Help me pick a scope...

[smokey24_24]

I'm looking for the best glass I can find in the $1500 range. Preferably in a 5-25 setup...or something close to that range. I'm going down the rabbit hole way too much and need some help. I've looked at

Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22
Leupold Mk4 & Mk5
Athlon Cronus
Element Nexus
Zeiss LRP S3 (used one)...
Meopta Optika 6
Anything else in that price range that would offer better glass?

It will go on a Tikka T3 Tac A1 6.5 Creedmoor that will be used to get out to about 1000 yards or so, with some occasional deer hunting from a blind. Any help is greatly appreciated. My eyes aren't the best in the world so glass quality is preference.

 

[codym]

I like the mark 5 in that price range if keeping weight down field of view is tight but a solid optic or at least mine have been. if not you can find a razor gen 2 in that price range, always liked the glass on those.

 

[simonp]

Another vote for the MK V

 

[beetroot]

Ziess LRP will be the best if you find a used one, Burris XTR Pro a little behind.
If buying new then Athlon Cronus.

 

[Kickin45]

I’ve never gotten to use theZeiss 5-25
But the 6-36 is pretty amazing.
Cronus
MK4HD

 

[TahoeDust]

From that list, if you can get into a Zeiss in your budget, that would be my choice.