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4/22/2014 3:03:42 AM EDT
I bought one of these last week when they were on special at Primary Arms for $169.99 with an Aero Precision one piece mount as a package.  Just got it mounted to my rifle and I have to say that is one hell of a deal for an inexpensive scope.  Light transmission seems as good or better than some of my Nikons, and I like the Dead Hold BDC reticle.  I'll give a range report after this weekend when I have a chance to sight my rifle in and will have pictures as well.
4/22/2014 6:25:41 AM EDT
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Its a great scope for the $$$, I really like Vortex optics.
The only down side I see is the eye relief on some of thier models.. a lil short.
4/22/2014 7:06:25 PM EDT
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It seems good on this particular scope. At 7x the sweet spot definitely shrinks from 2x, but its not so bad that I have to change my position to use it.
4/22/2014 7:40:50 PM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.   I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!
4/23/2014 4:13:40 AM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.   I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!
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Thanks, but I must admit that I was really looking for a 1x4. I ultimately bought this optic because of the package price of it, but must say from all the playing around I've done with it so far (waiting for this weekend to sight it in) I really like it and its magnification level.
4/29/2014 8:07:55 AM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!
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I agree.....
I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.
The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....
4/29/2014 8:54:37 AM EDT
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I bought one of these last week when they were on special at Primary Arms for $169.99 with an Aero Precision one piece mount as a package.  Just got it mounted to my rifle and I have to say that is one hell of a deal for an inexpensive scope.  Light transmission seems as good or better than some of my Nikons, and I like the Dead Hold BDC reticle.  I'll give a range report after this weekend when I have a chance to sight my rifle in and will have pictures as well.
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That's a great deal.

 



I was eyeing the Vortex as well, but went with a Burris fullfield II cause it was 2 ounces lighter and I got mine for $150 of amazon with free 2day shpping. The Aero mount I got was standard shipping though.




ETA: I debated getting a 1-4x, but decided that if I went that route I would have to spend $500 or more to get real good glass and a great 1x setting. Plus the scope is just so I can hunt with and target plink for fun anyways.
4/29/2014 9:03:35 AM EDT
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I agree on the usefulness of a 2-7x, and wholeheartedly agree on the "bang for the buck" with Vortex products.



I have a Viper PST 2.5-10x32 FFP, a Solo R/T monocular, a SPARC, and both the VMX3 and VMX-3T magnifiers.  and I'm very satisfied.



Mark H.
4/29/2014 1:59:58 PM EDT
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I agree.....
I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.
The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!


I agree.....
I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.
The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....


Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
4/29/2014 2:28:28 PM EDT
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Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!




I agree.....

I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.

The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....





Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
Website says only 3-9 Burris E1 is illuminated.

 
4/29/2014 3:48:41 PM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!


I agree.....
I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.
The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....


Bushnell has one....missed a Kahles on Sample List last week.....pretty much settled on the Leupy VX-R #4 in a Aero Precision mount
Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
Website says only 3-9 Burris E1 is illuminated.  

4/29/2014 5:14:48 PM EDT
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Well I almost cut my trigger finger off this past week so you guys may have to wait a little bit for that review. In the meantime I've been doing a whole lot of wishing I could be shooting and pointing my rifle at the tv from across the house.
4/29/2014 5:52:01 PM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!


I agree.....
I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.
The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....


Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
Website says only 3-9 Burris E1 is illuminated.  


Good catch.  My bad.  What a shame.  Older versions were.  I guess not popular enough.  
4/29/2014 7:25:52 PM EDT
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2-7x scopes with 32 to 35mm objectives are some of the most useful optics and should be more popular than they are.  They tend to be lighter, shorter, slimmer, and can have great glass in their price range and do well in low light.  I don't have a Vortex, but have heard good things about them.  I have several in other brands, Leupold, Burris, original weaver and Redfield, and my favorite, an Austrian Kahles.  This power range is pretty much my go to choice for all but long distance shooting.  Wise choice, sir!




I agree.....

I have a Burris 2-7x on my Stag 8T.... I am really liking it so far.

The only negative I can see so far is it does not have a lit reticle but, at 1X it is fast and clear....





Burris does make an illuminated 2-7x.  It is the Fullfield E-1, and weighs 12 oz.  I have an older version which is a 35mm objective and has a duplex reticle with an illuminated center dot.  It has served me well.  I really like the little 2-7x28 Leupolds (non-illuminated) because they are so compact and weigh only 8 ounces.  They are very clear.  None of my 2-7x come anywhere close, however, to the Austrian made Kahles 2-7x36 (no longer imported)..  Wow, is all I can say every time I use it.   But with that "wow" comes a pretty hefty step up in price.  There is cheap glass, good glass, great glass and then there is really great glass.  The latter ain't cheap.
Website says only 3-9 Burris E1 is illuminated.  




Good catch.  My bad.  What a shame.  Older versions were.  I guess not popular enough.  

Guess not.

 



I was going to switch my order to the illuminated one which is why I checked.
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