Rifle Scopes Help me make a decision. Opinions wanted.

[Hunter24]

Ok guys, I sold my leupold vx-3 long range 6.5-20x50 and looking for an upgrade. I've had little experience with higher end optics so I hope your input can help.

Budget is 1200

I've considered vortex, swfa, used nightforce, and leupold mark 4.

What would you do? Thanks

 

[Joop]

It depends on your preferences for features, your rifle and the type of shooting you do. But, if I were to take a blind stab at it, I would go with the Bushnell HDMR.

 

[0311@LAR]

Yea, for $1200 Bushy HDMR for sure. You will not be disappointed.

 

[CanPopper]

I believe the non illuminated SWFA would fit the bill too. Agreed the HDMR and SWFA's are the only two significant upgrades. However, they are much heavier too. I have/had all three scopes in question so I know.

 

[Crosshair]

Another strong contender in the $1200 range is the SWFA SS 5-20x50 HD. I haven't compared them side by side, but am guessing it would slightly edge out the Bushy in clarity. It also has 10 Mils per turn...which is very nice. The Bushy is a great option too.

SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 Tactical 30mm Riflescope

A scope to keep an eye out for that I'm predicting sells and performs great is the new Sightron SIII FFP:
Sightron Riflescopes SIII Series SIIISS624X50LRFFPMH Not sure if they're available yet, but if they're any thing like their SFP brother, they will rock!


on edit; CanPopper beat me to it!

 

[Captain Kirk]

Bushnell DMR with G2DMR gets my vote, not on your list but there you have it.

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

Used Nightforce gets my vote. Has better glass than all the others.

 

[Marcoman]

Used Nightforce gets my vote. Has better glass than all the others.

Agree. Bushnell HDMR second choice.

 

[CanPopper]

Used Nightforce at this price range doesn't have ffp, though.

Just saw in our "For Sale" section an SWFA 5-20x50 HD illuminated for sale for $1250. That would be a good price.

Here are some through the scope videos I did of the HDMR and SWFA HD:
First Review of Bushnell Elite HDMR at 100 Yards - YouTube
SWFA SS HD 5-20x50mm Two Hundred Yard Range Test - YouTube