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    Posted: May/08/2011 at 11:45

Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 FFP vs weaver tactical 3-15x FFP



Which one do you think I should go with there are both similarly priced and equipped.

I'm having a hard time deciding between the two.

I hear the weaver has better glass

But I think the vortex has more features?

I would someone more knowledgeable than me to chim in that maybe has experience with both scopes.

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I chose the Weaver, once I decided that I just could not wait for the PST.

I love the glass, and the reticle is a far sight better than a simple Mil-Dot reticle. It also tracks as true as the Super Sniper it replaced. The only downside to the Weaver is the lack of a zero stop, but the same could be said for scopes costing much more than the Weaver.

If you do choose to go with the PST, I urge you to only go for one of the 24X models. It is becoming clear that the 16X models have noticeably inferior glass.

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I have been looking at the same question. The Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50  on paper sounds very good, particularly because at it's price point you are getting mechanical zero stops. However, the glass on the PST has been disappointing. I am looking at the Weaver Tactical because for a bit less money, I'm happy to do away with the zero stops in order to get better glass. Plus the enhanced mil-dot reticle seems sufficient enough.

Would love to hear anyone's opinion on this.
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I owned a Weaver Tactical 3-15X50 mil/moa mil-dot FFP and the glass on it and the eye relief is outstanding.  When I checked out The New Weaver Tactical 3-15X50 mil/mil EMDR FFP at SHOT Show I knew it is going to be one of the best deals in optics in 2011.  

IMO it is better than the PST. Well I think they are still developing the PST but when it gets here I am pretty sure the Weaver is better.  Wink 

I just received the New Weaver Tactical and will be doing a review hopefully around October.

 And yes I have seen, used and tested out the Viper PST in 1-4 and 6-24 and they are really good scopes.

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weaver CS isn't great though. vortex is hard to beat in that repect.
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Originally posted by jjrgr21 jjrgr21 wrote:

weaver CS isn't great though. vortex is hard to beat in that repect.
 
 
I don't know about sending something in but I've spoken with thier techs quite a bit recently about specs, rebates, sunshades and such and found them to be outstanding thus far.
 
I have the 3-15x50 FFP EMDR and I love it. I did a review on it a few weeks back. Also the Weaver rebate applies to the Tacticals as well. They are part of the SuperSlam line.
 
 I eceived my check two days ago. So you can get a 3-15x50 FFP EMDR for $689 after rebate, I did! I would put a note in with your rebate coupon stating Weaver told you they are part of the SuperSlam line as I did and no problem at all. It states this on thier website as well.
 
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ive owned my weaver for about 5months and have about 1,000 rounds thro it. I have run the elevation from top to bottom many times and it always returns to zero. My only complaint at first but now i dont mind it, is the turrets on the weaver are very easy to turn (in comparison to my SS 3-9) but they also lock when youre done with them so you dont have to worry about them accidently moving on you. Not sure on your application, but the reticle on the weaver is also pretty fine which i like since im only shooting paper and steel targets (not sure what its like on the PST).
I dont think you can go wrong with either the PST or the weaver, i just got tired of waiting on the PST so i went with the weaver. Now im waiting on my SWFA SS 5-20x50 from the group buy but im in no hurry on that one since i dont even have a rifle to put it on.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ccoker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/09/2011 at 20:17
I just got in a Weaver 3-15 tactical yesterday to test
I have been running a 1-5 on a 3 gun build for a while and am pretty happy with it.
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