Best optics for under 1000 dlrs?

[squirrelduster]

I have a Vortex PST and the it was under your price and it is a great scope. I have a couple Sightrons, a Zeiss Conquest and a Nightforce. The PST compares well with the Nightforce plus it has zero stop. I have the MOA model in FFP and I really like it so far.
It is on my deer/antelope rifle and have proved to be very repeatable. I bought it from Scot at Liberty Optics. Nice guy and great service.

 

[mthunter86]

Viper pst gets my vote, great value great serviice great scope!

 

[meatyrem]

I have seen the leupold longerange target 8.5-25x50 under 1k. It's not he mark4. I understand that the target models have more elevation and windage adjustment than the mark-4

 

[MHO]

I have many different brands of scopes. To stay in your price range, go look at the Vortex. I think for the price they are very hard to beat.

 

[captainjoe]

Suggest a Weaver 3-15x50 mil/mil FFP Tactical Scope:

Weaver Tactical Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-15x 50mm 1/10 Mil Adjustments Side Focus First Focal Illuminated Enhanced Mil-Dot Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA

 

[Wisc_Hunter]

PST gets my vote as well. Been looking at the Viper HS coming soon for one of my rifles too.

 

[captainjoe]

PST gets my vote as well. Been looking at the Viper HS coming soon for one of my rifles too.

I really, really, really wanted the PST 4-16x50 because on paper it ticked all my boxes and then some. But I have read too many reports now that the glass is not that hot, especially when compared to the PST 6-24x50. You can google search for reviews, but here's one against several scopes:

Field Test: Weaver 3-15 vs. Vortex PST 4-16 & 6-24 - Sniper's Hide Forums

I'm not running down anyone's decision to buy it because it is a fine scope and may meet a lot of people's needs... but as glass was important to me, I went with the new Weaver Tactical 3-15x50 ffp mil/mil illuminated emdr. There are several articles that state that the glass in this scope is stunning for a sub $1k scope. The only thing it is missing is some sort of zero stop like the PST.

If the next generation of the PST 4-16 is better, I'll be all over it. Otherwise, I'll probably just buy a NF scope.

 

[elkaholic]

I have two 6.5-20x50 Zeiss Conquests and I like them a lot. Very clear, clicks are consistent and repeatable. Only 60 minutes of elevation but with a 20" cut, that is plenty.....Rich

 

[lsm62]

The falcon menace gas alot to offer for the price.

 

[liltank]

The falcon menace gas alot to offer for the price.

It's funny you mention that one. You never heard much hype on them except when they first hit the market a couple years ago. I've heard they were a heck of a bargain. I wanted to get one, but didn't have the funds at the time. I still wouldn't hesitate should I have the need for one.

Tank

 

[GNERGY]

I own 6 Burris scopes and the 6x-24x-50 Black Diamond has my vote. It has clear glass and I have been able to see .338 bullet holes at 500 yds on white cardboard. If I can find a 8x-32 Blk. Dia. at a good price I will replace the 6-24 and then maybe build another rifle to put that on.

Tarey

 

[dwhunts]

I guess I'm about the same age and experience as you Long Ranger - I have visited the Hide a few times but haven't seen any reason to be a regular. Way too many guys over there that I refer to as "KEYBOARD COMMANDOES".

Amen to both Long Ranger and Cowboy. I use to be on the Hide, but once I found LRH I rarely go back. Only if someone responds to one of my threads, and that doesn't happen much anymore. I think I've been black balled for berating people for talking to much about barrel burners. Ha ha.

 

[Jon A]

Probably a rip off but since I haven't seen it I can't comment.

I can assure you, when you actually do see one in the flesh and spend some time with it you will come away with a polar opposite opinion. Unless one wants a radically different size/weight, power range or SFP, nothing under $1000 even comes close to touching it. There's not really anything better under $2000 for that matter, all things considered.