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Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« on: December 15, 2013, 09:03:13 AM »
Thats the debate in my head.

I can get the Bushnell 3.5-21x50x34mm DMR from a buddy who is selling a lightly used one in G2 for $800.

Paying market value for a new Vortex 4-16. so about $900ish


I really dont care for vortex reticles except in LRS/ EBR-2, but dont dial windage much anyhow so could/will get over it.

I would want FFP, exposed turrets, and prefer solid clicks on the turret....

If I were you, and you were I......
Which would you buy and why?

Thanks,
WB

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 09:06:55 AM »
Mil/Mil is a must. (What I learned on, and use for work).

WB

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2013, 09:17:06 AM »
You should call vortex and submit your Idaho guide license. They give a pretty good discount. That's what I did. It's going to make my purchase for viper hd's a little more affordable. :tup:

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2013, 09:34:32 AM »
I just bought a vortex Viper hs-t 4-16x44 vmr-1 yesterday. :tup:

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2013, 09:57:12 AM »
I got a vortex viper 6.5-20x44 pa BDC.  I haven't looked back. Love this scope!
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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2013, 10:04:39 AM »
Vortex
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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2013, 02:29:29 PM »
What Vortex Scope is it that you'd like to have?

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2013, 11:59:42 AM »
Out of those two options and the price points given for each, go with the Bushnell.  You get more travel, good turrets, good reticle and from what I've seen has better glass than the 4-16 PST. 

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2013, 09:50:50 AM »
 
Out of those two options and the price points given for each, go with the Bushnell.  You get more travel, good turrets, good reticle and from what I've seen has better glass than the 4-16 PST.

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2013, 03:31:01 PM »
I got a vortex viper 6.5-20x44 pa BDC.  I haven't looked back. Love this scope!
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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2013, 11:37:02 PM »
Thanks gents...
I like em both, but on a hunting rifle weight is a concern. So is having a good piece of glass though....

WB

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Re: Vortex pst/hs-t or bushnell dmr
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2013, 02:19:13 AM »
I have shot the HDMR's quite a bit and have been very impressed.

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