Thread: Best low light performing scope sub $1500

I thought my viper pst had alright glass, until i looked through an acog. So i bought a couple of them and now im just dissapointed whenever i look through the vortex. Two different types of scopes i know but my money will probably be going on the accupoint range if i was in the market for another big scope.

Low light performance and European scopes go hand in hand . American customers often have different requirements of their scopes compared to the European customers . Low light ability is very high on the European requirement list ,but not so much on the Americans, often because of their season laws and hours of allowable shooting .
Scopes that are aimed at the American market often out perform all others in a number of factors and are very good scopes , but if you really want low light performance , look towards Europe .


Ken

Ha ha ha ha.
You bought a military scope and expected good glass:rolleyes:

Whatever you get get a 50mm plus if low light performance is a priority. Even relatively crap scopes can do well if the objective is big enough.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Ha ha ha ha.
You bought a military scope and expected good glass:rolleyes:

Have you used an s+b? Military scopes with some if the best glass available.

Originally Posted by username

Thanks for the first hand experience guys.

Neckshot i exclude leupold because i have a mk4 4.5-14x40 LR with the turret caps and the glass in that is f$&?@" shit. And i have had bx3 binos beside my viper hd and they are also shit. Maybe vx6 might be good i havent looked into them.

That's a bugger mate,hope your scope selection works out for you.

Originally Posted by username

Thanks for the first hand experience guys.

Neckshot i exclude leupold because i have a mk4 4.5-14x40 LR with the turret caps and the glass in that is f$&?@" shit. And i have had bx3 binos beside my viper hd and they are also shit. Maybe vx6 might be good i havent looked into them.

That's because its a mark 4.
Vx3 has better glass.

And vx6 better again

Originally Posted by Cartman

Have you used an s+b? Military scopes with some if the best glass available.

No i haven't, i might have looked threw one of kiwi Gregs but not at low light.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

And vx6 better again

Agree

I figured the mk4 and vx3 must have had the same glass. Wrong!!!

I will check out the euro scopes. But i cant justify Swaros Leica and S&B. maybe if i hunted every week. I wish!

Worst case scenario i end up with vortex viper which i know are "good" but i will check out ziess, minox etc

Cheers

Pete

And vx6

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Ha ha ha ha.
You bought a military scope and expected good glass:rolleyes:

I guess i should clarify my previous post for you.

Acog= superb glass
Viper pst= poor in comparison

As said, different types of scopes for different purposes but if you own both you will see why i shudder when i use the vortex. Damn good glass! Damn you to hell! I still like the vortex mrad reticle though and the feel and accuracy of the "clicky bits" on the viper. I despise the way you set zeros on the vortex, 3 fricken screws to unwind to lift the turret and set it!? Give me lift up and set turrets anyday.

Damn, posted on the wrong thread....

@Moahunter