Discovery ED-PRS Gen2 5-25×56 FFP

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While testing the new Gen2 ED-PRS Discovery Optics sent me to review, I was filled with deja vu. It felt like I had just reviewed the ED-PRS though that was a year ago. Visually the Gen 1 and the Gen 2 are nearly identical save for slightly bolder font on the turrets.

The Gen 2 comes in a slightly smaller box than the Gen 1. Discovery scopes come with a ludicrous amount of accessories including high-quality scope rings, a scope base leveler, a lens cleaning cloth, a lens cleaning brush, and sun shade. Missing are the two additional 3″ sun shade tube sections present in the Gen 1.

The size and weight of this scope are hard to forget at nearly 4lbs and over 16″ long; over 19″ with the sun shade attached. One important difference with the Gen 2 is its greater range of adjustments, doubling the Gen 1’s numbers. The Gen 2 is also 4 oz heavier.

The ED-PRS has huge turrets. It’s like they looked at Arken’s turrets and said, “Hold my beer”.  That said, the turrets are quite audible and tactile-positive with no slop. The elevation turret has a ring and cog tooth style zero stop.

The Gen 2 sports Japanese ED glass. Optically the image is quite bright and clear, with a slight warm tint but with little chromatic aberration; noticeably less than the Gen 1. The sharpness and resolution were quite impressive.

The only disappointing aspects is the Gen 2’s unforgiving eye box (which it shares with other Discovery scopes I’ve tested) and illumination. The maximum illumination isn’t visible in shaded daylight but is sufficient for low light. Neither of these issues is a deal breaker.

Then Gen 2 has excellent features and performance, a plethora of quality accessories, and an Amazon price of $400 If you need a long-range scope and weight and size aren’t an issue, the Gen 2 is arguably the best value scope. Period.

BUY

Available from Discovery. Use coupon code Moondog-ED5-25 and save 20%
https://www.discoveryopt.com/products/93

In Canda you can order one from https://www.CDNprecision.com

RESOLUTION

Group -1 / Element 6

SPECS

ED PRS Gen 2
5-25×56

Magnification: 5-25X
Reticle Position: First Focal Plane
Max Elevation adjust range: 36MRAD
Max Windage adjust range: 17MRAD
FOV: 24.6 FT(7.5 m)-4.9 FT(1.5 m)100YDS
Exit Pupil: 11.2-2.2 mm
Eye Relief: 3.4 in(8.7cm)-3.3 in(8.5cm)
Click Value:0.1MRAD
Objective lens diameter: 56mm(2.2in)
Tube diameter: 34mm(1.34in)
Length: 415mm (16.34in)
Weight: 1255g (44.3oz)

KEY COMPARISON

GEN1
Max Elevation adjust range: 15MRAD
Max Windage adjust range: 8.7MRAD
Weight: 1156g (40.8oz)

GEN2
Max Elevation adjust range: 36MRAD
Max Windage adjust range: 17MRAD
Weight: 1255g (44.3oz)

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