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    So I am looking for a new scope probably to purchase around autumn. Here is what I am looking for:

    1. Mid range variable (4-24x mag range and anything in between as long as the max magnification is at least 12x).
    2. Non Chinese
    3. Around $500.
    4. Preferably a 30mm tube, but 1" tube is acceptable.
    5. Rugged.

    Use is on a 5.56 AR set up for more precision shooting. This rifle is just a paper puncher, though I like all of my equipment to be SHTF ready so take that into consideration.

    Don't need anything immediately as what I have works in the mean time and I need to save a few hundred bucks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rxer311 View Post
    So I am looking for a new scope probably to purchase around autumn. Here is what I am looking for:

    2. Non Chinese
    3. Around $500.
    5. Rugged.
    Pick 2

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    Quote Originally Posted by UWone77 View Post
    Pick 2
    Rugged and Non Chinese...Would be willing to spend extra but can't do $1000. Also willing to look at the preowned market.

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    $500, I'd get a Vortex Viper PST or their HS-T line.

    Made in the Philippines.

    Used is really a good way to go when you're on a budget. Optics just don't hold their value on the secondary market.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UWone77 View Post

    Used is really a good way to go when you're on a budget. Optics just don't hold their value on the secondary market.
    This. Higher end optics can often be had for 50% off if you can live with a few scuffs and scratches.

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    I was looking at something kinda like this...

    http://www.primaryarms.com/vortex-vi...pe-vhs-4307-lr

    But...I can definitely deal with a few scuffs for a good value on the used market.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rxer311 View Post
    I was looking at something kinda like this...

    http://www.primaryarms.com/vortex-vi...pe-vhs-4307-lr

    But...I can definitely deal with a few scuffs for a good value on the used market.
    I've got a Viper HS LR on my SPR-ish build and it's good for the $, IMO (although I got a steal of a price on mine). You should easily be able to get another 10% off that MAP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoilerUp View Post
    I've got a Viper HS LR on my SPR-ish build and it's good for the $, IMO (although I got a steal of a price on mine). You should easily be able to get another 10% off that MAP.
    Oh yeah, I will be shopping around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rxer311 View Post
    Oh yeah, I will be shopping around.
    It’s $522 at EuroOptic with OPTICS13 code at checkout.

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    http://aaoptics.com/REFURBISHE--VIPE...PE-_p_249.html
    Refurb here, but with Vortex, all warranty and everything carries over. Great way to save money on their products.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EO3 View Post
    http://aaoptics.com/REFURBISHE--VIPE...PE-_p_249.html
    Refurb here, but with Vortex, all warranty and everything carries over. Great way to save money on their products.
    Dude! Thanks for the heads up. I am sure I can find what I need here at a great discount.

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    Sometimes good deals on the SWFA demos.

    https://samplelist.com/entire-sample...flescopes.html
    “ When I comes to modern politics, I think the inverse of Hanlon's Razor applies...In other words, "Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice." - Kerplode

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    Quote Originally Posted by EO3 View Post
    http://aaoptics.com/REFURBISHE--VIPE...PE-_p_249.html
    Refurb here, but with Vortex, all warranty and everything carries over. Great way to save money on their products.
    Crap, that's tempting. I need some glass for my .308 and that would do the trick, but I think I'll hold off and save my pennies for an SHV.

    That's probably a bit of overkill for 5.56, though, IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoilerUp View Post
    Crap, that's tempting. I need some glass for my .308 and that would do the trick, but I think I'll hold off and save my pennies for an SHV.

    That's probably a bit of overkill for 5.56, though, IMO.
    Just get an ATACR... you deserve it.

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