So, I know the NXS 2.5-10 is still one of the top in this category. But what other options are out there for a decent mil/mil FFP with good glass for a 14.5" SPRish beater.
Rifle Scopes 2.5-10 is there viable options under 700?
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Burris xtr 2 would be a good choice
If you really want to save done money I saw midway had done viper pst (gen1) on clearance for like $359
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009764294?pid=178916
If you really want to save done money I saw midway had done viper pst (gen1) on clearance for like $359
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009764294?pid=178916
The NF NXS is not FFP which you are requiring, is that necessity for you with such a low top end mag range? If you can go with SFP, your options open up significantly.
Look at:
Primary Arms
Vortex
Burris
Trijicon
Primary Arms
Vortex
Burris
Trijicon
I picked up a vortex viper 2-10 in mils on eBay for just over $600, it's a nice scope other than the turrets don't lock.
+1 on the XTR2.
I have the -15x and -20x XTR2 and like them a lot.
I have the -15x and -20x XTR2 and like them a lot.
How about the Athlon Optics Ares BTR GEN2 2.5-15x50 - APLR3 FFP IR MIL HD? It's $799.99 and with our 10% Off ALL NEW Athlon Optics - Today Through Sunday it's only $$719.99
| HD Glass | HD Glass gives you better light transmission, brighter, and sharper image. |
| Illuminated Reticle | The illuminated reticle provides greater visibility during dusk and dawn and other low ambient light environment. |
| First Focal Plane Reticle | First focal plane reticle stays valid at all power settings allowing you to fully utilize the specially designed reticle that shrinks or grows along with your target as you zoom in or out. The reticle offers quick target engagement at low power while offering precise holdover positions with finer details. |
| Etched Glass Reticle | Reticle etched on the glass that provides excellent backing support for complex reticle design and offers great durability and much higher shock resistance to recoil |
| Advanced Fully Multicoated | Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses |
| XPL Coating | XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches or anything else mother nature can throw at you. |
| Precision Zero Stop System | The system allows you to lock down your zero position and dial back to it with a sharp and precise stop right at your zero mark even you are turning it in pitch-dark or blinded folded. |
| High Precision Erector System | The high precision erector system processed by high precision CNC machine with +/- 0.0001mm tolerance level to provide you the most accurate power settings and smoothest magnification change |
| 6061 T6 Aluminum | The 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum tube that has exceptional strength and superior mechanical integrity will protect these world class optics no matter what punishment you throw at it. |
| Exposed Tactical Direct Dial | Exposed Direct Dial Turrets for elevation and windage allow you to quickly make adjustment as you needed and engage your target within a blink of your eyes |
| One Piece Tube Construction | Heat treated one piece tube gives the scope extra strength over multi-piece tubes. A one piece tube also is better at keeping moisture out thus keeping your scope fog proof for the life of the product |
| Waterproof | Waterproof to protect the scope in the harshest weather conditions or if accidently submerged underwater |
| Fog proof | Fog proof to allow you to immediately engage your target when you take your rifle to cold ambient temperature from warm inside |
| Shockproof | Robust mechanical system with special designs on both control and erector system that give you the ultimate recoil resistance to withstand 1000G recoil for 1000 times. |
| Argon Purged | Argon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability |
| Magnification | 2.5-15 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Reticle | APLR3 FFP IR MIL, Glass Etched illuminated |
| Surface Finish | Matte |
| Lens Coating | Wide Band Fully Multicoated |
| Extra Coating | Xtra Protective Coating |
| Tube Material | 6061 Aluminium |
| Tube Diameter | 30 mm |
| Exit Pupil | 11.1-3.3 mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.9" |
| Field of View @100 yards | 41.8-6.8 ft |
| Click Value | 0.1 mil |
| Adjustment range per rotation | 10 mil |
| Total Elevation Adjustment | 29 mil |
| Total Windage Adjustment | 29 mil |
| Turret Style | Exposed Direct Dial |
| Parallax Adjustment | Side Focus – 10 yards to infinity |
| Purging Material | Argon |
| Length | 13.8 " |
| Weight | 27.3 oz |
| User Instruction Manual | Download |
| Reticle Manual | Download |
SWFA has a 3-9 that is great for the money, no illumination, but mil-mil, good glass, good turrets, rock solid. Many here are SWFA fans, as am I, and they back their stuff 100%.
For the money, I haven't found better.
For the money, I haven't found better.
Meopta offers a Optika 6 in 2.5-15x44 and the model in this link are all less than $700:
Thanks for all the options. I used the NF as the example because that is the experience I have with this type of optic from years ago aside from a first gen early production viper that was poor quality.
Ill checkout the Burris and the Meopta (I have an optika 1-6 on the way from a trade deal). IIRC Burris has a mil program, I should probably research that as well.
The FFP requirement is lame but I'm just getting back into shooting rifles and I really want to learn how to actually use my scopes and I remember milling being easier with FFP.
Ill checkout the Burris and the Meopta (I have an optika 1-6 on the way from a trade deal). IIRC Burris has a mil program, I should probably research that as well.
The FFP requirement is lame but I'm just getting back into shooting rifles and I really want to learn how to actually use my scopes and I remember milling being easier with FFP.
Meopta offers a Optika 6 in 2.5-15x44 and the model in this link are all less than $700:
Looks like they are all backordered. I may have to keep looking into these for the money. May just have to go the BDC route and ensure its trued.
Rifle Scopes - Trijicon 2-10x36!!!! Spr worthy!!!
https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-Credo-2-10x36-FFP-w-Red-MRAD-Precision-Tree-30mm-Matte-Black-Riflescope.aspx Finally someone got it right!!!!! At least on paper..........
www.snipershide.com 
At the moment we have theBushnell Elite Tactical LRTS 4.5-18x44mm Flat Dark Earth - FFP - G3 for only $749.99
Rifle Scopes - Trijicon 2-10x36!!!! Spr worthy!!!
https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-Credo-2-10x36-FFP-w-Red-MRAD-Precision-Tree-30mm-Matte-Black-Riflescope.aspx Finally someone got it right!!!!! At least on paper..........
Seems like quite the worthy replacement to my trijicon 3-9 although I can't find shit for solid reviews.
Thanks for the help gents. I love the reticle option and price. Ill look for some reviews
FFP on a 2-10 power scope? Not understanding the purpose of FFP in that power range.
I mean... I briefly used the SWFA 3-9 that's FFP and you can only use the reticle at the highest power... which is akin to a SFP scope anyway.
I will say the SWFA HD 3-9's glass and overall build quality was wonderful and if it came in 2-10 or 2-15... I'd be interested (the latter maybe in FFP).
FFP scopes make sense (to me) when you're going to be operating between 10-20 power where the reticle is visible enough to be useful.
I mean... I briefly used the SWFA 3-9 that's FFP and you can only use the reticle at the highest power... which is akin to a SFP scope anyway.
I will say the SWFA HD 3-9's glass and overall build quality was wonderful and if it came in 2-10 or 2-15... I'd be interested (the latter maybe in FFP).
FFP scopes make sense (to me) when you're going to be operating between 10-20 power where the reticle is visible enough to be useful.
Nice to have with thermal/night vision clip ons
I may need to remove the qualifier but want to use the scope to its fullest ability in milling targets and using holds. Its been some time since I have done anything outside of basic pistol work. I don't like high power optics and tend to use different magnifications for searching because of the field of view (intended purpose). I will have a Trijicon Accupower 3-9 on the rifle for the time being. We shall see how terrible I am with that and go from there.
