Good morning all,
I'm starting this post to discuss what others have done when looking to invest in a new optic. There are a number of options in the price range I have below, so I'm not asking whether or not a specific scope is 'best', but what have others done to help whittle the list down to a final selection.
Challenges:
there are a number of threads with a lot of subjective responses
I'm not going to have access to anything to look through prior to purchase
I don't have much previous experience to fall back on
My short list so far: (Updated)
March FX Tactical Gen II 5-40x56
Nightforce ATACR 7-35 F1
Leupold MK5HD 7-35x56
Leica PRS 5-30x56
Burris XTR Pro 5.5-30x56
My AR has a Vortex PST II 5-25. Works ok, but that's really the only scope I have any time behind. I expect that any of the options above are going to be a decent upgrade. I have a Burris XTRIII coming for one of my other ARs, but I will be starting my build for the 6GT soon, and wanted to get some feedback from others.
Thank You
I'm starting this post to discuss what others have done when looking to invest in a new optic. There are a number of options in the price range I have below, so I'm not asking whether or not a specific scope is 'best', but what have others done to help whittle the list down to a final selection.
Challenges:
there are a number of threads with a lot of subjective responses
I'm not going to have access to anything to look through prior to purchase
I don't have much previous experience to fall back on
- What is the platform for the scope? Bolt & Semi-Auto (mostly bolt...)
- What cartridge are you shooting? 6ARC, 6GT
- What is your intended use for the scope? Benchrest, Target, Steel, F-Class, ELR
- What type of conditions will you typically shoot in? Daylight, Lowlight
- What are the typical distances you intend to shoot? 1000+ yds, 600-1,000 yds, 300-600 yds
- Are there any specific specifications you would like? FFP/SFP, 34mm tube, 56mm objective, mil or moa
- What is the price range you can afford? $2000-$3500
My short list so far: (Updated)
March FX Tactical Gen II 5-40x56
Nightforce ATACR 7-35 F1
Leupold MK5HD 7-35x56
Leica PRS 5-30x56
Burris XTR Pro 5.5-30x56
My AR has a Vortex PST II 5-25. Works ok, but that's really the only scope I have any time behind. I expect that any of the options above are going to be a decent upgrade. I have a Burris XTRIII coming for one of my other ARs, but I will be starting my build for the 6GT soon, and wanted to get some feedback from others.
Thank You
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