Does it really matter which $3000 scope you buy?

[Rich M]

Does it really matter which $3000 scope you buy?

No. You're a fool no matter which $3000 scope you buy.

Some of those pricey scopes are the schnitz.

 

[JakeM51]

Used Schmidt and bender pmii for like $2500

 

[Rich M]

Used Schmidt and bender pmii for like $2500

New T96 for $1800.

 

[nm.otter]

If you can wait six months or so

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• Ryan Avery
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[gearguywb]

There are a lot of options.

For me, I won't spend 3K, but the 1.5-2K range seems to be the sweet spot. Like anything the last 2-3% of performance comes at a very high price.

My favorites:
NF NX8 (I have a NX6 on order)
S&B
Steiner