Strike Eagle 5x25

[Pope]

Anyone here own this? If so, how does it perform in low light? My Leupolds are all awesome in low light and hunting applications. I would like to get something with more magnification for LR and still hunt with it. 75% of my shots are taken before sunrise or after sunset. With 1” tubes, my VX 3i scopes are incredible in low light.

I looked at the reticle in the SE 5x25. I liked it a lot. I’m just really concerned about how it would do in low light. 34mm tube would let a lot of light through, but it is hard to judge the glass inside a retailer.

[muzzlebrake]

I have one but never used it in low light. I doubt it is anywhere near as good as a Loophole. It's a very good long range scope and holds zero but not as crystal clear as a VXIII at least for my eyes. In daylight I have no trouble with 12" gongs at 750 yds. on a cloudy hazy day.

[Pope]

Thanks for input muzzlebrake. Anyone in the metro mess okay if I took a look at their scope in low light? Maybe looking through it in a yard in the evening?

[Mike D]

Anyone here own this? If so, how does it perform in low light? My Leupolds are all awesome in low light and hunting applications. I would like to get something with more magnification for LR and still hunt with it. 75% of my shots are taken before sunrise or after sunset. With 1” tubes, my VX 3i scopes are incredible in low light.



I looked at the reticle in the SE 5x25. I liked it a lot. I’m just really concerned about how it would do in low light. 34mm tube would let a lot of light through, but it is hard to judge the glass inside a retailer.

One thing to know is tube size has near zero effect on light transmission. Exit pupil is the single biggest factor for light transmission followed by glass and coatings quality.

I don’t have that exact Strike Eagle but the one I do have is not stellar. It’s one of their low tier models and won’t look as good as your VX-3i (IMO and experience).


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[175gr7.62]

Cyclops on YouTube has been trying to review one for almost a year. Hasn’t been able to get one yet that didn’t have problems.


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