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What scope like a Vortex Razor HD, but lighter and cheaper?
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Shooting mid-range (400-1000) with a friend's PRS rig and had to get a Vortex Razor HD 4.5-27x56. Found one used on Sniper's Hide. But now I want something like that for a hunting rifle. But lighter and cheaper. It could have less magnification, but same repeatability for turret adjustments and same Christmas tree style reticle. Any suggestions?
 
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Have a look at Athlon Optics.

This scope is a bit smaller in terms of magnification (although it should be more than enough for any legitimate hunting application) and has pretty much all the other features you are looking for:

https://athlonoptics.com/produ...fle-scopes-ares-btr/

The brand has been getting pretty good reviews too.
 
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I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20 x44 (like new) if you are interested.


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What is the price point you are looking at?

The Vipers are made in China.

This is my choice.

https://www.leupold.com/scopes...pes/vx-3-8-5-25x50mm

I also have a Meopta Optika, clearer than the Leopold, but the adjustments are sucking compared to the Leupold.
 
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Thanks all. Hadn't seen that Athlon. Can't believe what you get for the price. Also, the Bushnell LRTS and those Optika 6's from Meopta look really good. Finally, I love Leupold. Most of my scopes are Leupold VXI's and some VXII's and III's. But the dial adjustments haven't been 100% until the newer erector system. I generally haven't dialed for hunting, and they stay put once set, but they sometimes slip. But Midway just put a big discount on the VX5 and VX6's with the new erector system, which put them down into the $900's and low $1000's. Going to go Leupold I think.
 
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Look for a Bushnell LRHS or a DMR...


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Leupold, used or new, is the best scope on todays market..and a used scope carries a lifetime guarentee, the same as a new one..


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Leupold, used or new, is the best scope on todays market..and a used scope carries a lifetime guarentee, the same as a new one..


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