Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
vortex viper pst vs weaver tactical opinions |
Post Reply |
Author | |
ilikeguns111
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/29/2010 Status: Offline Points: 21 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: May/08/2011 at 11:45 |
Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 FFP vs weaver tactical 3-15x FFPWhich 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. |
|
gglass
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/04/2010 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. That is my two cents...
|
|
"Let me guess... This isn't about the alcohol or tobacco."
|
|
captainjoe
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/29/2011 Status: Offline Points: 8 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. |
|
cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Welcome to Optics Talk, Captain!
|
|
captainjoe
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/29/2011 Status: Offline Points: 8 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thank you. I have been lurking around for some time reading the forums, but decided to register today. Great resource!
|
|
cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Glad you did!
|
|
Smileydawg1
Optics Apprentice Joined: February/22/2010 Location: Georgia Status: Offline Points: 88 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. I just received the New Weaver Tactical and will be doing a review hopefully around October. |
|
jjrgr21
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/10/2011 Status: Offline Points: 368 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
weaver CS isn't great though. vortex is hard to beat in that repect.
|
|
torisdad
Optics GrassHopper Joined: April/24/2011 Location: Fishersville Va Status: Offline Points: 49 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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.
Andrew
|
|
lumberjack149
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/04/2009 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 110 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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.
|
|
ccoker
Optics Master Joined: February/13/2008 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 2041 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. |
|
www.TacticalGunReview.com
Pro Staff - Silencer Shop http://tacticalgunreview.com |
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |