My assessment of the PA GLx 2.5-10x44mm as a DMR type scope is unfavorable for the following reasons:
First the reticle is more of a LVPO Type and unsuitable for long range work. For most LR shooting you dial for elevation and hold for wind. The GLx reticle however has no wind holds on it’s base line.
Second, the field of view is very small at 36’ @ 100 yds.
Third the eye relief is very short at 2.8"
On the plus side, the turrets are excellent, the weight @ 22.5 oz is outstanding, it’s adjustment range is excellent @37 Mils and it does have side PA. Cost is in the $750. range.
The Trijcon Credo 2-10x36mm is it’s prime competitor.
It has a reticle suitable for LR shooting, weight of 23 oz., field of view of 50’@100 yds, eye relief of 3.4 to 3.9", 27 Mils of elevation, and a cost of around $1000.
The Credo lacks PA adjustment, and it’s turrets aren’t as good as the GLx though they are serviceable.
We can argue about how much side PA means on a scope that is not meant for shooting small groups, but in reality neither the PA nor the Credo would be my choice for shooting sub MOA on paper targets.
Shooting fast and accurately on a two way range is more their forte and both have strengths and weaknesses in that arena.
Other choices like the Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 are worth a look, but at nearly 27 oz it is too much for too little.
Athlon Helos BTR Gen2 2-12x42mm has all good features except weight and being made in China. But it is the cheapest of the MPVO’s.
There are really not any more MVPO’s to consider, as everything else is either SPF, or bigger, heavier, and/or more expensive.
All this is IMHO and YMMV.
