Looking for a scope which is a step up from a Vortex HST 4-16x44. About the $1000 price range. Must have exposed turrets, mrad reticle and mrad click stops. 10 mrad per rotation would be a bonus. 30mm tube would also be a bonus.
Long story: the 44mm objective on the Vortex doesn't let enough light in for twilight use; I took it deer hunting yesterday and it was at the limit of being useable in twilight even dialled down to 4x power. For target use, the exit pupil diameter is too small at 16x and I find the IQ not particularly good past 10x zoom. So would like a new scope with a 50 or 56mm objective. Similar 4-16 zoom range and illuminated reticle. The illuminated reticle isn't a hard requirement but I'd like it.
Will be used 95% for target shooting and 5% for hunting.
I have a Primary Arms GLx 4-16x50 FFP on a 22 rimfire which would actually be a good replacement for the Vortex. But I just can't make myself buy two of the same scope.
Have looked at some of the Burris scopes which are the right price but I'd have to add another $100++ for 34mm rings when I've just bought a set of expensive 30mm rings.
Long story: the 44mm objective on the Vortex doesn't let enough light in for twilight use; I took it deer hunting yesterday and it was at the limit of being useable in twilight even dialled down to 4x power. For target use, the exit pupil diameter is too small at 16x and I find the IQ not particularly good past 10x zoom. So would like a new scope with a 50 or 56mm objective. Similar 4-16 zoom range and illuminated reticle. The illuminated reticle isn't a hard requirement but I'd like it.
Will be used 95% for target shooting and 5% for hunting.
I have a Primary Arms GLx 4-16x50 FFP on a 22 rimfire which would actually be a good replacement for the Vortex. But I just can't make myself buy two of the same scope.
Have looked at some of the Burris scopes which are the right price but I'd have to add another $100++ for 34mm rings when I've just bought a set of expensive 30mm rings.
