Rifle Scopes Please help with Optic decision!

[Danco411]

I have a new Mega Maten build close to finish chambered in .260 Remington. I'm looking for a new optic for it. My goals are long range steel and possibly some F Class events. I have narrowed my choices down to these.

Bushnell HDMR 3.5-20x50 with MilDot reticle FFP

Bushnell ERS 6-24x50 with IR BRT MilDot reticle FFP

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 with EBR-1 MRAD FFP

Possibly the Sightron SIII 6-24x50 with MilDot reticle. I'm not sure if this is an FFP optic.

I get a dealer discount at Grafs so I can get the Bushnells and Sightrons for a very good price. Unfortunately the G2DMR reticles are out of stock so I am stuck with the MilDot. I'm OK with that but am unsure of the IL BRT MilDot on the ERS. I have a Viper PST 4-16 EBR which is great but do not get a discount on the Vortex so I'll be paying full price.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[jerry1]

Re: Please help with Optic decision!

In most types of target shooting (most of the time) you need the highest power. I would say go with the Vortex. It has the highest resale value when the time comes to step up. The odds are very high that you will regret your purchase. If you can save up some more funds then you can get into the range of a used Nightforce. If you get a Nightforce you will have a life time investment. You won't have any regrets and you will start out with the real deal. I offer this suggestion because I made the same mistake. Get good equipment and enjoy it.

 

[samnev]

Re: Please help with Optic decision!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jerry1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In most types of target shooting (most of the time) you need the highest power. I would say go with the Vortex. It has the highest resale value when the time comes to step up. The odds are very high that you will regret your purchase. If you can save up some more funds then you can get into the range of a used Nightforce. If you get a Nightforce you will have a life time investment. You won't have any regrets and you will start out with the real deal. I offer this suggestion because I made the same mistake. Get good equipment and enjoy it. </div></div>

I agree with the above.