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Billions said:
Has anyone used the EOTECH Vudu 5-25x50 mm (29.5 oz)?
or the NF nx8 2.5-20x50?

Would you recommend it?

Also, I'm looking for a versatile, compact scope suitable for both hunting and PR shooting. Any suggestion
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I have one of these (Eotec Vudoo) on a powder burner for medium range 6.5 Grendel and would say the glass is ok, but don't be fooled by the size-it's a boat anchor...Its a little heavy for an airgun- just my 2cents
 
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jps2486 said:
Cameraland sent me an email introducing a new line of Geman scopes called GPO Centuri. These are compact (9.9 inches) and lightweight (20 oz) and cost less than $600. They are FFP (although I prefer SFP), illuminated reticle and focus down to 10 yards. All the features I've been looking for. I hope someone writes a review soon (Joe?).

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This is barely on topic question so I first have to say I love good budget items and learning their compromises. I will be exploring your link.
My question is on your preference for SFP.
I don't know any FFPs that are really great at focusing in close like 10 yards that have a good set of qualities after that. Close parallax/ focus adjustment on FFPs are either extremely expensive or have so much going on inside that light transmission is poor even with good glass.

In preference for SFP are you mostly hunting or target or looking for versatility for whatever it is you feel like doing that day?

I love SFP if I just need 12 or 16x I can dial from 2.5 or 3 and have a huge fov dial in to max and send it. I usually write my drops at 8 and 12 and that is a pain but its ok.
If you ask me I am FFP only but when I think about it that isn't the case at all.
Anyway, I figure you know about optics if brands are hitting you up and wanted to pick your brain. Hope that's ok.

Edit: apparently I should have looked at your scope before expressing things I don't like because it looks like, if all that is legit, then this scope is amazing.
 
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I'm an HFT and BR shooter primarily. I prefer a reticle that doesn't change size every time I change magnification. When you turn the mag down on an FFP scope, you can barely see the reticle, at least for my old eyes. For HFT, you want the retticles as large as possible for holdover. I don't hunt, so those folks may prefer FFP for that application.
 
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I got mine a few days ago and put it on my .25 impact. I hunted with it for two days. So far, I like it. The ret is thick enough for my eyes, and the daylight bright dot is lovely. It has zero stop, and I removed that. I have not used it enough to say how well I really like it.
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Billions said:
Has anyone used the EOTECH Vudu 5-25x50 mm (29.5 oz)?
or the NF nx8 2.5-20x50?

Would you recommend it?

Also, I'm looking for a versatile, compact scope suitable for both hunting and PR shooting. Any suggestions?

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I have the NX8 2.5-20×50 and it's a great little scope. You come off the 2.5 power just a bit and the reticle is easily seeable. Likewise, at full power those long range shots are right there in your face and crystal clear. The dials are accurate, crisp and concise and the throw ring smooth even without a lever attached.
 
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jps2486 said:
Cameraland sent me an email introducing a new line of Geman scopes called GPO Centuri. These are compact (9.9 inches) and lightweight (20 oz) and cost less than $600. They are FFP (although I prefer SFP), illuminated reticle and focus down to 10 yards. All the features I've been looking for. I hope someone writes a review soon (Joe?).

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Cool !
 
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AlwaysLastPlace said:
This is barely on topic question so I first have to say I love good budget items and learning their compromises. I will be exploring your link.
My question is on your preference for SFP.
I don't know any FFPs that are really great at focusing in close like 10 yards that have a good set of qualities after that. Close parallax/ focus adjustment on FFPs are either extremely expensive or have so much going on inside that light transmission is poor even with good glass.

In preference for SFP are you mostly hunting or target or looking for versatility for whatever it is you feel like doing that day?

I love SFP if I just need 12 or 16x I can dial from 2.5 or 3 and have a huge fov dial in to max and send it. I usually write my drops at 8 and 12 and that is a pain but its ok.
If you ask me I am FFP only but when I think about it that isn't the case at all.
Anyway, I figure you know about optics if brands are hitting you up and wanted to pick your brain. Hope that's ok.

Edit: apparently I should have looked at your scope before expressing things I don't like because it looks like, if all that is legit, then this scope is amazing.
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See the Athlon lineup! Many great options.
 
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Billions said:
Has anyone used the EOTECH Vudu 5-25x50 mm (29.5 oz)?
or the NF nx8 2.5-20x50?

Would you recommend it?

Also, I'm looking for a versatile, compact scope suitable for both hunting and PR shooting. Any suggestions?

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I'm sure it's top quality and EOTech has a flawless reputation, but they are too rich for my blood.
 
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