Can't speak to both, but I do like my viper

 

Check out Cyclops videos. He goes through the popular scopes and gives a no nonsense review.
This will get you started.

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That was helpful, thank you.

 

I have both. They both are great scopes. I dont know really if the viper is worth that much more.

 

Vortex just released their new VIPER HD series that looks great and is getting good reviews, I would probably go that way for the latest they have to offer.

 

I’d go with Leupold.

 

I'm not sure about that anymore. Leupold has cheapened up all but their best lines of optics, while Vortex is constantly improving. If you try to buy a high powered scope from Leupold you will be spending at least double. I have had to call on customer service from both companies, and both knocked it out of the park.

I have (2) Vortex Venom 5-25x56 scopes (among others). One on a Tikka ultralight 7 Rem mag, and one on a Savage 112 .338 Lapua. They have been beyond solid, the glass is clear enough to go to a mile, both repeatedly track/pass box tests perfectly, and have been flawless. For $500, I think they are the best deal out there.

 

If only Vortex was a Sightron dealer........

 

Viper 5-25 HD vs a Strike Eagle, one is made in China and one is not and one cost 100% more than the other. They are not really comparison optics, but the Strike Eagle will be fine for shooting in most conditions and the Viper is better all around.

 

Out of those 2, Strike Eagle.

 

I have been running the 5-25 viper hd for bench shooting on my CZ and I love it. I was able to dial it out a little past 300 yards (15 moa rail) and it dialed straight back to zero.