Scope Comparisons — Video Resources on the Web
Are you shopping for a long range optic? Unfortunately, it is pretty much impossible to “test drive” a half-dozen or more optics. Thankfully, there are some video reviews on the internet that are, for the most part, helpful. Pew Pew Tactical (PPT) recently did a lengthy comparison of nine long range scopes. For each model PPT examined clarity, eye relief, reticle design, parallax, and windage/elevation travel. For each optic PPT also provides short videos showing the operation of the controls. FULL PPT REVIEW HERE.
| NINE Long Range Scopes Compared | |
| 1. Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24×50mm 2. Vortex Viper PST II 5-25×50mm 3. Leupold VX3i LRP 8.5-25×50mm 4. Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25×56mm 5. Burris XTR II 5-25×50mm |
6. Steiner PX4i 4-16×56mm 7. EOTech Vudu 5-25×56mm 8. Primary Arms 6-30×56mm 9. Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25×56mm |
The Firearm Blog — $2500 Leupold vs. $400 Athlon
This is actually a pretty good video. The host, Joel, tests and compares the Leupold Mark 5 vs. the Athlon Argos. Joel considers a variety of performance categories including clarity, tracking, elevation travel, ergonomics, and reticle options. This video asked the question “Can a $400 scope hang with a much higher priced optic?” You might be surprised how well the Athlon actually did.
Kalibre 22 — High-End Tactical Optics Comparison
In this video, Todd Hodnett explains the pros and cons of different brands and types of scopes. Scopes tested include Horus, Leupold, Nightforce, Schmidt & Bender, and Vortex. He uses the scopes in the field, and actually does a pretty good job describing the pros and cons of each model.
Top 10 Reviews — Manufacturer Marketing Videos Compilation
This video covers ten different scope models, from budget to high-end. For the most part the scopes appear in cost order, with the more affordable optics first. This YouTube video is mostly pieced together from manufacturer marketing footage, but it does cover a wide variety of scope options.
Please note, the above video does has some actual review segments, but nearly all the content is provided by the scope makers. So the Top 10 rankings are somewhat arbitrary. Nonetheless it is handy to have ten scopes covered in a single video. In order of appearance, here are the ten scopes featured, with video time marks if you want to “fast forward” to particular models.
| TEN Scopes In Order of Display | |
| 10. Burris Veracity Riflescope: 00:23 9. Vortex Viper PST Gen II Riflescope: 01:24 8. Nikon BLACK FX1000 Riflescope: 03:18 7. ATN X-Sight 4K PRO Riflescope: 04:29 6. Bushnell Engage™ Riflescope 06:00 |
5. Leica Magnus i Riflescope: 07:50 4. Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56mm F1 Riflescope: 08:29 3. Vanguard Endeavor RS IV Riflescope: 10:31 2. Leupold Mark 8 Riflescope: 12:33 1. Swarovski Z8i Riflescope: 14:21 |
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