leupold or vortex

[Cadre]

I'm torn between the two which one would be better?
It will be mounted on my noveske infidel

Purpose- CQB and mid range

https://www.primaryarms.com/Leupold_111231_VX_R_1_25_4x20mm_Riflescope_FireDot_p/lp111231.htm

https://www.primaryarms.com/Vortex_Viper_PST_14x24_TMCQ_MRAD_Reticle_p/pst-14st-m.htm

[Wycoff013]

My 2 cents, Vortex. I have 4 models and very happy with all. I have the Sparc and Stikefire on my AR's and Viper PST 6-24x50 and Crossfire II on bolt guns. I have had no issues and they have held zero pretty well over time.

[ken5714]

I would go with the Leupold, the reticle for the Vortex looks "too busy" in my opinion. Both are good scopes I suppose. FWIW I have the same Leupold with the SPR reticle.

[freedom-lover]

Just purchased a Vortex Viper PST from Opticsplanet using their Calguns discount code. Free shipping, too!

[NytWolf]

Vortex.

[HK Dave]

Easily the Vortex.

[HK Dave]

Unless we're talking Leupold Mk8... then Leupold.

[CWDraco]

Leupold. The Vortex would be better for mid to long. The Leupold is better for close to mid.

[desertjunkie760]

I'm in this situation for a bolt .308. I looked at the Vortex and they seem nice, but the Leopold has the name behind it. That PST 6-24x50 seems rather nice.

[CWDraco]

I'm in this situation for a bolt .308. I looked at the Vortex and they seem nice, but the Leopold has the name behind it. That PST 6-24x50 seems rather nice.

Bolt 308 with a close range 1.25-4? That's like buying an SUV with tow package to haul groceries. I'd take the Vortex for a 308 bolt gun and go up to a 3-9X minimum.

[Cadre]

went with the leupold borbo mount combo

[ExtremeX]

My pick goes to the Vortex, great optic.

Had one sitting on my RECCE rifle for a year or two until it was replaced with the SWFA 1-6x scope.

If you can afford to spend a little more I would consider the SWFA 1-4x scope over both those options.

[goodlookin1]

Either would have served you well. I am REALLY partial to the Vortex though....I had one and it was much nicer than the Leupold.

Super nice rifle, too!

[vintagearms]

I'm in this situation for a bolt .308. I looked at the Vortex and they seem nice, but the Leopold has the name behind it. That PST 6-24x50 seems rather nice.

Bushnell Tactical Elite 3.5-21x with G2 reticle. You'll thank me later. Vortex scopes are nice but sometimes need warranty work.

[Manpants]

Leupold. The Vortex would be better for mid to long. The Leupold is better for close to mid.

How do you figure? I think you might have that backwards. The leupold is 1.25 and if anything the full reticle is not ideal for close range. The firedot itself is meh. I had a thread going in Centerfire about 1-4's. The vortex is hands down a better setup for CQB / mid. I run one now in mil/mil. Only "con" is illum washes out in direct super bright sun. But you have a non cluttered reticle with clear glass and if hovering over a dark object the illum is back. Also, the PST is a true 1x. 1.25 is... well not. I certainly love the PST 1-4 but if I had to choose again between the two, i wouldn't. I would save up for the SWFA 1-4.