3-Gun scopes

[chgofirefighter]

Need some guidance in selecting a scope for competition shooting, 3-gun. I’m leaning towards these brands, Leupold, Vortex, Steiner, C-More and Athlon, line of products.

Good quality supersedes magnification, you can have all the magnification in the world but if you have crappy glass it won’t make a difference. I have a budget in mind, $1000+ give or take. I know this is not a lot of money for a scope but I don’t have the means to purchase 2 or 3k scopes. So here it goes.

1) Steiner P4Xi- 1-4X24 $666.69 this scope has German glass and it’s made here in the USA. Discounted price $499

2) Leupold VX-6HD 1-6X24 $1819.99 MSRP discounted to $1000.99

3) Vortex Razor Vortex Razor HD 2 E MSRP $1999 discounted to $1100

4) C-More C3 scope 1-6X24 $1299 discounts to $800+

5) Athlon Cronus BTR 1-6X26 ATSR2 SFP IR MOA $989 discounted

So far I have personally seen the Vortex scopes, the Razor and the Viper PST, Razor truly does have an amazing glass and the Viper glass is about 85% close to the Razor. Another one that I love but doesn’t come in 1-6 is the Steiner P4Xi, now this scope glass is truly amazing but it’s only a 1-4 but it has holds for 600 yards. I don’t see myself shooting 600 yards in a 3-gun competition. So far the last 3 I’ve competed has been 300 to 400 yards and I was using a crappy primary arms scope.

I haven’t seen the Leupold VX6 but Leupold is another company with amazing quality and superb glass. Another great option is C-More C3 scope but sadly I haven’t personally seen this scope up close and the others such as Athlon I don’t know much about them but my research and reviews many people are happy with their products. Supposedly, both Athlon and Vortex scopes are made in the same company, but what do I know…

So here’s my list…. Thanks for the assistance, guidance and suggestions…

 

[Cody Richardson]

Give a good look to the Trijicon Accupower 1-8. Not using it 3 gun but in a professional setting(LE). It’s a FFP with a very good working reticle. Glass is clear, reticle works VERY well as at 1 power for the up close targets as well a intermediate distance. I have no problem using the optic in the close shots, 2 yards and out, and have used the reticle to make shots out to 400+. A few more guys on my team have gotten away from there aimpoint T2’s and gone to a LPVO like mine.

 

[chgofirefighter]

Give a good look to the Trijicon Accupower 1-8. Not using it 3 gun but in a professional setting(LE). It’s a FFP with a very good working reticle. Glass is clear, reticle works VERY well as at 1 power for the up close targets as well a intermediate distance. I have no problem using the optic in the close shots, 2 yards and out, and have used the reticle to make shots out to 400+. A few more guys on my team have gotten away from there aimpoint T2’s and gone to a LPVO like mine.

Thanks, isn't the Trijicon Accupower made for tactical type use and not competitive sports?

 

[Cody Richardson]

Thanks, isn't the Trijicon Accupower made for tactical type use and not competitive sports?

While scopes may be dubbed “tactical” or “competition”, when it comes to LPVO’s these bridges are as close to one as another as anything. Take the Vortex Razor, a scope that was designed for competition, and a well used competition scope, but it is arguably the most widely used LPVO on guys on teams, from LEO to bad dudes laying hate over seas. I was recommend the Trijicon by a 3 gun guy. I think running a low power is the closest over lap between the completion and tactical world. We all are looking for the same thing, a working reticle, clear glass and as close to a true 1X as possible.

 

[chgofirefighter]

While scopes may be dubbed “tactical” or “competition”, when it comes to LPVO’s these bridges are as close to one as another as anything. Take the Vortex Razor, a scope that was designed for competition, and a well used competition scope, but it is arguably the most widely used LPVO on guys on teams, from LEO to bad dudes laying hate over seas. I was recommend the Trijicon by a 3 gun guy. I think running a low power is the closest over lap between the completion and tactical world. We all are looking for the same thing, a working reticle, clear glass and as close to a true 1X as possible.

Makes sense~ Does Trijicon offers LEO/Military discounts too?

 

[Cody Richardson]

Makes sense~ Does Trijicon offers LEO/Military discounts too?

Yep, they offer it through there Expertvoice.com, just have you verify employment and your account is set up. A ton of other company’s work of expert voice as well.