Vortex Viper ($224.88) and Leupold VX-2 ($249.99)

• Apr 23, 2015

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tomandjerry00

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Two fantastic scopes on sale today at Cabelas:

Vortex Viper HS 30mm 2.5-10x44mm V-Plex Reticle for $224.88:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Vort...tom+Link&adtype=cl&adid=NA&rid=12&WT.tsrc=AFF


Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm CDS Duplex Matte Reticle for $249.99:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Leup...tom+Link&adtype=cl&adid=NA&rid=12&WT.tsrc=AFF


Vortex Viper is a better deal but Leupold has some serious fanboys and you don't see them on sale too often. If either was a mildot reticle, I'd buy one each.

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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Speed3

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Thanks just bought the vortex

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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Pwilliams1

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Anyone have the vortex on an ar? Would it be an ok choice?

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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Speed3

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Pwilliams1 said:

Anyone have the vortex on an ar? Would it be an ok choice?

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I'm throwing in on my 300blk, I can let you know but it wont be for a while.

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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tomandjerry00

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I have their Crossfire II with similar magnification on my AR and love it.

I have their Viper 6-24x44mm on my 30-06 and also love it.

I think Vortex is by far the best bang for your buck out there. I won't buy another Nikon after my experiences with their "warranty" last year.

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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quattroginger

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hmm.......just bought a remington 700 308 and need a scope. no idea which one i should go with though. thoughts?

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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tomandjerry00

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quattroginger said:

hmm.......just bought a remington 700 308 and need a scope. no idea which one i should go with though. thoughts?

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I'd go Vortex. I love the dial and clarity. Warranty is fantastic as well.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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rico903

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I think it's Optice Planet to Midway that has the Leupoled 3-9 EFR on close out for $249. A hell of a price on an AO scope.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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jmike1487

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Good scopes for putting on ar10 16" upper??

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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tomandjerry00

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jmike1487 said:

Good scopes for putting on ar10 16" upper??

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110%

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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tomandjerry00

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I don't know why, but I bought another Vortex...

Figure I can always sell it for what I paid.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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JB62

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I hate this forum and my CC does as well.

Thanks for the heads up on good deal.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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Redneck

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That vortex is a great deal.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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ezracer

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Behind enemy lines...

I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 Mil-Dot AO on my Stag AR. It's great. I think
the glass is clearer and sharper than a Nikon Buckmaster that I have.

 

• Apr 25, 2015

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rico903

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jmike1487 said:

Good scopes for putting on ar10 16" upper??

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I'm taking about their rimfire model, probably not a good idea but with a life time warranty why not try.

 

• Apr 25, 2015

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rico903

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I just bought the Bushnell Tactical Mil Mil 4-16x44 from Midway for $249. Someone on here highly recommended them and they go on sale 1/2 the year for this price from $399. Haven't had a chance to try it yet though. Thought it was a good way to get into Mil Mil with a FFP reticle. Looking thru it it is very clear.

 

• Apr 25, 2015

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CSS

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The Vortex is back to $439. I should have jumped on it when I saw this thread.

 

• Apr 28, 2015

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Speed3

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Mine showed up yesterday, great optic for that price!!

 

• Apr 28, 2015

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photoracer

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Pwilliams1 said:

Anyone have the vortex on an ar? Would it be an ok choice?

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I currently use a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 on my 6.8mm AR. I bought it when they were on closeout from Midway for $299.

 

• Apr 28, 2015

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photoracer

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quattroginger said:

hmm.......just bought a remington 700 308 and need a scope. no idea which one i should go with though. thoughts?

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What do you plan on doing with it? For hunting a 4-16x would be fine. I think that would be a little short for LR shooting myself. When I built a .308 for LR I went with about the least expensive setup known to work out to 1000 yards, the Bushnell Elite Tactical 6-24x50 FFP, a 20 MOA offset rail (EGW), and a set of 6 bolt HD tactical rings (Burris). I managed to squeeze all three in for under a grand, whether I ever get to shoot that far out or not.