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Posted: 1/27/2015 8:31:19 AM EDT
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Vortex Spitfire x3
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:04:54 AM EDT
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Depends on your budget.
Obviously the big one is an ACOG. I don't have that type of money to spend on a scope, so I got the Burris AR332. Other budget ones to look at are the Primary Arms options. They have a 2.5x, 4x, and I think a 5x coming. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 11:03:48 AM EDT
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Depends on your budget. Obviously the big one is an ACOG. I don't have that type of money to spend on a scope, so I got the Burris AR332. Other budget ones to look at are the Primary Arms options. They have a 2.5x, 4x, and I think a 5x coming. Indeed. ACOGs are great if you have the money. The PA offerings are nice too if you don't. 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 11:58:55 AM EDT
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Vortex Optics Spitfire Prism Scopes
1X and 3X Selectable red/green illuminated reticles with five intensity levels to match specific conditions, are etched directly on the prism to assure consistent point-of-aim at all times—regardless of whether or not illumination is engaged Cameraland NY has a couple of Spitfire Prisms on their demo open box discount page |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 1:36:52 PM EDT
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I have Vortex Spitfire 1x and like it a lot. Reticle is very clear vs red dot ( I have astigmatism in my right eye)
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Posted: 1/27/2015 11:28:06 PM EDT
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How does the Spitfire 3x compare to PA 4x scope? Do both have the etched reticle?
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Posted: 1/28/2015 8:16:17 AM EDT
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How does the Spitfire 3x compare to PA 4x scope? Do both have the etched reticle? I have both, (PA 2.5 and 4x and Spitfire 1x and 3x) They are about the same quality wise and all have etched reticles. The Spitfires has a proprietary mounting system where the PA one can use any ACOG mount. I like them all and have found a home for each on different rifles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Ya just gotta figure out which would work best for you. (That's the hard part ;) ) |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 12:47:06 PM EDT
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I have both, (PA 2.5 and 4x and Spitfire 1x and 3x) They are about the same quality wise and all have etched reticles. The Spitfires has a proprietary mounting system where the PA one can use any ACOG mount. I like them all and have found a home for each on different rifles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Ya just gotta figure out which would work best for you. (That's the hard part ;) ) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does the Spitfire 3x compare to PA 4x scope? Do both have the etched reticle? I have both, (PA 2.5 and 4x and Spitfire 1x and 3x) They are about the same quality wise and all have etched reticles. The Spitfires has a proprietary mounting system where the PA one can use any ACOG mount. I like them all and have found a home for each on different rifles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Ya just gotta figure out which would work best for you. (That's the hard part ;) ) With this information, I'd buy the PA versions if they're priced nearly the same as the Vortex offerings. The ability to use ACOG mounts gives you far more mounting options than anything proprietary ever could .... or will. |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 1:22:09 PM EDT
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With this information, I'd buy the PA versions if they're priced nearly the same as the Vortex offerings. The ability to use ACOG mounts gives you far more mounting options than anything proprietary ever could .... or will. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does the Spitfire 3x compare to PA 4x scope? Do both have the etched reticle? I have both, (PA 2.5 and 4x and Spitfire 1x and 3x) They are about the same quality wise and all have etched reticles. The Spitfires has a proprietary mounting system where the PA one can use any ACOG mount. I like them all and have found a home for each on different rifles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Ya just gotta figure out which would work best for you. (That's the hard part ;) ) With this information, I'd buy the PA versions if they're priced nearly the same as the Vortex offerings. The ability to use ACOG mounts gives you far more mounting options than anything proprietary ever could .... or will. The ACOG mount compatibility is a mixed-blessing. I used a Spitfire because I was mounting it on a rifle where I wanted it lower than an ACOG could go. Miss having QD, though. |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 1:35:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:The ACOG mount compatibility is a mixed-blessing. I used a Spitfire because I was mounting it on a rifle where I wanted it lower than an ACOG could go. Miss having QD, though. I agree about the height thing. But for me, with any type of magnified optic, it's all about QD options. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 2:51:33 AM EDT
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With this information, I'd buy the PA versions if they're priced nearly the same as the Vortex offerings. The ability to use ACOG mounts gives you far more mounting options than anything proprietary ever could .... or will. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does the Spitfire 3x compare to PA 4x scope? Do both have the etched reticle? I have both, (PA 2.5 and 4x and Spitfire 1x and 3x) They are about the same quality wise and all have etched reticles. The Spitfires has a proprietary mounting system where the PA one can use any ACOG mount. I like them all and have found a home for each on different rifles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Ya just gotta figure out which would work best for you. (That's the hard part ;) ) With this information, I'd buy the PA versions if they're priced nearly the same as the Vortex offerings. The ability to use ACOG mounts gives you far more mounting options than anything proprietary ever could .... or will. The PA 4x is actually less expensive than the spitfire on PA's website anyhow. They want 350 for the 3x spitfire with 260 for the PA. They did have a deal with a QD ADM mount with the 4x for only 30 bucks over the standard mount, bitchin deal. They appear to be out of stock for now. |
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