Rifle Scopes Scope Suggstions

[Midwest Optics]

So just getting in to long range shooting. Will just be for fun and some range shooting no competitions or anything, out to maybe 500 yards. Picked up a 6.5CM MVP in Oryx chassis so nothing super fancy

Looking to pick up a scope in the next couple months between $600-$1000. Also used pricing is fine doesnt have to be new. Just looking for some suggestions so I can start looking around and doing some research

Was kinda leaning toward a viper gen ii 5-25 but really open to anything

Also what does everyone prefer FFP or SFP?

Thanks

 

[Alabusa]

Athlon Midas Tac is the best bang for the buck in that price range.

 

[TheBigCountry]

Athlon
SWFA 3-15
Vortex 3-15
Bushnell DMR/LRTS


Pick your poison

 

[Kadams1563]

FFP

the PST Genii’s are nice and they come in the EBR-7C reticle.

I have on my .22 and have tested the heck out of the repeatability with no issues. I’m constantly dialing with it.

 

[beetroot]

I am very partial to the PST Gen 2.

There are arguments for each SFP and FFP, but for your use go FFP.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be our pleasure to discuss different options with you. Great offerings in your price range include:

Hawke Frontier & Sidewinders

Bushnell LRTS & DMR II

Athlon Ares ETR & BTR, Midas TAC

Steiner P4Xi

Meopta Optika6

Give a call to discuss what would be best for you

 

[JMetzinger]

Athlon Midas Tac’s are hard to beat for the cost. I have three and they are great. Track well and decent glass with a center dot, tree style reticle.

 

[Painjob38]

In that price range my vote goes to the vortex viper pst gen 2

 

[JayseM_SportOptics]

I'm another proponent for the Vortex Viper PST Gen II. I have the pleasure of messing with many different scopes of many different price points pretty much all day, every day and I think it's the best option for under $1000.

 

[FLguy55]

The Ares ETR is real hard to beat for under $1k IMO.

 

[tyrex13]

Are the Athlon and PST Gen II made in China? Any in this price range that aren't? Thanks

 

[FLguy55]

The Ares ETR is made in China. The Athlon Cronus is from Japan. I wouldn't hesitate because of China made. That glass is outstanding, quality is solid, turrets feel great, and tracking works. Considering the feature set and specs, you're getting a lot for under $1k. The single grip I've heard from only a few is that apparently once in a while someone gets one where the lines on the turret don't line up with the clicks, but I've heard Athlon will swap your scope out with a new one. Mine was fine. I run a Bushnell XRS 2 on my comp gun and a Mark 5 HD on another. I would consider those each a small step up respectively, but the price tag naturally goes along with that. I'd have no issue taking the Ares out to a mile.

 

[10ring'r]

Are the Athlon and PST Gen II made in China? Any in this price range that aren't? Thanks

Vortex Viper pst Gen II's , are made in the Philippines. Mac

 

[Rob01]

Are the Athlon and PST Gen II made in China? Any in this price range that aren't? Thanks

No the PST Gen II is made in the Philippines as mentioned. They really are a good option in that price range. Excellent features like the zero stop and clickless zeroing as well as very good glass and a great reticle in the 7C. Popped one on my .223 and it works great.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Are the Athlon and PST Gen II made in China? Any in this price range that aren't? Thanks

Bushnell LRTS & DMR II

Steiner P4Xi

Meopta Optika6

Give a call, 516-217-1000, and we can discuss which is best for you.

We are running promos on Bushnell LRTS 4.5-14x44's, Meopta Optika6's, Bushnell DMR II 3.5-21x50's as well as the Steiner P4Xi 4-16x56's @ only $799.99

 

[Harman117]

Bushnell LRTS & DMR II

Steiner P4Xi

Meopta Optika6

Give a call, 516-217-1000, and we can discuss which is best for you.

We are running promos on Bushnell LRTS 4.5-14x44's, Meopta Optika6's, Bushnell DMR II 3.5-21x50's as well as the Steiner P4Xi 4-16x56's @ only $799.99

^ Call him, basically like hitting the easy button.


I'll add one more contender: The new Brownells MPO (see Ilya's comments on this optic so far)

 

[Rob01]

Unless you want a Vortex which they don't sell anymore.

 

[beenjammin]

Another vote for Athlon Midas Tac 5-25x56. Absolutely Mops the floor with anything else in that price range.

34mm tube and 10 mils per turn, great reticle.

If you got to have illumination then go Ares or PST g2.

 

[Abbotm2]

I was looking hard at the Optika6 but went with the Athlon BTR 4.5-27 for the illumination so i could use it for hunting. It’s a great scope with all the bells and whistles, I’ve taken it out to 1000.

 

[CodeMonkey]

I have an Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56 and a Meopta Optika6 5-30x56 on 6.5 Creedmoor rifles. Both come in well under $1k and are excellent optics for the money. Overall I think I like the Optika6 a little better, except when I'm looking through the Midas TAC. ? It's personal preference, but my eyes like the glass and reticle of the Meopta a lot. I have looked through the PST II at the range, and I'd have no complaints with that one either. You'll spend more for good rings for a 34mm tube, but you get more adjustment range. Meopta is made in the Czech Republic, Vortex in the Philippines, an Athlon in China. You really can't go wrong with any of them, pick a reticle you like and go for it.

 

[wb00757]

Brownells MPO.
Damn hard to beat without spending a fair amount more.

Optika 6 would be my second choice