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Looking at a new scope - Baroid - 10-28-2019
I have a 12.5 pistol mainly hunting everything here in Texas plus a little med range target shooting. Im looking at the Leupold VX-R Hog 1.25-4x20mm Riflescope, FireDot Pig Plex Illum. Reticle and the Primary Arms SLx6 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope Gen III - Illuminated ACSS-PREDATOR. Anyone have any experience with either? I've never had a Primary Arms but I've had a couple Leupolds and I know and love the clarity of the glass. Theres no place near to me that has a Primary Arms scope.
Looking at a new scope - Popeye212 - 10-29-2019
Primary Arms has REAL fast shipping but I doubt they will be as clear as a Leupold. I had a Leupold AR with the Firedot but wasn't enough for my older eyes. Very good scope.
Looking at a new scope - Shooterrex - 10-29-2019
I have a Primary Arms 4x16 on my 18in Grendel. Great scope for $159.00. Is it a Leopold or Burris? No but I like it and it does a good job.
Looking at a new scope - rabiddawg - 10-29-2019
I have a leupold vxr hog with the pig pled reticle. I really like it for hunting but not so much for target shooting.
You should really look thru a scope vs looking at it
Looking at a new scope - FLshooter - 10-29-2019
I have a 1-6x24 Vortex Razor on my 300 BO that I use for hog hunting.It also works well out to 400 yrds.But,it may be out of your price range.My buddy has a Vortex strikeeagle 1-6 illuminated scope he uses for hog hunting.Works great for him,and I see him use it out on the 200 yrd range.It is in the $300 price range and will do what you want.The strike Eagle has decent glass and tracks well.
I also have a budget hog hunting 300 BO rig I keep under the back seat of my truck.It has a 300blk Nikon 2-7x32 scope on it.I have taken many hogs with it.And it is inexpensive enough for me to not worry about getting mud on it.
Looking at a new scope - Jakegsxr11 - 10-29-2019
https://cameralandny.com/shop/brands/bushnell/bushnell-elite-tactical-smrs-1-8-5x24mm-illuminated-btr-2/594bd790-792c-0135-0d94-00163e9110c0?variation=1588817
I don't have one of these but I would if it was this price when I bought my vortex viper pst Gen 2...
Looking at a new scope - Carlson - 03-12-2020
good post!
Looking at a new scope - mdram - 03-12-2020
dont overlook the swampfox if you are in the market for an lvpo. the glass on my surprised me for the price point
theres a review on here by another member
Looking at a new scope - lazyengineer - 03-12-2020
To me, I think folks tend to overpower the glass, at the expense of weight and field of view. I quite like the primary Arms 2.5x for a 25-200 yard primary field usage rig.
Looking at a new scope - drewthebrave - 04-29-2020
The Leupold scopes with the Firedot reticle are some of my favorite values in the sub $500 range. You might want to consider the Steiner P4Xi as well, since it has clearer glass than the Leupold VXRs.
Looking at a new scope - iNheRchOnieS - 04-30-2020
I have a bunch of Primary Arms stuff, scopes, prisms and redots.......in general, I like their stuff, mostly for the ACSS reticles. But, and theyre is always a but, Im not sure they have quite the same warranty as a Vortex or Leupold does. Just something to be aware of and factor in to the true cost when purchasing an optic.
I think they have more of a sliding scale. Their Platinum Series is pretty much 100% lifetime, etc, but the lower end, less expensive stuff I hear does not. And depending on the model and age of the optic, the warranty gets prorated. Again, I generally like PA but all warrantys are not created equal and its pretty tough to beat Vortexs transferable, no receipt, lifetime warranty and service.