KRC
Active Member
I see Midway (and Amazon) has Vortex Venom 5-25X56 scopes on sale $699 for $499 and 5-25x Strike Eagles on sale $799 for $699. My application would be 22rimfire and/or centerfire PRS competition, on a BUDGET. Locking turrets and an illuminated reticle are not that important to me (not worth $200 more), but glass quality is.
Does anyone have any firsthand comparison knowledge of these two scopes? Specs for both show "XD" quality glass, but I wonder if the glass is really ~equivalent. One is apparently made in China, the other in the Phillipines, but that does not necessarily mean the glass itself is different.
Also, any other up-to 25 or 30 power FFP scopes in this price range (~$600) that should be considered? I already have two (discontinued model) Athlon Helos 8-34x 30mm scopes that work well, but would like to try something different.
Does anyone have any firsthand comparison knowledge of these two scopes? Specs for both show "XD" quality glass, but I wonder if the glass is really ~equivalent. One is apparently made in China, the other in the Phillipines, but that does not necessarily mean the glass itself is different.
Also, any other up-to 25 or 30 power FFP scopes in this price range (~$600) that should be considered? I already have two (discontinued model) Athlon Helos 8-34x 30mm scopes that work well, but would like to try something different.