Best $1500 Rifle Scope
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Best $1500 Precision Rifle Scopes. The $1500 price point is a great place to shop for a great rifle scope . All of the rifle scopes listed here are excellent choices for tactical , precision long range shooting , or varmint hunting.Scopes from Athlon , Bushnell , Element , SWFA , EOTech , Delta , Tract , Vortex , and other excellent scope makers are featured here . All of these scopes have precision reticles, exposed turrets , and excellent performance. Please leave comments and let other shooters know if I left off you favorite rifle scope .Thanks as always for watching and sharing my channel .
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Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!
I bought the Tract scope about 6 months ago because of Joe’s videos and emailing him and I can tell you guys it’s that good! And what a great guy to buy a scope like that from, the owner of Tract is a great guy and helped me out, I can’t say enough about his scopes.
Agree with the owner being up front and personal with the buyer.
Thing is there is two of them. Both called Jon, both friendly and helpful.
i am between the tract vs vudoo vs mk5
Just got a tract 4.5 - 30 x 56. My gawd the clarity of the glass, the ease and solid feel of the turrets and just overall quality are expected from optics costing another 1000 or more. It's that good...honest. And to get emails from the owners with a thanks and a reassurance of service after the sale....who does that. Jon and Jon at Tract Optics...thats who.
The glass clarity on the Delta Stryker HD 5-50×56 is exceptional. It has superior resolution to my more expensive Bushnell XRS2.
Doesnt it not have a zero stop?
I purchased the Stryker 5x50x56 for F Class on your recommendation and it is amazing. A range buddy got behind it because he could not spot his shots and he went crazy. He thought it was a $3,000 scope. Told him the price and he couldn't believe it. A++ scope.
That 4.6-30X56 Tract Toric ELR is right up my alley! Only thing is, I just spent $4800 on my wife’s back surgery $7800 on a new roof and am short on funds at the moment. I would really appreciate it if you’d front me the money until I get back on my feet again dude. 😉 This is an awesome video and it sounds like you’ve done your homework on them. I have no doubt that these are top of the line in their price range. Keep sending them out and I’ll keep watching them and liking them!
Very good cyclops my Tract optics scope is killer it tracks at distance quarter size groups at 100 yards UHD glass bad ass
I got a Delta Stryker on your recommendation, and love it. Thanks!
Leica amplus 6 2.5-15x50i. It has amazing glass and a super fine illuminated dot. This thing is a beast at low light shooting, it is my new preferred scope for hunting. Again the optical quality on this thing is amazing. It is right at the $14-1500 mark.
I would love to try that one out
I got the 2.5-15-56i version. Very nice glass. Sitting on a 6.5 rpm. Looking for something with a bit more range for a 300 bee. Thinking of the shv, valdada, conquest v4. ECT. Just looked through a Swarovski 4-12 don't think it's got anything on the Leica
You have never reviewed the Brownells MPO scopes that I am aware of. I would like to see that.
Bought a SWFA 5 x 20 x 50 illuminated a couple years ago on their Black Friday sale for $999. A real deal! Pity on anyone who is tried to buy one lately. They are on perpetual backorder.
Yeah thanks for the great comment
Joe, I have the SWFA 5-20x50mm scope. It is great. I highly recommend it. Reliable tracking, great glass, rugged construction. Money well spent.
Loving the Tract UHD
I have the TRACT TORIC on my 6GT Right now and I love the glass love everything about that Scope number one in my book!!
I'll take the Tract...
Me to
I’ll take the Toric.
The Delta has great glass, Tract also, Vortex is way way way way behind on glass the more power the worse vortick gets
Going to start calling you the "stimulus whisperer" as this lineup of scopes will definitely make you give it up. Seriously thank you as I am in the market for a my last good scope in this quality range as in hindsight I have bought some garbage ones over the years trying to save two nickles and its not worth it.
Then buy a Zeiss scope and you will never stop using it
I bought the Delta Stryker 4.5 - 30 and a fair bit of that decision was based on the Cyclops review - Thanks for all that you do!
