One range that I might shoot requires a mildot ffp reticle scope
The nice thing about a good scope is, you are not going to wear it out looking through it.
It can outlast many barrels and then transfer to the latest rage in rifles at no added cost.
There was an old gunzine article by the guy who had a Zeiss on his Marlin .35 lever action. His bud called it the "Upside Down Rifle" because the scope cost more than the gun. But the owner said its superior optics made it worthwhile even at woods deer hunting ranges
Unless something unexpected happens I, probably won't make my purchase until after I, get my tax return.
If I, had the money today I, would have to choose between these two.
Vortex HS/T 6-24 SFP either with a Mil/Mil, or Moa/Moa, either would be fine as long as they matched. $650.00
Or the Weaver Tactical 6-20 FFP Mil/Mil at $800.00
Those prices are approximate, from SWFA, I'm not sure what the Optic Planet price will be.
If it wasn't for the SFP of the Vortex, and unless if had a poor reputation, which so far I, haven't found in my limited research, it would be the hands down winner.
True, but that's something that can be easily remedied with a canted base.Between those two, I would get the Vortex without a doubt (or up it to the FFP version).
The Weaver only has 16 mils of internal elevation adjustment, whereas the Vortex has 19 mils. When you get to pushing the limits of your gun, those 3 Mills can end up making a bug difference. And then I like Vortex's EBR-1 reticle more than a standard mil dot reticle. The EBR-2c reticle is awesome as well.
A canted base can be applied to either scope. What I'm saying is that all else being equal, you will run out of adjustment faster with the Weaver.True, but that's something that can be easily remedied with a canted base.
You look at more than one aspect of the scope when making purchasing decisions. 16 mil is plenty of adjustment for most applications, and when you can augment this with canted bases, there is no meaningful difference.A canted base can be applied to either scope. What I'm saying is that all else being equal, you will run out of adjustment faster with the Weaver.