Re: USO ST-1700
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PinkGunsRSilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The USO's are alot of glam but they are loaded with bugs and problems. I would not buy a USO. period. Yes you pay more for a nightforce or Vortex. but you get what you pay for! quality, crystal clear glass, and no hassles or issues. A used NF FI runs about 1800 here on the forum, Ever seen a USO st1700 for sale here? i watch those forums like a hawk and i dont recall seeing any. Plus its nice to have an adjustable power range instead of being fixed at 16 or 17 power all the time. there is no need for that much magnification.
I have owned just about ever top high dollar scope on the market. For crystal clear optics and reliability i would not rank USO on the list... </div></div>
I personally have three US Optics scopes and love them. One is and SN3 3.2-17 that sits on a AR-10 SSASS, a SN3 TPAL 5-25 that sits on a worked over Savage 110fp and a SN4 1.5-6 that bounces between the Specialized Dynamics AR15 and AR10 SSASS. To date, this year, I have shot three larger matches, Score High Tactical and NORCAL with the 5-25 and RM3G with the SN4 on the AR10 in He-Man Tac and have not had any issues with any of my scopes. I will also be using the 5-25 in OK this weekend at the OTS match and then in October for The NTRP Vortex Trinity Valley Shoot Off. I also shot a minimum of two local rifle matches a month, AZ area so my gear gets shot regularly. These are reliable hands down and the glass is great.
As for magnification I am of the mindset that you can never have to much I started with a fixed 10 then moved to a 4.5-14 then the 3.2-17 now I go up to 25 for 3gun I started 1-4 then went 1.5-6 and am awaiting the release of the new 1-8. If I am honest with myself I could probably save some money and just by 25 power fixed because 90% of the time I leave them set at full power, except for the 3gun stuff.
Now for the statement of US Optics being loaded with bugs and problems....I have seen scopes go down be it Schmidt and Bender, Super Sniper, Vortex, Vector, etc. I do not know what US Optics or any other scope manufactures defect ratio is nor do I want to think of Six Sigma methodologies while I am away from my office, but I do know that side by side with Premier, Schmidt and Bender, Hensoldt my eyes like the US Optics glass.
So to answer the original post spend the money and get the US Optics. The one thing that I have heard repetitively and agree with on glass buy once cry once because this will go on several other rifles and probably outlast your barrel - depending on how much you shoot. Also, Jeff and crew over at US Optics are great people and a joy to deal with. Give them a call and he will help you out.Phone: (714)582-1956
Michael