Do you like it?
@@w1.0 Just mounting it for the first time right now - glass is crystal clear!
@@benb1355 ok Ben , it's been a year , what's the consensus on the Delta? I just bought their Stryker 1-6.
@@m07c Still got it, still use it in NRL22 comps and on longer range rifles. For the money you just cant go past it I think. Last shoot was Rimfire to 400yds and it was easy to see and read the mirage through the glass. Hope that helps
@@benb1355 awesome to hear. This of the tract in my future
The Tract Toric is an awsome scope. I had one on my hunting rifle, but I hunt in heavy cover and a SFP scope works better with my eyes. I sold it to a long range shooter and bought 2 Bushnell Forge scopes. Saving money for a Valdada 3-18 right now. Save your money; take Joe's advice and buy quality optics. You will not regret it. The bushnell forge is so good I never take it off 3 power out to 100- 125 yards while hunting.
Thanks for the comment Buddy
Damn you Joe their goes my stock account again getting lighter it's your fault again ! Any feed back about which to choose to lighten my stock account is greatly appreciated! Loved the Video Joe !
I have the Riton (Mod 7) 4-32x56 (brass internals) which is the predecessor of the Riton (X7) 4-32x56. The included throw lever should have been a screw on/screw in "fin" rather than a vertical "post" because I can't get the full magnification range on my scope when throw lever is installed due to bolt clearance/interference on my bolt action chassis setup. I lose either the very top or very bottom of the magnification range. Other than that, I really like it. I haven't had a need to go beyond 28X magnification (amazing at 28X and below). It has really good clarity up to 32X for the price range. Locking Turrets are the only other thing it lacks from my wish list. The Riton Optics (X7) 3-24x56 with the chevron tip reticle may be a more preferable experience.
The Tract Toric 4.5-30x56 has everything I've ever wanted in a FFP scope & I prefer it's reticles and warranty over the Delta Stryker, however the Delta Javelin 4.5-30x56 SMR-1 could possibly be my next FFP scope (Made in China like almost everything else I own).
The Trijicon 5-50x56 MRAD Tenmile/Accupower will likely be the most expensive (ELR; SFP scope) I'll purchase because I prefer the Trijicon MRAD Reticle, however the Delta Stryker HD 5-50x56 with DLS-1 reticle will likely be a better buy, especially if they are close in price and availability. Trijicon has the lifetime warranty vs. 10 year warranty.
Got me with Tract. Leaning towards the 34 mm tube.. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you.
Glad to help
crimson trace series 5 ......3x24x56 with 34mm tube
Champagne Dream and Caviar Wishes.........$1500 scope recommendation from a man who drink Coors Light. Guess if I drank that crap I would have the money for $1500 optic too! Great work Joe, thank you.
Nailed it with the Tract. I believe
It’s the only one with German, Schott glass. It doesn’t get any better. Great spotting scopes too. Can’t wait to received my Tract 12.5 x 50 binoculars in July. They have been sold out for months. Get them while you can. They are the best.
Nice!!!
my pics are somewhat the same..
1... Athlon Cronos BTR 4.5-29x56.. Warrantee is better.. As a competition shooter this is a factor to consider.
2... Tract Toric 4.5-30x56
2.5..Vortex Razor Gen2 4.5-27x56
3... Athlon Aries ETR 4.5-30x56 (Hard to beat for the money!!!)
4... Element Nexus 5-20x56.. (only reason for it to rate lower than the Aries is the mag range, tube size and over all elevation)
Thanks for the comparison.... have a good on buddy...
