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Posted: 1/31/2014 5:22:56 PM EDT
| Just bought a vortex pst scope and was wondering if anyone has ran one on there 50. I bought it for myDPMS 308 gun but was thinking of putting it on my AR50 to free up my nightforce to put on a bolt gun i use more. Any thoughts? Think it'll hold up? |
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The Vortex PST line of scopes are supposed to be rugged and have decent glass for what they cost. I have been looking at that model for awhile.
The last time I looked at what Vortex had to offer in the PST field, they were on backorder status only. I just hope that their PST models are more plentiful now. I wouldn`t have a problem owning one ( Even running one on a Big Bore!  ) after reading some of the reviews out on the web.
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| Vortex has a forum in the Industry section. So i have a question about it there. Will let ya'll know what they say. Im betteing theybsay no. Just to xover there selfs from any warrenty or legal reason but it seems like a well built scope. My only grip is it gets hazy at max power |
| The Vortex PST was on my short list for my 50 build. Decent glass, great price point and the word is it can take the pounding from a 50 BMG. I wouldn't buy any scope destined for a 50 unless the company will stand behind it 100% and Vortex is one of those companies. It breaks and Vortex will replace it. |
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Might want to shoot them an e-mail for there input. Am looking for a scope for my 50 that won't cost a kidney. Let us know what you find out if you do contact them. This scope will work well on your 50 and you can keep both of your kidneys. I love mine. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P502.aspx |
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This scope will work well on your 50 and you can keep both of your kidneys. I love mine. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P502.aspx Quoted:
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Might want to shoot them an e-mail for there input. Am looking for a scope for my 50 that won't cost a kidney. Let us know what you find out if you do contact them. This scope will work well on your 50 and you can keep both of your kidneys. I love mine. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-20x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P502.aspx That looks pretty good. The price is definately right. Whats the furthest you have shot with this scope? What rings are you using? Thanks for the info. |
| 200 yards so far...I'm having trouble finding a long range within a day's drive. The glass is pretty good for the price and makes for a clear, crisp sight picture. I used Burris extreme tactical mounts that I was able to get from SWFA also. They have a great selection of mounts and goodies there. They're built like a tank so they're on the heavy side......but hey, it's going on a 50. |
Man after all the looking and reading to see if it would work on my AR50 I started to like the Mil/Mil & the glass better and better so i decided to put the PST on my DPMS LR308 & a Leupold Mark 4 on the 50.  I may change my mind but that damn mark 4 is a pain with mil retical & 1/4" turrets. So i figure since i shoot the lr308 more  im gonna try it with an easier scope to read and adjust.
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| I had a vortex viper on my BA 50. And it seemed to be off every time I took it out. In all fairness it could be the way it's stored, I have to break it down and lean it up in the safe because of the length so it may be getting bumped. I swapped it for a steiner that was on a Ar so ill find out. It may take a while because I don't shoot the 50 much, but I'll see how the vortex is working on my Ar in the mean while. |
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