Rifle Scopes Recomendation for new scope

[TacosGigante]

Hello, lurked here a while before registering but this is my first real post. Read a lot of posts comparing scopes and it is like the proverbial drinking from a fire-hose, so much info I can't distill it down to an answer. Figure may as well ask the specific question.

I am looking for a new scope to initially be switched between an AR-15 and an AR-10 for range work primarily. It may ultimately end up on one of those guns or a 6.5 (grendel or creedmore) or my .308 bolt gun that currently has a Vortex Viper PST 6-24 SFP. Looking for something with upper magnification in the mid-high teens that is fairly compact and light. I would prefer a FFP with a milling reticule. I don't think I need illumination since I am not planning on it being used for hunting, though I am happy to hear arguments to the contrary, and good light gathering would be a plus. My budget is around $2k though cheaper (while still getting the job done) is better. Used is fine provided there is sufficient CS to ensure I'm not stuck with a dud.

I like the Leupold Mk6 3-18 with the TMR in theory but the LGS doesn't carry that type of stuff so I haven't been able to get behind one myself. Any word on those or suggestions for a better option?

As a follow up question any suggestion for a good QD mount that would play well with both ARs and bolts?

Thanks!

 

[ashiha]

Larue is where you should start for QD mounts. Also, I personally like the SWFA SS 5-20 HD if you are in to mil/mil. It will give you a lot more adjustment than your PST (which is still a good scope btw). You can also stick with Vortex and their great CS and go with the Razer HD.

 

[steve123]

A March 3-24 would be good.

 

[TacosGigante]

Thanks everyone for the insight!

 

[TacosGigante]

They do look nice but I would be worried that with only one US distributor CS might be an issue. List price is also a little more than I want to spend, any sense as to street value?

A March 3-24 would be good.

 

[KydeX]

Or just replace your Vortex with an FFP version. It's a good buy in its price range.

 

[TacosGigante]

I could get another Vortex, but would like something with a lower end magnification...maybe the 4-16x.

 

[Crosshair]

For the hi end light weights, you can't go wrong with the Leupold Mk6 3-18x42, March 3-24x42, or Premier LT 3-15x50. If those tax the budget too hard, you can get a lot of scope for $700-$800; SS 3-15x42, Weaver 3-15x50, PST 4-16x50. The Bushnell DMR 3.5-21x50 and Nightforce 3.5-15x50 are great scopes, but might be too heavy for what you're looking for.

 

[TacosGigante]

For the hi end light weights, you can't go wrong with the Leupold Mk6 3-18x42, March 3-24x42, or Premier LT 3-15x50. If those tax the budget too hard, you can get a lot of scope for $700-$800; SS 3-15x42, Weaver 3-15x50, PST 4-16x50. The Bushnell DMR 3.5-21x50 and Nightforce 3.5-15x50 are great scopes, but might be too heavy for what you're looking for.

Thanks!

 

[Cory Lee]

Group buy on premier light tactical ends tomorrow. Euro optic has it for $1200.

 

[TacosGigante]

Thanks, the MOA or Mil version?

Group buy on premier light tactical ends tomorrow. Euro optic has it for $1200.

 

[Cory Lee]

Moa turrets with gen2 mildot reticle. But it's a killer deal at $1100 off.

 

[AKONA]

Good Scopes: SWFA straight x 10 power Mil. / 3-10 Vortex Tactical mil-mil (nice for AR/budget system)
Better: Vortex PST mil-mil, Weaver tactical mil-mil FFP
Best: S&B 5-25x56 like PMII LP P4F or other S&B mil/mil models.

..and remember, it is just money!! lol

 

[bp7178]

Bushnell - LRS 3-12x 44mm

Retail list is about $1k, but Liberty Optics can beat that by a good margin. A lot of features for the price, and a scope I'm looking hard at.

 

[TacosGigante]

...and remember, it is just money!! lol

True enough.

 

[dtibbals]

I would go with an HDMR...will do everything you want, several reticle options and well under your budget which leaves plenty for a good mount. You can even find some good used ones at great prices. I have one and it has been great!

 

[Silverbullet2]

I love those Razors, have 2 now, and thinking of a 3rd! A whole lots scope for under 2K. J