BTW. Great format in putting the "specs" side by side toward the beginning and then covering the individual "features" later in the video while showing each scope. I am sure that extra touch with all the brand logo's different fonts size and making all that sh!t fit in all the neat little boxes took a sh!t load of extra time. "With all due respect" as you would put it, your "dumb ass is frickin' nailing it" at doing a better job every video. Thanks for showing us and other UA-camrs that being yourself while working on doing the best you can on your content is what makes a great channel. Keep it up Joe! BTW I don't know crap about UA-cam analytics, but don't be afraid to always toward the end ask the viewers to do all the stuff that helps your stat's. It only takes 10 seconds to ask. Use your always humble "that means so much to me and helps me out out more than you will ever know" statement. Capitalize on the fact that you are always genuine. I would say people that watch your content aren't professional viewers that know the drill, but rather normal folks like us that are just trying to pick up some knowledge about scopes. Cheers!
Yeah man ,seriously I had about 40 hours in this video . Been working on it for weeks
I bought an athlon ares etr 3-18x50 for $1000. I personally would regard it as the crest of diminishing returns. Not that the razor doesn't have superior glass and turrets. Just that if I had the money for a razor I'd buy two more etr's, scope rings and flip up lens caps for them.
I hate picking scopes it really sucks.. the tradeoffs are too extreme. I feel like leupold would be a no brainer if theyd offer a decent reticle that illuminated for under 2k
Haven't pulled the trigger yet but I'm still planning on getting the Tract. I'm planning on doing my 1st gun build using Defiance action and Bartlein prefit barrel and need a compatible scope. I just believe if I'm going to shell out big money on a gun I should at least get comparable optics. Thanks for the great videos Joe!
The tract rocks
Agree with your choices? Hell, you far exceeded my choices. But I am a Tract Toric ELR guy now. That shit was love at first sight! I just don't have a single thing to bitch about with this one. I finally got mine and beat the hell out of it with a 28 Nosler last weekend and believe me it took an ugly stick beating. It laughed at that damn recoil. For $1,500 that's my favorite scope.
Joe the Steiner t5xi 3-15x50 can be found for around $1,500-$1,650 and there 5-25x56 can be found for $1,813 and that's what I paid for it but I also have the tract toric and it's my favorite
Thanks Joe my friends and I are really enjoying Eotech right now.
I've got a SWFA 5-20x50 HD. It's a great scope for the money. I picked it up used with a sunshade and throw lever. It's built like a tank, and has performed very well.
Those are awesome
I can’t understand how the Athlon ETR UDH 4.5-30x56, did not even make the list when many other reviewers, who did not get one from Tract, preferred it over the Tract and Vortex
I haven’t had the chance to test that scope is the only reason . I don’t like just pulling info out of thin air
Great job! I'm really digging the new optic I told you I got, the Crimson Trace, Series 5, in 3-24×56. The features I like most over the lower end optics I've owned are: 34mm main tube, true 8x times magnification, leveling lines on the sides for easier mounting, and a nice reticle. Of course it isn't my favorite... I think you know what I'm gonna say baby... Recon G2! Thanks for your hard work!
Thanks buddy
Please review the Swampfox Arrowhead 1-10x. It seems too good to be true?
I'm really interested in how well the turrets perform
You really should have had the IOR or Valdada 2-16*42 ffp with locking turret and zero stop, 7 metre focus, unbelievable field of view and adjustment range. Still some great selections there, delta's are amazing for the money and the better bushnell is a great scope too.
Thank you, that sounds like a very interesting scope. 42 is much friendlier to a gun you are going to walk with than 56.
You may have bought your a while ago, now they are around $2600.
Great Vids Joe! Continuing to love and support your work here.
I'm a Tract loyalist now too....
Tract Kicks Ass
I'm not a Vortex hater, in fact I like Vortex scopes as much as the CV life scopes.
Honest to God!
So i bought an Arken SH4 5-25 x50 just to see if I was going to get addicted to long range. Its great to me to 800 yards but then it falls off (or i do). Im looking for the next step up. Thanks for your help here.
I LOVE my tract ELR, it’s what I compare others against because it’s the best scope I’ve used. But I’d trust any of Joe’s recommendations! Great easy to understand video Joe!
