Rifle Scopes SHV 4-14 F1 v Vortex g2 PST 3-15

[BallisticPrimate]

I'm looking to pick up one of these to cover the role of general purpose backup optic that will spend most of its time on a rimfire.

Here in Australia they are the same price. I can't easily get hands on with them so looking for some feedback on the pros and cons of each for the role I've described.

Cheers

 

[OLD308]

Have both, the NF does not have a gridded option. Just crosshairs with tick marks. The vortex does have a gridded option. If any of that matters. The NF feels stout, the Vortex feels normal. Vague I know. Glass is close with the NF winning, but not enough for me to see the cost difference here in the US. Turrets feel good on both. NF is a bit stiffer. Personally, I prefer higher power on a 22lr. For the same price I would go NF. Just because it feels better in every way, but not enough for me to be able to quantify it better.

NF pros: Feels better and glass looks clearer slightly.
NF cons: no gridded option

Vortex pros: gridded option, cheaper here by a lot.
Vortex cons: same price as NF in your area.