Are Vortex Strike Eagles any good?

[Sully_44]

I just got a 6 creedmoor and need to get a scope put on it. I like the 3-18ish x 44 scopes. What is everyone’s experience with the Vortex Strike Eagle rifle scopes?

Or is there something else in that $750-$1000 range that is night and day better than everything else? Looking at FFP and MOA, but pretty green with long range stuff so enlighten me.

 

[Koda_]

They are OK, Vortex seems to offer more features but lower quality than comparable scopes. I would look at a Leupold for the same money, a VX5 maybe.
Pick one with the widest FOV on low magnification. Decide if you want to dial a turret for drops or use a reticle before you decide what focal plane you want. Either way works equally fine.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Used trijicon tenmile if you want reliability, repeatability, and something you won’t have to worry with

 

[sierracharlie338]

I don’t think you’re gaining much if anything in quality by going to a VX5 and your losing FFP so I’d ignore that. I have one

For 1200$ you can get the maven rs1.2. So far I’m very happy with this scope and how it’s performing. FFP as well with great glass.

In my research the new 3-18 strike eagles have gotten better reviews than their previous models and of course there is their warranty. Despite the naysayers, not every vortex product is a piece of crap. I’ve actually been trying to get my hands on one of the 3-18s to test.

The used Tenmile is another option as mentioned earlier.

 

[KenLee]

Maven RS1.2 10% off ($1080$

Maven RS1.2 is 10% off right now (along with their other products) Listed through their holiday specials tab, select the customer builder option. Customizations are free and optic is 10% off. https://mavenbuilt.com/

rokslide.com

Step up a little on price.

 

[Kurts86]

They are the official scope of your coworker that bought a Ruger Precision Rifle, goes to the DNR range 2x per year to punch paper at 200 yards and is “really into long range.”

 

[Mike D Texas]

The glass on the Strike Eagle I tried was pretty terrible.

 

[06 SB]

I have two but got really good deals on them paying less than half of MSRP. The 1-8 is on a 300BO for fun times at the range. The SE is perfect for that. The other is the 3-18 on a 223Wylde AR that also is a fun gun. I have never had any issues with them but they are by no means even slightly abused. If fun shooting is your goal, the Strike Eagles are just fine. I higher magnifications have pretty crappy glass IMO.

Personally, I think you would be better off with an Athlon Helos BTR or higher option. I have used the Helos BTR Gen II 4-20x50 (FFP, MOA) on a 30-06 and 6.5CM out to 900yds and back many times without a hiccup. I also have an Athlon Ares ETR UHD 4.5-30x56 on a 6.5CM that works the same. There are some great sales on these at times, just keep an eye out.

 

[flyfisher117]

I have a Strike Eagle 3-18. It's on a .223 blaster, it does fine for that but..
Glass is meh. It's deffinitely not "just as good" like the internet claims.
It is also a dark scope, it gets very very dark around sunset/rise. I use mine for coyotes and it's not the scope I'll grab for early or late sets.

I enjoy the turret design. I like the capped windage too.

Don't drop it too hard. I experienced a 6" POI shift after dropping in the house. To be fair my sling snagged something as I walked by so it was borderline a yeet, not just a drop.