Thanks Buddy
Elcan Specter 4x, I'm enjoying mine a lot.
Soothing voice of Joe talking about beautiful foot long object with birds singing...😂
Ha. You need new glasses. Each one of them is longer than a foot. Makes you want a nipple twister?
Love you videos. Even if it's a scope I don't think I would ever own it's good to have the information available cause you never know where life will take you.
Always enjoy your videos Joe, keep up the good work!
I bought the Tract after much research and review of Joes videos and some e mails and phone calls with the owners of Tract. Three things tipped me to the
Continued from fat thumb pre post) like I was saying.....The Tract had the reticle I wanted , the costumer service was fantastic fantastic. Immediate re call on phone messages and answered all questions with great detail the game breaker was the HUGE Veteran , police and first responder discount of %15. At the price point for the scope I saved enough to put money toward rings.All aspects of this scope are top shelf as Joe described.
What about the GPO spectra 6-8? Great scope that’s slept on by a lot of people.
EXCELLENT SCOPE
I've been using a Trijicon AccuPoint for over 3 years now and I'll swear by it. @ $1623.95 (on sale), I'd stack it against my $2400-ish NightForce anyday. It's almost blasphemy (to me anyways) that it didn't make the list...
Yeah I wanted to try out the new ten mile scopes …but couldn’t get my hands on one
Another awesome video Joe !!! Love you videos and keep doin what your doin cause they just get better and better, I also liked your video of the range time with the vets I had the speakers turned up listening to the sound of freedom seads being planted lol and my wife came all the way from the livingroom (the other end of the house lol) just to see all the fun everyone was having ,it actually got me exited seeing her so exited and her voice saying that she would have loved to have all that spent brass to save me money on reloading lol so if I dont have another child on the way in 9 months thanks to that video I will be saving up for one of the badass scopes in this line up I'm leaning towards the tract but the valdada is definitely got my attention also ! I guess I will watch more of your videos on those two to make my final choice ,keep keeping us informed on the optics my friend your videos are appreciated a lot more than you could imagine lol 👍😁😎🇺🇸
Thank You
@@CyclopsJoeVideos 👍
It's a $1,500 scope. It better be pretty damn good!
You hit the nail on the head with this one brother I wish I could own all of them!!! I have 2 of the Sig Tango 6's, 2 of their Tango 4's, and 1 of the Whiskey 3 optics but the 6's are my favorite and are phenomenal. Optics are about the only thing I like that Sig makes I have 7 of the Romeo 5/5XBR red dots also (which I'm pretty sure are made by Holosun and just Sig branded) Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
I don't know that much about scopes I'm looking at night force and Leupold HD5 scopes I feel if I spend more money I'll be safe and I won't regret it... I'm looking at $3000 scopes If I buy one I can move it from 1 rifle to another
I was with you at 6k subs and hot chicks At the end of your videos. I do miss that btw haha
Same here lol
The DMR is a great choice and it ran me about 800 bucks. The DMR III is more like 1500 bucks. I'd like to see a video on that one.
The DMR ii and ii pro were last of their line made in Japan new 3 series are Chinese.
@@tar6805 Sheesh. I’m glad I didn’t go for that one.
Joe hits a sweet spot at $1500 with 10 scopes, 7 in the money, 2 at second focal plane, Delta and Valdada, and he gives you a discount code, what’s not to love? Thanks Joe!
Thanks Bryan
Primary Arms Plx 6 30 56 34mm FFP Athena BPR MIL my choice!
I hope try a pox before long
@@CyclopsJoeVideosyou changed my mind with vortex. I'm glad I chose PA. Good clean Japanese lense. Only thing doesn't have turrent lock, zero stop yes! $1499
Hey Joe, I know its all a coin toss here, and I appreciate you mentioning reticle preference as a deciding factor. I would like to add another scope you have reviewed the Maven 4.5-30x56, which I think I might prefer. Having not looked thru the Delta, Tract or Maven I am not sure the one to pick. I am currently using the Arken ep-5 and the Midas Tac 5-25 on my rimfire rifles
Haven’t tried the Maben
The Maven rs-4 has very slightly sharper glass but not quite as good of color rendition as the Toric. Can't go wrong with either, I have the Toric and my brother has the Maven.
