Vortex PST: MRAD vs. MOA Reticle?

[dancinzen]

Hey guys, Iwant to buy a nice scope that is in the tactical fashion that will be used between rifles for multiple reasons; reload testing, range days in the desert where I need the power, ect... I have pretty much settled on the Vortex because of what it comes with for the price, and also the positive reviews that have come out about them in the last year. I am around the $600 mark to spend so it seems this is the best bang for the buck(if there is another option that I have maybe overlooked, please let me know). I am wondering for those scope guys who know their stuff, what is the the difference in the two reticle patterns that the PST's come in and what are the pro's and con's of each. MRAD vs MOA?

[Short Action Precision]

The difference is the type of measurements Milradion and Minute of Angle. Both are great setups as long as the knobs match the reticle as in MIL/MIL and MOA/MOA. Vortex is a great choice and you will be happy with your purchase. I would recommend MRAD. Most of the guys on the line will be shooting with scopes that have an MRAD reticle. So when they tell you a correction you can just correct it instead of trying to do the math to convert MOA's into MILs. Basically what ever your buddies are using you should use the same. If you shoot alone go with the MRAD.

[dancinzen]

So is the vortex viper pst a scope that has the knobs match the reticle?

[EvolutionGSR]

I also personally believe the ranging formula for MOA is easier. But like short action said, if everyone u know talks in Mrads, then it might be easier that way.

[CHAD PEZZLE]

Yes, both versions of that scope have knobs and reticles that match. If you've never used a scope that has a reticle with MOA or MIL marks than you don't really have much to compare it to and would likely pick either up just as quickly.

Like stated above most of the confusion comes from trying to convert MILS to MOA while in the field. If you chose a system that most everyone around you uses it'll be quicker to learn.

Chad

[Short Action Precision]

If your price is around $600 I take that as you are looking at the 2.5-10 PST is that correct? All the PST's come with matching Knobs and Reticle.

[johnjohn301]

... pro's and con's of each. MRAD vs MOA?

Just went through this drill myself. Decided on a 6-24x50 FFP MRAD.
These two vids may help you understand a little better -

MOA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA2PZBD5Tjg

MILS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5AGsHSIsVo&feature=relmfu

[Bladewurk]

Mils

[Josh3239]

FFP-MRAD here. When a click equals .1 MRAD and 10 clicks equal 1 MRAD, I find the math easier. There are both good, obviously the popularity of the mil-dot reticle gives it a small boost, but not much. With both you'll be able to measure in a variety of ways using your reticles.