Just wondering about the consensus on these scopes? Are they an appreciable step up from the original Viper?
Rifle Scopes What's the scoop on the PST?
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Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition.
There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
LOL, aint that the truth.
There were a bunch of guys Pre-bitching, but they kind of shut up once they started getting into folks hands.
I am sure there will be problems here and there, as always, but the PST is shaping up to be a game changer IMO.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
LOL, aint that the truth.
There were a bunch of guys Pre-bitching, but they kind of shut up once they started getting into folks hands.
I am sure there will be problems here and there, as always, but the PST is shaping up to be a game changer IMO.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...
I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000">emotionally invested in it's competition</span></span>. </div></div>
Forgive the hijack... But I REALLY like the way you put that. You sir, have a way with words. Kudos!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000">emotionally invested in it's competition</span></span>. </div></div>
Forgive the hijack... But I REALLY like the way you put that. You sir, have a way with words. Kudos!
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...</div></div>
I'd say that the glass is just as good as a MK4 if not a little better, but I don't want to get ahead of myself
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...</div></div>
I'd say that the glass is just as good as a MK4 if not a little better, but I don't want to get ahead of myself
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
Great way of putting it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
Great way of putting it.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I am sure there will be problems here and there, as always, but the PST is shaping up to be a game changer IMO. </div></div>
That's really good news. It's great to see the "VOID" in optics, that was there for so long, go away. There were no really good mid priced choices. You could get okay glass but no matches in reticle/turret, no FFP, etc. It was either $300 for a SS or $850 for a used Leupold Mk4.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I am sure there will be problems here and there, as always, but the PST is shaping up to be a game changer IMO. </div></div>
That's really good news. It's great to see the "VOID" in optics, that was there for so long, go away. There were no really good mid priced choices. You could get okay glass but no matches in reticle/turret, no FFP, etc. It was either $300 for a SS or $850 for a used Leupold Mk4.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...</div></div>
I'd say that the glass is just as good as a MK4 if not a little better, but I don't want to get ahead of myself </div></div>
I would have to agree. Just my opinion, but I compared my 2.5-10 and 4-16x50 FFP to a Leupy Mk4 6.5-20. I really didn't see any difference as far as glass with all three at 10x. I will say that the Mk4 has been a very good scope for me, at least as far as durability. I've not had the problems with it that many have had (perhaps I got lucky). To me, durability is the one thing yet to be proven from the PST's, and it's just too early to tell.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been keeping an eye out for PST review threads on here. I've pretty much decided I want one but still am a little cautious about throwing down the money without getting to look through one. I haven't seen much said about the glass, good or bad. As long as they're the equivalent of a Mk4 in that arena then I'm sold, good enough for me for the price. Would still really love to see some side by side pictures of a PST and a Mk4, maybe even a NXS thrown in for good measure...
... now if I could just find a 6-24 FFP mrad in stock...</div></div>
I'd say that the glass is just as good as a MK4 if not a little better, but I don't want to get ahead of myself </div></div>
I would have to agree. Just my opinion, but I compared my 2.5-10 and 4-16x50 FFP to a Leupy Mk4 6.5-20. I really didn't see any difference as far as glass with all three at 10x. I will say that the Mk4 has been a very good scope for me, at least as far as durability. I've not had the problems with it that many have had (perhaps I got lucky). To me, durability is the one thing yet to be proven from the PST's, and it's just too early to tell.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
+1 You hit it on the nose.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are emotionally invested in it's competition. </div></div>
+1 You hit it on the nose.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
I have two of the SFP 2.5-10x. I believe them to be a great value. The glass is great and the scope is well put-together.
I have two of the SFP 2.5-10x. I believe them to be a great value. The glass is great and the scope is well put-together.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
Got a PST 1-4 MRAD and love it. The glass is very clear, reticle rocks and turrets are crisp and repeatable. All good here!
Got a PST 1-4 MRAD and love it. The glass is very clear, reticle rocks and turrets are crisp and repeatable. All good here!
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
...between a NF and a PST....hmmmnn....$1,000 difference...
$1,0000 will by a SHITTON of bullets, powder, and primers....
...between a NF and a PST....hmmmnn....$1,000 difference...
$1,0000 will by a SHITTON of bullets, powder, and primers....
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.5x61 Super</div><div class="ubbcode-body">$1,0000 will by a SHITTON of bullets, powder, and primers.... </div></div>
Is $1,0000 like 1000K yards?
Sorry, 6.5, just had to...
John
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.5x61 Super</div><div class="ubbcode-body">$1,0000 will by a SHITTON of bullets, powder, and primers.... </div></div>
Is $1,0000 like 1000K yards?
Sorry, 6.5, just had to...
John
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mn_Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000">emotionally invested in it's competition</span></span>. </div></div>
Forgive the hijack... But I REALLY like the way you put that. You sir, have a way with words. Kudos!</div></div>
Would definitely have to agree. If I disliked my PST in any way, believe me, I'd let people know.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mn_Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are quite a few in use now.
If they were breaking you would no doubt be hearing about it here first(!) followed by much piling on by those who are <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000">emotionally invested in it's competition</span></span>. </div></div>
Forgive the hijack... But I REALLY like the way you put that. You sir, have a way with words. Kudos!</div></div>
Would definitely have to agree. If I disliked my PST in any way, believe me, I'd let people know.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
I got my PST in last week. I would say that it is a step up from the Viper. I got the 6-24X50 SFP model. The glass is pretty nice. The clicks are positive. I don't really know if they are repeatable as far as setting go. I'm having a bit of an issue with mine and at this point am not sure if it is the scope or the rifle.
I got my PST in last week. I would say that it is a step up from the Viper. I got the 6-24X50 SFP model. The glass is pretty nice. The clicks are positive. I don't really know if they are repeatable as far as setting go. I'm having a bit of an issue with mine and at this point am not sure if it is the scope or the rifle.
Re: What's the scoop on the PST?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got my PST in last week. I would say that it is a step up from the Viper. I got the 6-24X50 SFP model. The glass is pretty nice. The clicks are positive. I don't really know if they are repeatable as far as setting go. I'm having a bit of an issue with mine and at this point am not sure if it is the scope or the rifle. </div></div>
Are you talking about setting the zero stop? If so, Vortex has a great video up on youtube that will walk you through installing the shims and setting the zero stop. I just finished placing my order for the same model and I'm excited to get my hands on it. Although, I think I'm pretty late to the game so I may be waiting a little while before it shows up. Still waiting for my Atlas V8 to be built too. It's gonna be a rough wait
I'll be sure to post my $.02 once it arrives.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got my PST in last week. I would say that it is a step up from the Viper. I got the 6-24X50 SFP model. The glass is pretty nice. The clicks are positive. I don't really know if they are repeatable as far as setting go. I'm having a bit of an issue with mine and at this point am not sure if it is the scope or the rifle. </div></div>
Are you talking about setting the zero stop? If so, Vortex has a great video up on youtube that will walk you through installing the shims and setting the zero stop. I just finished placing my order for the same model and I'm excited to get my hands on it. Although, I think I'm pretty late to the game so I may be waiting a little while before it shows up. Still waiting for my Atlas V8 to be built too. It's gonna be a rough wait
I'll be sure to post my $.02 once it arrives.
