Vortex PST vs Sightron SIII 6-24x

[Bungi]

Definitely go with the Sightron. I believe they are the best value in scopes. Nothing against a Vortex, but the Sightron has excellent glass and is very repeatable.

You will not be disappointed with the SIII series.

[jbatzmaru]

vortex all the way.
vortex has a way better warranty!!!
resale is better if you want to step up to a better scope in the future.
vortex is cheaper. you can buy it use and not worry if there is anything wrong with it because of the VIP warranty.

[707electrician]

That pretty much describes the XTR II scopes.

I had purchased a Viper HST but after I got it, I sent it back almost immediately and put an XTR II with the MOA reticle on order. From what I have read, Ill be happy with the decision

[FMJBT]

I had purchased a Viper HST but after I got it, I sent it back almost immediately and put an XTR II with the MOA reticle on order. From what I have read, Ill be happy with the decision

I think you did the right thing I recently picked up another XTR II for an SPR build in 2-10X-42. Glass clarity and resolution is excellent, although maybe not quite as good as the 3-15X50 version. Comparing both the 2-10X42 and 3-15X50 versions of the XTR II against a friends 6-24X50 Bushnell Elite Tactical (set to 10X and 15X respectively), the Burris scopes were definitely better in terms of resolution, field of view, brightness, and virtually every other category worth comparing. The only advantage the Bushnell had was the G2DMR reticle. If you could somehow stuff that reticle into the Burris XTR II scopes, it would be pretty much perfect.

[707electrician]

I think you did the right thing I recently picked up another XTR II for an SPR build in 2-10X-42. Glass clarity and resolution is excellent, although maybe not quite as good as the 3-15X50 version. Comparing both the 2-10X42 and 3-15X50 versions of the XTR II against a friends 6-24X50 Bushnell Elite Tactical (set to 10X and 15X respectively), the Burris scopes were definitely better in terms of resolution, field of view, brightness, and virtually every other category worth comparing. The only advantage the Bushnell had was the G2DMR reticle. If you could somehow stuff that reticle into the Burris XTR II scopes, it would be pretty much perfect.

Im happy to hear that. I ordered the 3-15 for the AR I just built for my girlfriend to shoot and I have been waiting for that one for over a month now but I figured it would be worth the wait. After I see how that one is I may order the 5-25 for my .260 as well