Hickup with shipping from the UK.
Now, thanks to an AGN member, I have the Continental 5-30x56 FFP.
Still need to get out there to do some more shooting, but so far, a very nice scope.
Matthias
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Vector Optics 34mm Continental 5-30x56FFP vs Element Titan 5-25x56FFP or ?
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Hickup with shipping from the UK.
Now, thanks to an AGN member, I have the Continental 5-30x56 FFP.
Still need to get out there to do some more shooting, but so far, a very nice scope.
Matthias
I was wondering where the info came from about many different branded scopes coming from the same factory. It is mentioned in this review of the Vector Continental 5-30x56mm, 34mm tube FFP
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At the same price point I personally would pick Element Titan. Very competent scope in every aspect, the tracking accuracy is at another level. guaranteed to be under 1% tracking error at 10 mils or 100 clicks, not everyone needs it but I sure do.
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Except for the Mil reticle,
and that it's pretty light for the mag range, also that it focuses close. I'm not impressed with my Vector Continental 5-30. I tried to like it but the turrets are lacking and the glass isn't pulling off 30x well.
I'm keeping it because it's a decent backup scope.
Imo It falls short of the Helos G2 6-24.
and that it's pretty light for the mag range, also that it focuses close. I'm not impressed with my Vector Continental 5-30. I tried to like it but the turrets are lacking and the glass isn't pulling off 30x well.
I'm keeping it because it's a decent backup scope.
Imo It falls short of the Helos G2 6-24.
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Yes, not that exact model but they are pretty darn good glass wise. Fairly comparable to Titan in glass quality but then again a 400 dollar Arlen on sale has similar glass. Interestingly the Arlens seem to track really well too at half the price, not quite the same confidence when dialing 20 mils but under 4-5 mils the Arken are pretty much spot on. Again, continentals are good scopes but a hard pass for me unless they have a 40-50% sale. No real advantage over Arken when on sale and arkens are on sale quite often. JMHO
That being said I do not have a Titan, my friend has 4 of them. My 3 Helix track every bit as good as the Titan all the way to the end of adjustment range against and again.
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Yupp, the Titan 5-25x56 is pretty good, it's high on my ranking list of desirable scopes.
However, instead I bought the Vector Continental 5-30x56 because:
▪ I just wanted a little bit more magnification at the top end —
▪ carry 10(!!) ounces less weight atop my rifle —
▪ pay less money —
▪ and have a 10 yard min. parallax (not Titan's 15y).
➠ That's it in a nutshell.
I might still consider buying the 4-24x56 version — because it has a very wide FoV at the bottom end (31y) — all the while still offering 24x at the top end. The 4-24x magnification range seems perfect for an allround scope that you can use both for squirrels and ratting on the one hand, and for 200 yard shots on the other.
There aren't many around with that particular mag. range:
————FFP:
▪ Vector Continental 4-24x56 FFP
▪ Vector Continental 30mm 4-24x50 SFP
▪ Swampfox Kentucky Long 4-24x50 FFP
▪ Nexus Gen. 2 4-25x50 FFP
▪ Riton 5 Conquer 4-28x56 FFP
▪ Riton 7 Conquer 3-24x56 FFP
————SFP:
▪Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 SFP
▪Hawke Frontier 4-24x50 SFP
▪Maven RS.5 4-24x50 SFP
There are a few more — but they skimp on the FoV at the bottom end — so the 4x really isn't providing what it promises:
▪Falcon Endura 3.5-25x56 FFP
▪Vector Taurus 4-24x50 FFP
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I have the 4-24 vector continental, plus the Riton X5.Yupp, the Titan 5-25x56 is pretty good, it's high on my ranking list of desirable scopes.
However, instead I bought the Vector Continental 5-30x56 because:
▪ I just wanted a little bit more magnification at the top end —
▪ carry 10(!!) ounces less weight atop my rifle —
▪ pay less money —
▪ and have a 10 yard min. parallax (not Titan's 15y).
➠ That's it in a nutshell.
The 4-24x magnification range seems perfect for an allround scope that you can use both for squirrels and ratting on the one hand, and for 200 yard shots on the other.
There aren't many around with that particular mag. range:
————FFP:
▪ Vector Continental 4-24x56 FFP
▪ Vector Continental 30mm 4-24x50 SFP
▪ Swampfox Kentucky Long 4-24x50 FFP
▪ Nexus Gen. 2 4-25x50 FFP
▪ Riton 5 Conquer 4-28x56 FFP
▪ Riton 7 Conquer 3-24x56 FFP
————SFP:
▪Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 SFP
▪Hawke Frontier 4-24x50 SFP
▪Maven RS.5 4-24x50 SFP
There are a few more — but they skimp on the FoV at the bottom end — so the 4x really isn't providing what it promises:
▪Falcon Endura 3.5-25x56 FFP
▪Vector Taurus 4-24x50 FFP
Since I purchased the falcon Endura 3.5 -25 they hardly get used.
All FFP.
The Endura, for me ticks a lot of boxes.
Thankfully we all have choices and preferences. Budget allowing.
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Gary,
that is very interesting.
Would you explain what you like better in the Falcon 3.5-25x56 than in the Continental and Riton X5?
Thanks.
Matthias
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Matthias,Gary,
that is very interesting.
Would you explain what you like better in the Falcon 3.5-25x56 than in the Continental and Riton X5?
Thanks.
Matthias
In particular I like the reticle on the Endura.
On lower mag it's excellent for my yard work.
Larger mag I'm pushing over 200m, so far.
It dials better than the others, every time.
Endura glass is clear, suits my eyes but the Riton has a slight edge at larger magnification but then the Riton reticle is large, obscuring much of the target.
Now the deal for me. The Endura was half the price of the continental, and lot cheaper than the X5, especially in Europe.
My Endura was bought in the UK , at a promotion price, 320 GBP, shipped. I should have bought 2.
The Endura is a heavy lump, 34mm tube and all stainless steel internal components. It's built to last.
None of them are bad scopes, just personally the Endura is a better all round choice for me.
I'm simply giving my observations, based on what I have and use.
Don't overlook a falcon Endura.
Regards Gary.
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