Looking for real world experience with the US optics TS 5-25 vs similar Vortex scopes. I know they aren't Schmidt & Benders but just looking for a half decent trainer for others who are new to shooting.
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Rifle Scopes Us Optics TS 5-25x50 vs Vortex?
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I have the USO TS 5-25x on my rimfire rifle. Also have a Vortex PST Gen 1 5-25X on my 6.5CM.
Pros of the USO: Glass is pretty clear to my eye. Probably on par or better than the PST Gen 1. But I haven’t compared it to the PST Gen 2 or the Diamond Back.
The reticle is my favorite feature on the USO. It’s useful and plenty capable
for the type of shots you see in NRL22 and PRS rimfire matches. Center dot is small enough for precise shooting. Lines aren’t too thick or too thin. Plus illuminated reticle but I have to admit I rarely shoot with it on.
24 mils (and change) of total elevation travel so you can dial out to 400 yds (rimfire) with the right amount of cant. (but see the con below).
Parallax goes down to 10 yds, so helpful for rimfire shooting and dry fire practice inside your house.
Cons of the USO: lack of zero stop. But with the 50MOA of total cant I have between the rail and Burris rings I’m 2.5 mils from bottoming out the turret, so not hard to go back to zero. When I only had the 30MOA rail I had 9+ mils of down travel, and that was a PITA to return to zero.
Only 6 mils per rotation. So when dialing to 300 you’re cranking the torrent two full turns +2 mils.
They don’t come with a sun shade. That’s an extra $50.
Bottom line, I’m currently shopping for a new scope for my rimfire rifle. If/when I get it I’ll probably move the USO over to my 6.5CM mainly bc I prefer the reticle on it over the PST Gen 1 and the glass is a little better IMO.
Pros of the USO: Glass is pretty clear to my eye. Probably on par or better than the PST Gen 1. But I haven’t compared it to the PST Gen 2 or the Diamond Back.
The reticle is my favorite feature on the USO. It’s useful and plenty capable
for the type of shots you see in NRL22 and PRS rimfire matches. Center dot is small enough for precise shooting. Lines aren’t too thick or too thin. Plus illuminated reticle but I have to admit I rarely shoot with it on.
24 mils (and change) of total elevation travel so you can dial out to 400 yds (rimfire) with the right amount of cant. (but see the con below).
Parallax goes down to 10 yds, so helpful for rimfire shooting and dry fire practice inside your house.
Cons of the USO: lack of zero stop. But with the 50MOA of total cant I have between the rail and Burris rings I’m 2.5 mils from bottoming out the turret, so not hard to go back to zero. When I only had the 30MOA rail I had 9+ mils of down travel, and that was a PITA to return to zero.
Only 6 mils per rotation. So when dialing to 300 you’re cranking the torrent two full turns +2 mils.
They don’t come with a sun shade. That’s an extra $50.
Bottom line, I’m currently shopping for a new scope for my rimfire rifle. If/when I get it I’ll probably move the USO over to my 6.5CM mainly bc I prefer the reticle on it over the PST Gen 1 and the glass is a little better IMO.
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