@@stevemott7052 thanks Steve
Great video buddy, I've been thinking about the Nexus
Great video.Nothing but the facts ma'am. The only one on the subject needed.
It is a joy to watch your videos both educational and entertainment.
There is any reason why you never mentioned athlon optics ares etr uhd 4.5-30x56.
It seems good scope for the $$.
Keep the great work!
Just haven’t gotten to it yet
It's really too bad the Sig Tango 6 was left off the list. I love that scope! But if these 7, I'm all about that tract Turkic super impressed with all I've seen from it
Well I have purchased new Valdata ranger 3-25.50 40mm
But valdada is nothing better then Schmidt and Bender
Please review s&b nf kahles high end scopes
Cheers for the scope reviews....
Bought 2 x scopes based on reviews I've seen... yours being one of them..
Element optics
Titan & Nexus
Love the vids...
Thanks Adrian
How are you finding the nexus ? I keep waiting for some Nexus vs Nightforce comparisons but no joy so far.
thanks Joe great video for scopes at this price point.
I've heard that the first elements were the shit, but now not so much. Have a chance to buy a brand new titan for 700 out door new old stock 2021 ,ish. Or a nexus for1200.
The Nexus is EXCELLENT in every way
Golden info 👍👍 thanks
So nice of you
Hi Joe. How about the Meopta Optika 6 5-30x56 with the M-RAD ED reticle?.
That’s a REALLY NICE SCOPE
Best reviews on YT IMHO. Joe did it again!
Thank You
Hi Joe, great video as always, I have the Element Optice Nexus & it rocks, not let me down yet, the Valdada looks awesome not sure we can get these in the UK, keep up the great reviews, the UK loves you man
How do you feel about the leupold mark4 4.5-14x50mm er/t m5? Its a old design but I have had it for years and love it. I have it on my bergara b14 wilderness hmr 6.5 creedmoor and go from 10 to 1000yards no problems.
It's one of the VERY BEST buys in optics period !!!!!
Hello dear, what an economic look I can get it to be precise in the clicks and it serves me for hunting and long distance shooting
Thanks Joe, for another Great Video !
I can say the Toric is an amazing scope at its price point. It's truly a world class scope... The Nexus I enjoy but wouldn't buy another one (it's setting on my Impact 35) unless they start coming in at around 1000 bucks... I really want to try a Vudu just haven't left the house and only shooting Pcp guns right now... As soon as I can get to the range and shooting powder burners again I will play with a Vudu and see what it's about. I had a Bypass fail in March but have done excellent since then and been healing up nicely and starting to feel more like my self so hopefully it won't be to long.
Xoxoxo
Lacy
Hi Lacy, can you tell me what let you down on the Nexus ? I am on the fence with one at the moment :)
Nexus vs Tract Toric? Nexus is much lighter but what aboout the rest?
That tarantula tripped me out.... 🤣
You forgot about which one has the best warranties
All these brands have great warranties
Hey Joe,we would like to see your cyclops one day
lol, crazy ass
great informative video friend, I'm a little under that budget but info was spot on, had to get a drool cloth. thanks
Lol . Yeah I wish I had one of each
how about testing the burris eleminator 4 for glass quality and accuracy for us that just want a hunting scope without turrents, and shoot long range
Thanks again for the info we love your videos up here in frozen Canada.
Glad you like them!
Valdada the beast
Absolutely !!!
Joe, like everyone, really enjoy your no-nonsense reviews. Of all I have watched, unless I missed one, have never seen you mention Sightron III scopes, specifically the 8-32x56. What are your thoughts. Thanks!
