a good and bad thing that we have so many great options in the sub $1500 price point now...
So Im trying to make a final decision on an optic and I could use some insight from some people that may have actually worked with both of the scopes I have in mind.
Im torn between several optics, but the two scopes of interest today (it changes every day...) are...
Steiner T5xi 3-15
Burris...
Check out this post from BigJimFish on the scout Hide. Being built by LOW is a good thing, but you still have to deal with EoTech if there is a problem...
http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5511-rifle-scopes/15318896-bigjimfish-shot-show-2017-coverage-thread?s=541&page=2
Like you, I would love to know more. I posted a thread a while back on the Scout Hide basically asking the same thing, but to no avail. My guess is these may getting the cold shoulder due to their history with the holographic sights. They appear to have some good features for their price point...
We typically buy a huge roll of white butcher paper. 30"x500' Its cheap. Mount it to a large flat backstop, then like LL says above take a minimum 36" level and make yourself 2-3 vertical lines on the paper. Use a really heavy profile black marker. 36" gets you 10 mils. If you have access...
I thought this myself, but to be honest, I think it is a little inconsequential. I would love to be told that its made in the same factory as the NXS or other NF pieces, but I really don't see how it is that important. NF has no interest in putting out a shoddy product. Regardless of where its...
A smaller objective might be nice, but the 56 definitely won't be stopping me. It would be great to see some MIL based reticles and adjustments though.
00Bullitt- Any chance we might see some mil/mil SHV scopes or possibly some additional magnification ranges in the future? Depending on...
That 3-18 is everything I was hoping the Bushy ERS would be. Very exciting.
Any info on the 'L-Tec' turrets? Do they lock?
Looks like the illumination is concentric with the parallax knob now, but I cant see the controls. Is it digital?
My first thought is .338 is an aweful expensive round to feed an auto, but I suppose if you can afford a gun that price...I guess you can afford the ammo...
Not for me though. Im a poor bastard...
BELLYCRAWL-
Looks like its doing pretty well! I have a similar setup to your rifle. What ammo did you shoot the above group with? Im assuming the 168gr GMM? I didnt get much performance from the 147gr surplus stuff, but didnt expect much from it either.
FWIW, I've had good results with...