Vortex PST vs Sightron SIII

[Phil3]

I have narrowed my choices of scopes down to these two.

Sightron SIII 6 - 24 x 50 MOA reticle and 1/4 MOA turrets.

OR

Vortex Viper PST 6 - 24 x 50 MOA reticle and turrets.

Both are available in mildot with .1 turrets (undecided on MOA or mildot).

The Sightron is $870, the Vortex $750. I am shooting at 100 and 200 yards, paper targets, trying to print small groups. I may eventually shoot to 300 yards on occasion, with 223 rounds, and in time, 308 or 260 Remington. I have read reviews on both and it seems Sightron is regarded more highly and I don't need the illuminated reticle of the PST.

For this kind of use, which would you choose and why?

- Phil

[Mobius38]

PST any day of the week. I love mine so much I own 3!

[rumblebee]

IMO...I own the Vortex Viper and the Sightron SIII......glass on the Sightron SIII is better than the Viper. Sightron SIII also has a rock solid tracking system (Exac Track) for windage and elevation.

The only thing I would like to see on the Sightron, is ez-er adjustment on windage\elevation knobs for zero (old school allen screws for re-zero). Viper has the SIII beat in that respect.

I like 'em both....but, the SIII is the winner for me

[uscbigdawg]

Another vote for the Viper. I got mine at CS Tactical. Gotta love a scope dealer that's one of the largest in the country that's not too far from home (he's in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento). Mike is also a Calgunner.

Give him a call for all your optics needs.

Rich

[Josh3239]

I was making a similiar decision to yours and decided on the Vortex PST. I desired more features out of a scope which is one of the reasons I went Vortex, but I also found far more positive feedback on the Vortex PST line that the Sightron III line. Additionally Vortex has that lifetime, transferable, no proof of purchase/ownership warranty. It sounds bulletproof and the people who run Vortex seem to have one stellar reputation.

[wbrosha]

+1 for the Vortex Viper PST!! You will not be disapointed. Great optics, great price, the best customer service!

[vinny_land]

Same dilemma as the OP. Didnt want to start another "What optic for AR?" thread. The Sightron SIII does have the traditional mildot reticle which I prefer. Still need to scrape up more coins for my Predator Pursuit upper.

[rumblebee]

If you want better glass, it's the SIII. Lifetime warranty as well with the SIII, just like Vortex.


Just curious....the guys who went Vortex (which I have 2 of, so I'm not a hater here)...have you actually had the chance to look thru\use a Sightron SIII, to compare?

[ubet]

I got my pst the day mike at cs tactical recieved the first shipment in june of '10 its been a great scope since then, for the money.

Mike is a great guy to deal with, I dont like buying anything expensive in Ca because of the sales tax, but if Mike has it, I buy from him.