Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6

[Mute]

I've looked at the Strike Eagle at SHOT. It's glass quality is far better than the PA. Way more than the >$200 difference would suggest. If I were asked to recommend a 1-6x optic in the sub $800 price range, the Vortex would probably be at the top of my list.

[bonesurf]

That's the type of feedback I'm looking for. Mute FWIW, SWFA is listing the Strike Eagle at 329 or so.

[ExtremeX]

I've looked at the Strike Eagle at SHOT. It's glass quality is far better than the PA. Way more than the >$200 difference would suggest. If I were asked to recommend a 1-6x optic in the sub $800 price range, the Vortex would probably be at the top of my list.

Peaking my interest... but still feel like a "me too" optic from Vortex.

How does the optical performance and build quality compare to the Vortex PST 1-4x?

Sometimes I wish they just took the time to improve their PST 1-4x with day light bright illumination, and maybe offer the same thing in a PST 1-6x. Illumination is about the only gripe I have with the 1-4x PST.

[bonesurf]

Well this thing is cheaper than a pst....


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[SuperSet]

Peaking my interest... but still feel like a "me too" optic from Vortex.

How does the optical performance and build quality compare to the Vortex PST 1-4x?

Sometimes I wish they just took the time to improve their PST 1-4x with day light bright illumination, and maybe offer the same thing in a PST 1-6x. Illumination is about the only gripe I have with the 1-4x PST.

Vortex already mentioned in their video comments that it's not up to the same glass quality as the PST.

[Kestryll]

You all know the Strike Eagle is made in China right?

[bonesurf]

Uh and what budget glass isn't?


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[bombadillo]

I know it's not to a 6x power, but consider the Bushnell ARoptics 1-4x24. It is $230 typically anywhere, cheaper than what you're looking at, really good eye relief and glass for the money, it has a built in cat tail, FFP, and a great BDC reticle.

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-1-4x24-AR-Optics-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P61352.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Illuminated-Reticle-Riflescope-Turrets/dp/B00AU6EIIY/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422292095&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=aroptics+pcl

[Mute]

Peaking my interest... but still feel like a "me too" optic from Vortex.

How does the optical performance and build quality compare to the Vortex PST 1-4x?

Sometimes I wish they just took the time to improve their PST 1-4x with day light bright illumination, and maybe offer the same thing in a PST 1-6x. Illumination is about the only gripe I have with the 1-4x PST.

The PST is supposed to have better glass and probably slightly better construction, but having looked through all of these 1-whatever X optics, I don't see any reason to take a PST over the Strike Eagle other than specific features on the PST that you'd prefer. Whether the build quality is significantly better on the PST only time will tell. The Razors are a different matter but that's a completely different category and price point.

[bonesurf]

Yeah for me anyways the 6-4 power difference matters as does true 1x. Ergo really not a ton of options here that don't break the bank


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[ExtremeX]

The PST is supposed to have better glass and probably slightly better construction, but having looked through all of these 1-whatever X optics, I don't see any reason to take a PST over the Strike Eagle other than specific features on the PST that you'd prefer. Whether the build quality is significantly better on the PST only time will tell. The Razors are a different matter but that's a completely different category and price point.

[Kestryll]

Uh and what budget glass isn't?


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Most are, I just find it amusing to see people so adamant that because it is Vortex, and for no other reason, it HAS to be different from and better than the PA 1-6.

I'd bet 10 bucks that at some point in the future it is going to come out that much like the Bushnell TR-25 and PA Microdot these two are made at the same place with very minor differences to make each product 'unique'.

[ExtremeX]

Most are, I just find it amusing to see people so adamant that because it is Vortex, and for no other reason, it HAS to be different from and better than the PA 1-6.

I'd bet 10 bucks that at some point in the future it is going to come out that much like the Bushnell TR-25 and PA Microdot these two are made at the same place with very minor differences to make each product 'unique'.

Precisely the reason I said its just a "me too" product from Vortex...

They probably came out with it since they were loosing market share to other manufactures.

I can however see them swinging votes their way even at the higher price point just with their warranty alone. Personally I think they warranty is a lot more valuable with their Crossfire / Strike Eagle scopes than with their PST or Razor line.

[ExtremeX]

Uh and what budget glass isn't?


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[SuperSet]

Most are, I just find it amusing to see people so adamant that because it is Vortex, and for no other reason, it HAS to be different from and better than the PA 1-6.

The biggest difference is that Vortex has a history of making optics.