AZHUNTER05 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 I'm fairly new to shooting long range and I was hoping to get some advice from some experienced shooters. I recently picked up a tikka ctr in a 6.5 creedmore. I'm still trying to decide what kind of glass to put on it. I'm wanting to shoot out to 1000 yards for fun, and 500 yards for hunting purposes. I plan on this being my primary hunting rifle. I'm mainly looking at vortex optics and my max price range is $1000. I'm currently looking at viper pst gen II 5-25x50mm ffp along with the viper HS LR and viper HST. I know the PST is really popular, but is it any better then the other two that are a tad cheaper? Normally with glass you get what you pay for, but I'm just curious to see what you guys think. Also, if I'm going to shoot out to a 1000 yards should I get a 20 MOA rail or is my stock rail sufficient? Also what magnification would you go with? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 24, 2017 20 moa rail and get the pst gen II. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 Zeiss hd5 5-25 with locking turrets is in your budget. I've been super pleased with mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 20 moa rail for sure. I made that mistake on my long range rig. I only have enough MOA adjustment to get out to about 950 yards. I don't have a ton of experience, but I chose the Vortex Viper HSLR 6x24x50 FFP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted July 24, 2017 IMO please stay away from Vortex. I hate to be debbie downer all the time but for under 1k you will not get a good vortex. You can find better in that price range. I don't have any experience in the 1k+ Vortex scopes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 I tried the PST last year and had some trouble with it. Compared to my Vipers it didn't keep a zero. Went back to Leopold for my 7mm-08. The VX-6 is awesome but kinda expensive. Just bought a VX-3i for my next rifle. I don't like their target knobs but I didn't want to pay anymore for a scope either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 24, 2017 Burris XTR II 3-15×50, 4-20×50 or 5-25×50 SWFA SS 5-20×50 or 3-15x42 Sightron SIII 6-24×50 Athlon Ares BTR 4.5-27×50 or 2.5-15×50 Bushnell LRS 6-24x50, 4.5-30x50 Leupold 3-15x44 VX-5HD Leupold 6.5-20x50 VX-3i You do not NEED 25x to shoot to 1000 yards, 15x is plenty. But it is nice to have. But your low end FOV suffers at 5x-6x. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HICAP40 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 sightron 8-32 and dont look back johnny 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted July 24, 2017 I have the same gun and needed a 20 Moa rail on it and I had a pst 6-24 and just put a Burris 5-25 the 34mm tube on the Burris seems to have better view than pst. My tikka ctr is the most accurate out of the box with all ammo I have tried, I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 24, 2017 sightron 8-32 and dont look back johnny How do you feel about an 8x minimum magnification for hunting purposes? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cell4soul Report post Posted July 24, 2017 I looked through the Leupold VX5 HD with fire dot reticle on Saturday. The elevation turret was solid and did 2 full rotations with a very nice zero stop. Scope was $999, so it is right in your price range. That, and I think it weighs in right at 20oz. I think it would be hard to beat that for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 If you like dealing with the best customer service folks in the industry buy a Vortex. If not then get something else. My vote is for the Leupold Vx3i in 6.5-20x50. It's light weight, simple, has great glass and well under your budget. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted July 24, 2017 Plenty of much better options in the $1000 range than vortex like others are saying. I have a burris veracity 5-25 and really like it for under $1000. Also put a vx3i 4-14 cds on my lightweight rifle that i am really liking 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 24, 2017 sightron 8-32 and dont look back johnny I would hate to have to pull off a quick shot with a 8x. It's hard enough with a 6x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 24, 2017 I like not having to deal with customer service, ever. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
