06-30-2021, 06:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-30-2021, 06:18 PM by drewthebrave.)
If you have the budget for a Leupold, then by all means go for it -- but it's quite a bit more than the previous generation Vortex Viper you're considering.
With a <$500 budget, I'd be looking at the Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x (on sale at EuroOptic) or SWFA Ultralight 2.5-10x (backordered at SWFA) for a pure hunting optic. For something to be used as an "all around" scope for some target shooting as well, I'd give the Athlon Helos BTR 2-12x ($500 at CameraLand) a good look. There are many other quality options available - you just have to define your goals & needs, pick the reticle you prefer, and then go from there.
FWIW - I currently have an SWFA 3-15x on my mid-weight 18" Grendel, and I think it's the goldilocks magnification range for the capabilities of this rifle. It's a little dated in terms of features, but it's reliable and I like the reticle for my purposes (target shooting & some coyote hunting).
With a <$500 budget, I'd be looking at the Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x (on sale at EuroOptic) or SWFA Ultralight 2.5-10x (backordered at SWFA) for a pure hunting optic. For something to be used as an "all around" scope for some target shooting as well, I'd give the Athlon Helos BTR 2-12x ($500 at CameraLand) a good look. There are many other quality options available - you just have to define your goals & needs, pick the reticle you prefer, and then go from there.
FWIW - I currently have an SWFA 3-15x on my mid-weight 18" Grendel, and I think it's the goldilocks magnification range for the capabilities of this rifle. It's a little dated in terms of features, but it's reliable and I like the reticle for my purposes (target shooting & some coyote hunting).