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Rifle Scopes Better glass? PST Gen2 5-25x vs. Helos Gen2 6-24x

Halberdier

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They are very close in price right now. Please ignore reticles, turrets and country of mfg. I'm only really interested in the glass clarity in low light and at long distance.
 
I have a Helos Gen2 2-12 and a PST Gen 2 3-15 but previously owned the 5-25.

If the glass is the same in the 6-24 as the 2-12 then the PST is better glass.
It's not even close between the 3-15 and 2-12, the PST has better glass in every way, resolution, contrast, depth of field, FOV.
 
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I have a Helos Gen2 2-12 and a PST Gen 2 3-15 but previously owned the 5-25.

If the glass is the same in the 6-24 as the 2-12 then the PST is better glass.
It's not even close between the 3-15 and 2-12, the PST has better glass in every way, resolution, contrast, depth of field, FOV.
That's a pretty extreme difference. I can get the PST for $650 right now. Would you say its a no brainer?
 
Since beetroot mentioned it. I think the Strike eagle fits the bill for everything you’re wanting. I wouldn’t overlook it, frankly it seems to be having as good or better track record as the pst 2 as far as durability and mechanics.