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Beamy Pennsyltuckian finally returned home Joined Dec 2007 Posts 23521 EE 100% (7) PA, USA	Posted: 6/1/2024 10:32:32 AM EDT I'm kicking around the idea of picking up a RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor With that being the case I'm looking for a scope with a price point of less than $800 GD recommended the Arken EP-5 or SWFA 3-15x I'm not looking to compete but this rifle intrigues me and I'd to see what it can do
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bluedog82 Joined Aug 2019 Posts 1517 EE 100% (26) MI, USA	Posted: 6/1/2024 10:58:54 AM EDT [#1] My Ruger American Predator is wearing a Strike Eagle 5-25. That or the Arken would be a good fit. I’ve taken the RAP to 1050yds.

MSC182 ARFCOM call sign: Hoot Joined Jan 2009 Posts 26320 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 6/1/2024 2:58:44 PM EDT [#2] Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now.
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sparkyD Member Joined Jan 2010 Posts 12656 EE 0% (0) OK, USA	Posted: 6/1/2024 9:02:17 PM EDT [#3] Quote History Originally Posted By MSC182: Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now. View Quote I second this ^.
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Spartan24 Jason Bourne Wannabe Joined Oct 2003 Posts 4218 EE 100% (148) MN, USA	Posted: 6/3/2024 10:16:24 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By MSC182: Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now. View Quote Jump on that deal!
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masterofpew Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 9763 EE 100% (30) POL	Posted: 7/22/2024 2:54:28 PM EDT [#5] OP did you... @beamy I agree with the Vortex scope suggested in the thread 5x25x50 would be good choice

Beamy Pennsyltuckian finally returned home Joined Dec 2007 Posts 23659 EE 100% (7) PA, USA	Posted: 7/22/2024 3:24:40 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By masterofpew: OP did you... @beamy I agree with the Vortex scope suggested in the thread 5x25x50 would be good choice View Quote Not yet, got sidetracked with a 357 lever gun
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Luny421 FATF Joined Dec 2009 Posts 4083 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 7/23/2024 8:35:05 PM EDT [#7] Just a touch over your $800 budget, but the Trijicon Tenmile 6-24x50 is currently available for $850
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CanNevrHaveEnuffGuns Joined Jul 2004 Posts 3538 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 7/29/2024 7:51:06 PM EDT [#8] I also second this. Bought one for myself!

Bearcat24 Joined Jan 2013 Posts 4529 EE 97% (33) USA	Posted: 7/31/2024 8:39:08 PM EDT [Last Edit: Bearcat24] [#9] Aiken has a good scope for sale. 5-25x56 for $600. I put an Arken 4-16 on my Rugers SFAR. Great glass but a bit heavy. https://www.arkenopticsusa.com/ep-5-5-25x56-ffp-illuminated-vpr-zero-stop-34mm-tube/

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Posted: 8/10/2024 5:49:14 PM EDT

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" target="_blank">Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now.

I second this ^.

I 3rd this and own Arkens and Vortex.

StaccatoC2 Member Joined Jun 2019 Posts 10521 EE 100% (26) MD, USA	Posted: 8/29/2024 1:06:27 PM EDT [#11] I will vote the meotpa 3-18 for a scope, can be had for 700.
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TheWhiteHorse Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 14511 EE 100% (1) WY, USA	Posted: 8/30/2024 9:51:28 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By Luny421: Just a touch over your $800 budget, but the Trijicon Tenmile 6-24x50 is currently available for $850 View Quote That is second focal plane… no thanks.

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Posted: 8/30/2024 9:53:33 PM EDT

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" target="_blank">Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now.

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That’s a good deal for that scope. Has been great on my .22 comp / marmot slayer gun for 3 years now.

TheWhiteHorse Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 14513 EE 100% (1) WY, USA	Posted: 8/30/2024 9:53:43 PM EDT [Last Edit: TheWhiteHorse] [#14] Go 6 creed instead of 6.5 unless you’re shooting 1200 plus.

drfroglegs Watch this... Joined Dec 2012 Posts 15287 EE 100% (48) NC, USA	Posted: 8/30/2024 10:18:24 PM EDT [Last Edit: drfroglegs] [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By MSC182: type Status report message description Access to the specified resource has been forbidden. Apache Tomcat/7.0.68 (Ubuntu) " target="_blank">Vortex Viper PST Gen II $600 from Midway USA right now. View Quote This all day long. I've got 3 of them.
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FightingHellfish Locally sexy. Joined Dec 2004 Posts 61092 EE 100% (1) AZ, USA	Posted: 8/31/2024 3:19:38 PM EDT [#16] I’ve got the Arken EP-5 on my “long range” .22. It’s a nice scope for the money. That 5-25 Gen 2 PST is a better scope for not much more money at that sale price. I’ve got both and have shot them side by side.
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Duck_Hunt Member Joined Feb 2017 Posts 38208 EE 100% (128) USA	Posted: 8/31/2024 8:47:03 PM EDT [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By Luny421: Just a touch over your $800 budget, but the Trijicon Tenmile 6-24x50 is currently available for $850 View Quote This. That’s wayyy more scope than the vortex posted above.