Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2-10x32 FFP vs 3-15x44 FFP for precision 5.56 AR

[crosseyedshooter]

I recently ordered a Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 FFP for my AR10 build and I started thinking about getting a complimentary scope for a precision 5.56 AR. The classic "SPR" magnification range would point to the Viper PST Gen II 2-10x32 FFP.

The 3-15x is about 1.5" longer and 2 ounces heavier, but has the higher mag range and a Christmas tree reticle. Would I be better off going with the 3-15x on the 5.56 gun same as on the 308? I'm worried I'll be missing out on the Christmas tree and the slightly different sub-tensions (.2, .3, .5 vs .1, .2, .4, .6 mrad) causing me some confusion when switching guns. What are the advantages of going with the 2-10x FFP on a 5.56?

Also, the furthest I've shot is 200 yards but I'm planning to drive out more regularly to a 600-yard range with steel targets, and take some long distance shooting clinics. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Precisiondada]

I have the 3-15 on one of my AR’s and haven’t found it to be too big. If you’re punching paper over 100m the extra magnification helps also

 

[BP 3papa 7sierra]

I also have the Gen II in 3-15 and find it to be a pretty useful range of magnification. The three power still provides a good field of view and I haven't had any problems shooting out to 1000 with it though it does start to lose some clarity at max power. Nothing however that would cause me to throw an otherwise well placed shot and nothing that can't be cured by backing off the magnification a little bit. Though I guess, what is the point of having the magnification if you can't use it when you want to. Just some food for thought.

 

[Basher]

I’d go 3-15x. While I wouldn’t feel handicapped by the 10x max of the 2-10x for a field rifle, having the ability to dial up a bit is nice when needed, and the size/weight difference isn’t enough to take note of, in my opinion.

 

[koshkin]

Go with the 3-15x44. It is a little bigger and only marginally heavier.

I think the 2-10x32 PST II is too heavy for the configuration.

Burris XTR II 2-10x42 is lighter and is a very decent scope.

ILya