Vortex Optics Strike Eagle First Focal Plane Riflescopes

Outstanding tracking, Clear Glass for even higher price points. Solid scope.

It’s just awesome! I always see a lot of negativity about Vortex that usually comes from 1 of 2 types of reviews. One is where there is an associate link provided for something better or the other which is where someone spent their money somewhere else and you are wrong because you choose differently. But the tule of thumb is if everyone is talking about you your doing something right! I’ve had nothing but success with vortex optics and this is no exception I actually like it better then my PST Gen ii. I instantly put this scope into some hard use (why not its warranty is second to none) The glass is clear, the turrets are firm, elevation has a lock in feature, the illumination is good a little busy in the reticle but I got over it. Is it the lightest in its class ? No. Is it the best scope ever? No but it is probably the best bang for the buck WITH Quality out there. If you never used a 34mm tube before let me warn you there’s no going back. Also I wished they had this one out when I bought my PST I would have chosen this one instead and I absolutely love my PST gen ii just saying. Purchasing another one as soon as I finish this review. Don’t believe the negativity buy it find out for yourself. Get it work it over pretty good. You get 30 days to return it for a full refund and if you break it they will give you a new one no questions asked. So what do you have to lose?

Compared to the gen1 viper this scope is a big upgrade. The turrets lock/unlock easy and scope tracks very well. Clarity is top notch. Couple things if you use the illumination during a bright day even on full power you will not see it the scope let’s in a ton of light and the reticle is red, not like I need it during the day just FYI. The parallex is pretty spot on as well using range finder it is clearest at the yardage labeled on the scope. On full 25x not all of the reticle is showing either I’ve seen this on several FFP. Overall I love it, it’s huge, looks great, and performs amazing definitely worth every penny.

Excellent scopes for CQC and distance

This will be my second SE 5-25x56, I sold my first one, just wanted to try some other scopes and nothing really comes close within $1500 price range in terms of quality/feature ratio.You may find scopes in mentioned price bracket with better glass, or better overal quality and rugedness but with far worse feature set, or vice versa, with more features but with quality so poor that half of the features are unusable.Not the case with this one.Everything works and everything is acceptible. Optical clarity is OK, not great, build and fit is OK also not great, but features are very good.

This size and magnification optic (3-18×44mm) is a good all around compromise between weight, function and usability. It's the right size and weight to consider a mobile hunting optic yet has enough magnification and function to be a medium long range precision optic. The 3x setting, with 39' FOV, is completely usable in a woodland setting and the 18x is more than enough magnification to provide the definition to engage long range targets in the open. If you are looking for a scope that will do more than be a hunting scope and be light weight enough that you aren't adding 3 pounds to your rifle, this is the scope. At 26.6 ounces, it is one of the lighter weight and affordable 34mm scopes out there in the market. The reticle is nice and crisp whether you choose to run with it lighted or not. The parallax side focus on this optic works well and seems to have more depth of field than others I have tried. Usually when going to an adjustable side focus the extra piece of glass causes a reduction in depth of field but that doesn't seem to happen with this optic. One of the reasons some people choose fixed parallax is to simplify and gain depth of field. This optic offers more quality than I was expecting and it fits nicely in medium Vortex rings on a 20 MOA rail. There will be plenty of room for the rifle barrel. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because you have to install the zero stop that is provided. If that was already a done option then I would have given it 5 stars. The scope does not come with the rings, rail or flip covers in the photo. It will be mounted on a model 307 Weatherby in 257 Wby mag.

I have been very pleased with Vortex scopes in the past so when I was building a new AR-10 308 I wanted to go with another Vortex. I love the Vortex Razor's I have on a couple rifles but didn't quite wan't to drop $2k on another scope and wanted to keep it more budget friendly. I ended up buying this Strike Eagle and have been very happy with my choice. It isn't as clear as the Razor HD Gen II and doesn't feel as premium, but it is 35% the cost. I'd say it's 60% of the quality at a fraction of the cost. Operation of this scope is great and holds zero very well. If you don't want to drop $2,000 on a scope but want great quality, the best warranty in the business and have a more limited budget, I can't recommend this scope enough. I also can't say enough about Eurooptics as a seller. I've bought a few scopes, red dots and mounts and always make sure to buy from them. They have the quickest shipping and usually get it out the day I order it.

For the $699 I paid at time of purchase for the Strike Eagle the price to performance just can not be beat. It is as good as any mid to low high-end scope on the market today, at a budget scope price. Elevation and Windage Clicks are tight not sloppy, Parallax, Illume FFP Etched Glass Reticle, Zero Stop, Locking Turrets... to top it off Vortex also includes a Throw Leaver and Sun Shade.Is this as good as a Top of the Line Vertex Razor HD Gen II, Nightforce ATACR, Schmidt & Bender PMII, no it is not. Is it as good as some midline scopes, yes it is. I have been using a Burris XTR II the past 4 years, and to be honest the Strike Eagle is just about as good in every department if not better in some.