Staying under the $500 budget i really have it narrowed down to a Ares BTR 2.5-15 for 399 or a Bushnell Forge 4.5-27 SFP for 450. I've tried doing research the past 2 days but no one local to me really carries these to actually get my hands on and video reviews are kinda lacking. I feel myself leaning towards the Forge because of the higher magnification and the SFP really doesn't bother me being a new shooter; plus allows me to use the reticle more easily at 8x- power. Just looking for some input from people who have experience with either and has an input on glass and overall quality.
Rifle Scopes Bushnell Forge vs Athon Ares
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What do you plan on using it for? SFP definitely bothered me when I started shooting competitions. I immediately replaced my SFP scopes with FFP scopes.
No comps; more of a target rifle only out to 600, but i feel the higher magni would be nice trying to get those tight groups. Could also see myself taking some under 100 yd shots with it and thats why i felt the SFP would be better in case i ran it down around the 5x power.
I liked the Ares and Forge. The Ares glass on that one wasn't too bad on mine. Better than the 5-25 I had.
The Forge glass is good. Locking turrets are nice. I think the Forge is a better scope. I have it on my .22 lr now. My big rifles have MK5.
Either one will be a very good deal.
The Forge glass is good. Locking turrets are nice. I think the Forge is a better scope. I have it on my .22 lr now. My big rifles have MK5.
Either one will be a very good deal.
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