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So looking at getting a new scope at the end of the year.
Thinking 30mm tube minimum
Exposed elevation turret at least
FFP
Zero stop
max mag of 14x minimum
Mil-Mil
good glass
(basically all your bells and whistles)
trying to keep it around 2-2.5k
Ive looked at March Scopes however havent really heard much about March. hoping people on here can shed some light.
Cheers,
Willus
@Willus
Easy choice
Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44 CDS :thumbsup:
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compa...5x44mm-cds-zl2
Just put one on my BRNO and I'm loving it. :)
Cheers
Pete
Yep, mine just arrived today. Awesome scope. Don't know if they come in mil mil thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by P38
Doesn't come in mil/mil or FFP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick-D
Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 looks like a pretty neat scope, never looked through one but is supposedly a big step up in glass over the Gen 1.
You need a mark 6 to go ffp mil mil, but that is 34 mm tube.there is an older 3.5x10x40 mark 4 which was ffp. But Moa/mil.
The bushnell elite hunter would suit , there is even an elite tactical in that class, but I am not sure it is imported here.
Nightforce would be another option as well.
The Sig Sauer tango 4 6-24 are ffp and come in mil mil they are around 1900-2k depend8ng where you buy
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For your budget you could get one of these.
Might be worth looking at natchezss.com as they have a huge range around the 1K USD mark that may suit your needs?
Getting the scopes outa the US is the problem if they're remotely mil or tactical
don't mind a 34mm, but those Mark 6s are expensive!Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
Cheers guys, yeah Ive been looking around.
So no one had any experience with March Scopes?
Tangent Theta (was Premier). @338 may even still have his for sale. Unsure if it was MIL though.
Have had a few nice turrets etc nice weight the 52mm version is the one to go for the glass is OK the vx6 especially hd version will be better and they're bloody expensive so you won't get one for your 2-2.5k budgetQuote:
Originally Posted by Willus
I have a buddy that has an ar10 that he set up for steel and he runs one of these, they have been discontinued so the few I have found are very well priced compared to what they originally went for. Had a look through it and a play with it and seems bloody good value to me
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Weaver-6-30x5...-/322751971515
Bushnell LRHS 4-18 pretty much ticks all your boxes
March break when you need them the most...
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@doubleshot can shed light on those new gen 2 vipers. Sound pretty good to me
Yep Vortex Viper PST Gen II is pretty damn awesome, I have a couple both the 3-15x44 & 5-25x50 same glass as the Razor HD which I also have.
So far can't fault them, nice low turrets, good elevation range, as I say pretty damn awesome.
You're so predictable!! and a Vortex whore!! Nasty man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Double Shot
But, err..... are you still up this way? I want to look through a Gen II before I buy that or the Athlon Ares BTR.....:thumbsup:
Want to know how forgiving the err.... "Box" is.....
Who's stocking the Athlon?Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
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I'm having it "Couriered" at Xmas by a mate....
@Doubleshot how does the PST Gen 2 compare to the Razor HD? How do they compare to a Gen 1 PST?Quote:
Originally Posted by Double Shot
Perhaps I am @SlimySquirrel and a whore to boot with a bit of nasty added in....I'm not up there anymore have moved mate, will be up on the weekend and have to go to Red Beach on Saturday, let me know and I'll bring one up.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
Hey @Beetroot the glass is the same mate, and a great improvement on the Gen I.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
I'm going to Auckland on Saturday but heading back Sunday morning via Te Kawhata so will be shooting through Morrinsville to home if you want to see one.
Cheers Craig
Mate, I'll be flat out on Saturday but will make contact in case we can sort something!
Just keen to see the eye box and glass really. Everyone has their own opinion!
Yeah pretty much does. Not to keen on the G2 reticle, the newer G3 looks ok. Need to get behind one to my mind up.Quote:
Originally Posted by wsm junkie
I went up to the new NZ agents for Athelon last Friday and had a look at their Helos $ Argos (FFP Chinese glass), Midas (SFP & HD chinese glass), Ares (FFP chinese HD) and Cronos (FFP 34mm tube Jap HD Glass)
The Cronus has been getting good reviews and being compared to the Kahles.
Took my Zeiss Conquest MC along for comparison. Conquest still beats the Midas/Areas on optics and apparent field of view but they were close. I'm going to give a Midas a go as I've had a bad run importing scopes from the States lately...I've had to send back a Zeiss, Meopta and Nikon X1000 due to faults and "not fit for purpose"!
Midas 4.5-27 definately better glass than the Nikon X1000 6-24
The NZ Agents went around the sports shops last week, so you should see some on the shops soon.
What were the price indications? That Cronus looks a beauty and the Area also looks a good scope for the money.
Havnt seen the NZ retail price list but think the cronus BTR will go around $3000 and the Midas and Ares around $1200-1300.
Have a look at Sightron they have a great warranty if it all goes Pete tong!
Also good glass:thumbsup: and price:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Missed your message, but wasn't home that day anyway, cheers for the offer though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Double Shot
You should post a review on the scope, haven't seen to many on the interweb and they sound like a cracking scope.
All good @Beetroot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
They are certainly worthwhile having a look at, @SlimeySquirrel has had a look at and through he was impressed and has one coming I believe.
When I get back from overseas in a few weeks I might put up a review, will no doubt have a day at the range.
Bronco's in Tauranga have them so if over this way best go have a bopeep...
I personally think that for the money (when you buy them in the USA) they're hard to beat.
Currently 1K USD on most stores for a FFP Reticle that is functional and uncluttered, excellent feel to the turrets, proper zero stop and illumination.
Glass clarity is excellent, on par with the NXS I had and with the fast focus eye piece not attached to the zoom, it makes it more functional. Colours popped out nicely and I got a few weird looks as I followed some folks walking peacefully (scope held in hand, think Pirate looking at the high seas style).
Would love a chance to dial some critters!
I was super impressed with the scopes Craig had with him. I just have to wait for Xmas now!