Rifle Scopes 300 AAC Blackout Reticle Choices

[Macdaddy]

I have a 300 Blackout on its way to me and will need to put some optics on it. I will be shooting both sub and super sonic ammo in it and have seen some reticles (Leupold, Browe, etc.) that are designed for this particular cartridge. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this reticle and who else may offer it? My rifle has a 16" barrel. The Leupold reticle is based on a 9" barrel (???) and the Browe is marked in meters vice yards.So I'm trying to see what else might be out there.

My fallback will probably be a Leupold VX-R 2-7.

Thanks for suggestions/recommendations.

 

[The Godfather]

I'm not too familiar with the reticles designed for the 300 BO but I would think a more flexible one like a tmr might be a better way to go. Something like the patrol 3-9 might work great for different loads (supper/sub sonic) where you memorize mil drops for different distances.

 

[Macdaddy]

I'm getting lazy in my old age. Trying to remember or otherwise look up differing drops for different loads is certainly a good option but I am trying to find the "EASY" button. I have several long distance
rifles that I do just that using Premier Reticles optics. I'm kinda looking for a grab and go set up this time

In reality however, I may end up doing just that. Remembering the varying mils.

Thanks

 

[Blazin]

I know nothing about it, but Nikon has a new scope designed for the 300 BLK.

 

[jfk]

I checked Nikon's site and the info. There's no info. on the reticle itself. Pride Fowler has an upcoming dedicated 1.24-4X24MM scope that looks interesting. I found that info. on another site. http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=122452

 

[sandwarrior]

You're going to need a reticle with a really, really, really loooong drop.

 

[priler]

i think your referring to a BDC type reticle.

i have no experience with it but leatherwood has a CMR-AK762. i don't think it's for subsonic though. the others i've heard about have already been stated.

you can also use any mil/mil,moa/mao.

 

[cwinston]

I had a chance to look through the Leupold scope made for the blackout. I may have to try it, The BDC reticle has hashmarks on the left for subsonic in 50 yd increments out to 400 yds and supersonic out to 800 yds. The center aiming point is illuminated red. Haven't had a chance to shoot with it, but it was a clean look. I very well may give this a try.

Scope = http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/mark-4-mrt-riflescopes/mark-4-mrt-1-5-5x20mm-30mm-m2/

Reticle = http://www.leupold.com/img/reticle/126/large/

 

[aziator]

I use a Horus in mine and know the drop. I know that isn't exactly what you are looking for but to me it is more versatile than the current 300BLK reticles.

 

[utvolsfan]

Not sure if you are an ACOG fan, but trijicon has announced a 300 Blackout reticle 3x30 - TA33-C-400063 3x30 ACOG.

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

Meopta ZD

I shoot the Meopta ZD 1-4 on my BO. It has a uncluttered horizontal line w/ a dot and 3 chevrons below the line.

It works well for target shooting with supers and subs out to 300 yds.....I plan to hunt with it this year.

 

[BigOhio]

Put the Swarvski 1-6 with BRT on mine and feel it is uncluttered and a good match for the 300BLK.

 

[azsugarbear]

I run two different optics on my 300. The scope sitting on the rail is for supersonic rounds with a zero at 100 yds. I hold over for anything else between 100 & 200 yds. Farther than 200 yds? - I don't take the shot. For subsonic rounds, I use the Burris Surefire II mounted on a 45 degree offset fastened to the rail. Kinds like the set-up used on AR's in three gun competition. Works well for me.

 

[Macdaddy]

I checked Nikon's site and the info. There's no info. on the reticle itself. Pride Fowler has an upcoming dedicated 1.24-4X24MM scope that looks interesting. I found that info. on another site. http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=122452

I have to admit I'm somewhat of a glass snob but I'm also not adverse to trying something new that is perhaps one of those "I can't believe this is that good for that price" products too.

What does anyone know about the Pride Fowler products as a whole? This seems awfully cheap for a decent product but that's not to say it's not as good as some overpriced, higher cost products.

I'm willing to try something less that "snob" grade but I also don't want a POS either.

Pride Fowler thoughts??

 

[eracer]

Not sure if you are an ACOG fan, but trijicon has announced a 300 Blackout reticle 3x30 - TA33-C-400063 3x30 ACOG.

Can they replace reticles? I have a TA33G-H on my 5.56 carbine that I just replaced with the SWFA 1-6x24 that works OK on my 300 BLK, but a reticle more suited to the 300 BLK would be nice. I actually like the ACOG on my suppressed SBR. The BAC works for the close stuff, and 3X is all the power I need for the longer ranges.

 

[Macdaddy]

I looked at the ACOG 300 Blk out reticle and it was not as intuitive as the others I have seen. I really like the Leupold or Browe type reticle as well as the Pride Fowler.

 

[utvolsfan]

I know they can replace the reticles in the 4x32 models, I don't see why they can't do it in the 3x30. I checked on it before and its kind of pricey. Here is their number 1-800-338-0563. Give them a call.

 

[deersniper]

I'm getting lazy in my old age. Trying to remember or otherwise look up differing drops for different loads is certainly a good option but I am trying to find the "EASY" button. I have several long distance
rifles that I do just that using Premier Reticles optics. I'm kinda looking for a grab and go set up this time

In reality however, I may end up doing just that. Remembering the varying mils.

Thanks

The 300 blk leupold 1.5-5 works well if you zero it at 2-300 yards and expect com not pinpoint accuracy

 

[RifleBlog]

Thank you for replying to a thread from nearly 6 years ago to let us know.

 

[deersniper]

Thank you for replying to a thread from nearly 6 years ago to let us know.

Somebody's got to keep the hide info up to date.

 

[Mr.BR]

Any premium scopes with 300 BLK BDC?

 

[101stinfantry]

Damn this is an old thread! To answer your question, none that I have seen. Then again, I haven't had much success with any BDC.

 

[Glassaholic]

The problem with BDC is that they are designed for a particular cartridge (bullet, powder, etc.) in a particular rifle with particular atmospherics. If the BDC was setup using factory ammo with a 24" barrel at 1000' for example, but the rifle you have has a 16" barrel and you're reloading with different bullets at 5000' you may find that the BDC marks are off from what they "should" be. This is why having a mil reticle will help because you identify the mils and you can even print out a cheat sheet to put in your scope cap or strap to your sling or weapon. This way, no matter what you change up, you'll have a scope that adapts, instead of trying to make your equipment work to the scope.

That being said, if you can find a rifle and cartridge that do match up perfectly, then a BDC can be very beneficial - but I would venture to say this can be a challenge. One other thing, let's say you decide to go back to .223 or try a different cartridge, if you get a mil scope you won't have to worry because again, the scope (or reticle rather) adapts to any environment.

 

[koshkin]

That is absolutely correct. I have tried a bunch of BDC reticles and they just about useless with 300 Blackout when you shoot both supersonic and subsonic calibers. Aside from the fact that different loads have very different trajectories, the zero can also change substantially between supersonic and subsonic loads.

I pretty much gave up on BDC-anything for the Blackout. My MiniFix Blackout pistol normally has March Shorty 1-8x24 on it with a simple mrad reticle. I know what the zero setting are between different loads, so I use the turrets to switch zeros and then either use a regular mrad reticle to hold or dial. For subsonics, you often need a lot of elevation which is how I ended with the March and its 50+mrad of adjustment range.

ILya

 

[Mr.BR]

Am developing a new integraly suppresed bolt action ground up for a LE contract , purely subsonic rounds ,but i havent seen any premium scopes offer 300BLK BDC . I have only seen B&T offer Meopta with BDC on their SPR-300