Element Helix Gen 2 or something else?

[Ten_Ring15]

Getting a 7mm PRC and trying to decide on a scope for it. I’ve had good luck with Leupold vx-5 scopes but my brother just got an Element Helix Gen 2 that I’m really impressed with for the price. Any other options out there people recommend that would be around $1000 give or take? The Element is actually quite a bit less.

 

[slm9s]

What's the rifle's use - LR deer, in the timber hunting elk, or ???

 

[Ten_Ring15]

I mostly hunt deer but it will also do an elk hunt once a year. Deer hunting is some timber but a lot in open fields. Want something with a turret and a zero stop.

 

[Mountainrancher]

SS 3-15x42 30mm MQ GEN 2 - Zero Stop

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

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RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP

Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company RS1.2 Riflescopes. Our RS Series Riflescopes stack up with the most celebrated and expensive scopes in the world…bar none.

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[Ten_Ring15]

SS 3-15x42 30mm MQ GEN 2 - Zero Stop

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

swfa.com

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP

Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company RS1.2 Riflescopes. Our RS Series Riflescopes stack up with the most celebrated and expensive scopes in the world…bar none.

mavenbuilt.com

I’ve heard good things about the Maven. My question is, is it worth more than double the Element scope?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I reached out to my Zeiss rep as I was thinking their scopes might be a great option. He replied:

"The holy grail for this gun, IMHO, is the ZEISS V4 6-24x50 with reticle #65 (ZMOAi-T20)
Many of the western gun builders when choosing Zeiss are going with this unit.

• 90% LIGHT TRANSMISSION-Higher definition glass produces 90% to-the-eye light transmission, great low-light performance, and excellent target resolution across the entire magnification range.
• ZEISS T* COATING -Guaranteed brilliant, high-contrast images, particularly in adverse light conditions and twilight. The coating is tuned to each lens individually for maximum clarity.
• A CLEAR VIEW IN ANY WEATHER -There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature, even in wet weather. ZEISS developed LotuTec as a coating for binoculars and scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
• RETICLE #65 ILLUMINATED -The Reticle #65 ZMOAi-T20 reticle is great for hunting in open terrain or for long-range hunting. Varmint hunters simply love this reticle. It has proven itself time and again as the preferred minute of angle (MOA) reticle for most any shooting application. The windage correction and hold-over dots in the field of view are helpful for shot correction in the wind. The fine line 1 MOA hash marks and floating center point of aim contribute to create the ultimate reticle for the utmost accurate and precision shooting possible. The reticle covers the least amount of target, with a 0.06 MOA line sub-tension @ 24x, and is highly effective at the longest of ranges. Only the center section of the reticle illuminates, providing a most effective and precise point of aim in low-light environmental conditions.

As a second option if you want less power - I’d go with the ZEISS 4-16x50 ZMOA-T30 – You can get it with a capped windage or an external locking windage turret. If you want a slimmer profile, this is also available in a 44mm objective

• 90% LIGHT TRANSMISSION-Higher definition glass produces 90% to-the-eye light transmission, great low-light performance and excellent target resolution across the entire magnification range.
• ZEISS T* COATING -Guaranteed brilliant, high-contrast images, particularly in adverse light conditions and twilight. The coating is tuned to each lens individually for maximum clarity.
• A CLEAR VIEW IN ANY WEATHER -There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature, even in wet weather. ZEISS developed LotuTec as a coating for binoculars and scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
• RETICLE #64 ILLUMINATED -The Reticle #64 ZMOAi-T30 is a thin-line reticle, 35-50% thinner than previous ZEISS ZMOA and ZBR reticles, designed for long-range hunting and precision shooting. This highly intuitive reticle allows for faster target engagement and precise aiming."

 

[Ten_Ring15]

I reached out to my Zeiss rep as I was thinking their scopes might be a great option. He replied:

"The holy grail for this gun, IMHO, is the ZEISS V4 6-24x50 with reticle #65 (ZMOAi-T20)
Many of the western gun builders when choosing Zeiss are going with this unit.

• 90% LIGHT TRANSMISSION-Higher definition glass produces 90% to-the-eye light transmission, great low-light performance, and excellent target resolution across the entire magnification range.
• ZEISS T* COATING -Guaranteed brilliant, high-contrast images, particularly in adverse light conditions and twilight. The coating is tuned to each lens individually for maximum clarity.
• A CLEAR VIEW IN ANY WEATHER -There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature, even in wet weather. ZEISS developed LotuTec as a coating for binoculars and scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
• RETICLE #65 ILLUMINATED -The Reticle #65 ZMOAi-T20 reticle is great for hunting in open terrain or for long-range hunting. Varmint hunters simply love this reticle. It has proven itself time and again as the preferred minute of angle (MOA) reticle for most any shooting application. The windage correction and hold-over dots in the field of view are helpful for shot correction in the wind. The fine line 1 MOA hash marks and floating center point of aim contribute to create the ultimate reticle for the utmost accurate and precision shooting possible. The reticle covers the least amount of target, with a 0.06 MOA line sub-tension @ 24x, and is highly effective at the longest of ranges. Only the center section of the reticle illuminates, providing a most effective and precise point of aim in low-light environmental conditions.

As a second option if you want less power - I’d go with the ZEISS 4-16x50 ZMOA-T30 – You can get it with a capped windage or an external locking windage turret. If you want a slimmer profile, this is also available in a 44mm objective

• 90% LIGHT TRANSMISSION-Higher definition glass produces 90% to-the-eye light transmission, great low-light performance and excellent target resolution across the entire magnification range.
• ZEISS T* COATING -Guaranteed brilliant, high-contrast images, particularly in adverse light conditions and twilight. The coating is tuned to each lens individually for maximum clarity.
• A CLEAR VIEW IN ANY WEATHER -There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature, even in wet weather. ZEISS developed LotuTec as a coating for binoculars and scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
• RETICLE #64 ILLUMINATED -The Reticle #64 ZMOAi-T30 is a thin-line reticle, 35-50% thinner than previous ZEISS ZMOA and ZBR reticles, designed for long-range hunting and precision shooting. This highly intuitive reticle allows for faster target engagement and precise aiming."

Thanks. I will check them out.