Help on a 3-9 scope?

[jdelong@vt.edu]

All, I've narrowed down to a couple options in my price range (assuming I'll have to add about $100 for a Burris QR PEPR mount) for my Armalite 6.8:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...la=ProductDesc - $300

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/v...texviper3-9x40 - The $175 version with V-Plex Reticle

No link, but found a "blemished" (cosmetic) Leupold Mark 2 Tactical 3x9 for $320.

Planning on deer hunting in the fall, but shooting paper until then. Looking for something reliable out to about 300 yards.

Any pros/cons/recommendations? Others I should be looking at? I'd like to keep the scope at around $300 due to the other $100 needed for the Burris PEPR Mount (unless someone has another recommendation on that one).

As always, thanks!
Jon

[Ratdog68]

Of the ones you list, hands down, I'd opt for the Vortex Viper. I have the 2-7x32 in that series and am extremely pleased with the clarity/brightness of the glass, and the groupings I'm getting with it. Great value there. Also... I'd opt for the new QD PEPR over the older one (which came out a month after I bought my pair of PEPRs).

[jdelong@vt.edu]

Thanks for the quick response! I am leaning that way due to cost and reviews. Any thoughts on the V-Plex reticle (Vs. their BDC) as a problem/disadvantage?

On the PEPR, is there a different part number to distinguish? Here is what I am eyeballing: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...la=ProductDesc

Thanks again, and love the avatar/picture.
Jon

[sfsmedic]

Vortex makes a nice line for the price range. I'll second that notion as I am happy with mine.


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[Ratdog68]

Reticle is a personal choice thing. If you choose to learn to use them... the BDC dots can help you with the amount of hold-over for varied distances, and for the amount of drift for a given wind you're shooting in. You need to decide for yourself which is "more gooder" for your use.

The link you have for the PEPR is the new QD model. I don't know whether the "old" version is discontinued, or whether they're going to continue to offer both.

[BittenbytheBug]

I have the Weaver you linked above - and for the price it's a good scope - there is a "but" in there. The glass is not as bright as I would like to have - it's ok, but in low light conditions? Like some I've fired on - not so much. I have no experience with the Vortex line, so I can't comment on it. I will be looking at higher end scopes for my next optics purchase - something with lighted reticle and FFP.

[Ratdog68]

I have the Weaver you linked above - and for the price it's a good scope - there is a "but" in there. The glass is not as bright as I would like to have - it's ok, but in low light conditions? Like some I've fired on - not so much. I have no experience with the Vortex line, so I can't comment on it. I will be looking at higher end scopes for my next optics purchase - something with lighted reticle and FFP.

I can see that 'bout you (bein' a butt man). (Kinda froggy too)

[BittenbytheBug]

You betcha - I do like TGIF, butt....I like something better! lol

[45onbrd]

I've always had good luck with leupold. The Mark AR is a great scope in 3-9 plus you can have them make you a custom elevation knob to take most of the guess work out of shooting at 300 yds.

[jdelong@vt.edu]

Thanks all, I think I am going to give the Vortex a try. At $175 seems like a good deal. There is a store right down the road that keeps Mark AR's in stock, so I can always go there if disappointed. Think the PEPR QR mount is the way to go? I'd like to do the Larue, but its twice the price.