Charlie I'm a big fan of cytron but I've never done any of the reviews because I've never had any other scopes to review
@@CyclopsJoeVideos Thanks for replying so quickly. Have only seen a couple of reviews on Sightron SIII, all positive. Would love for you to get your hands on one and see what you think. Thanks, Joe
The more badass search for baderasser reinforcement words is on!
Thanks joe.
Any time!
Joe, you hit it out of the park with this one. I'm in pig heaven here - so many specs I had to put my sh*t kickers on. But you didn't get into glass (okay you mentioned "European" for the Valdata). I think all of them except the Tract and Valdatas have Japanese glass - nothing wrong with it but the German glass is always touted as best. Meopta, Rudolph, Maven, Steiner, Zeiss aren't on the list, but those are more hunting scopes, not tactical. Leica is coming out with a new Amplus in this price range in August but again, classified as hunting.
Only the new Valdada 4.8-30x56 40mm tubed G2 scope contains Japanese glass. The only Japanese lens in the scope that is Japanese is the 56mm objective lens. It is the highest grade of Japanese Low Dispersion glass. All of the other lenses in the scope are from German Schott Glasswerke. As far as the other Valdada scope - they use German Schott glass no matter where they are manufactured (Instrument Optics Romania mostly).
The vortex razor has 28.5 of elevation. Not sure where u got your info but it's wrong.
How is trijicon accupoint TR23 not on this list🤷♂️
Curius with all the options, why someone would get a fixed power scope
Lighter weight and clear pockets
You have the best videos , thanks
Thank You
Nice if you commented on glass quality
Good point
Man I love you're no bullshit videos.l am saving for a valdada hope to get it soon
You will LOVE IT
Valdada fixed should be here tomorrow. Going on top of the new 6mmARC poverty pony - bet I can get 1k with it now! love your vids - please keep cussing in your videos, it makes me laugh!
I went fixed to put the money on the glass and base functionality. If I had gone variable, I would have Review-Researched myself to death as there are tons of options.
I am defo going for Razor then Delta , I love my Vortex as you know , I love the Delta though . I really want one . Great vid buddy 👍👍
Thanks Buddy
I have the Delta 4.5x30 and it’s worth every penny. Took it to the Canadian Sniper, Rob Furlong’s, marksmanship course and it performed flawlessly. When we were on the 900 meter targets, of the military snipers told my son, “your father’s shooting lights out son”. The glass and turrets on that scope are as good as everyone says they are. Check out what Richard Utting has to say about them on his UA-cam channel.
@@barryboyd7973 I do really fancy one 👍
The Vortex has 28.5 mils of total vertical travel.
What about Maven?
Awesome video... surprise that mark 4 or 5 didn’t make the list ... being told by some mark series are over price ?
They are nice . But very much over priced
Hi Joe. If you had a choice between the delta and the valdada fixed 16x56 which is better optically. The other scope I'm considering is a Meopta Zd. I appreciate you may not have looked at this one. Both the Valdada and meopta are on offer for the same money. The delta is more money. I want it for .22lr target and varmint
I would pick the Valdada
@@CyclopsJoeVideos Many thanks for your reply Joe. I really value your opinion. Your videos are totally top draw. I love watching them.
If mr Joe says its BADASSE IT IS ? , i cant really comment anymore than that im Airgunner with 1 blind eye , so $1500. isnt really in my league, but i believe the Cyclops Mr Joe, cute nice concise list , execellent video , superb details i just need to win the uk lotto to think about 1,
What do you think about the Leupold vx6? Or is not a tactical scope more of hunting?
I think it’s a good choice for sure
What do you think about the primary arms glx 4.5-27×56 athena bpr mil... i have it, loke the riticle, dunno about the rest. Doesnt have alot of travel, glass ok, kinda heavy, pretty good turrets, crap eye box, decent illumination, i just dont know
Its on a sig cross 6.5 cm
I haven’t tried that one sorry
I cant deside Delta or TRACT. Do TRACT ship to Sweden?
Is the tract more robust?
It’s seriously a tie man