I keep looking for a decent long range scope to replace my MTC Viper 4-16x50. Don't get me wrong, the MTC Viper is a great scope, but there are just 2 things that I hate about it.
- It's got a great MilRad Reticle but then MOA turrets. (why !!!... you do the math)
- The reticle is on the Second Focal Plane (again why!!!... only good for 10x magnification)
So I've always been on the lookout for a perfect long range air-rifle scope... and constantly hoping that MTC would produce it.
I was so excited last week when I came across the Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP MRad, which looked like it had everything (even sub $1,000.00)... but then I saw the 50m+ Parallax adjustment. *sigh*... Hope they can fix that soon !
Anyway, this also got me to looking to see if anyone else has got anything that has the following requirements:
- MilRad reticle
- MilRad turrets
- Parallax adjustment from 10m (although 25m would be fine) to infinity
- First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle
- Magnification of 3-12, 4-16 (or similar)
- 0.1 Mrad turret adjustment per click (0.05 would also be ok)
- Under $1,000 / £650
So I started searching around a bit more and found:
Schmidt & Bender have released their Schmidt & Bender 3-20x50 PM II/LP/MTC/LT, which looks like it ticks all the right boxes... except the price (around $3,500...*yikes*)
- MilRad reticle - P4L fein
- MilRad turrets
- Parallax adjustment from 25m
- First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle
- Magnification of 3-20
- 0.1 Mrad turret adjustment per click
- $3,500 *ack*
I suppose it's in the same price category as their Schmidt & Bender 12,5-50x56 Field Target, which has parallax adjustment from 7-70m... which is not ideal for Long Range.
So... I guess I'll have to sell my MTC Viper as well as my S&B 4-16 PMII and buy 2x S&B 3-20 PMII's... at least that way my 32ft/lb FAC MFR .20 will have the same scope as my AI-AW 260rem. ... (but I might have to sell my house too !)
Please will someone make a scope with the above requirements for under $1,000 !!!!
MTC, Vortex ???
...any other suggestions ?