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Rifle Scopes 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

I just ordered a Vortex PST 2.5 - 10 x 44 MIL/MIL from Scott at Liberty Optics. At 12" long and 18 oz I think it will serve the AR platform well.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

I would say something closer to the 2.5-10 range for an SPR and 1-4 for a carbine. Depending on the distance and target size, you may do just fine with irons.

I have a 2.5-10x24 on an 18" Noveske SPR and really like the combo. I do have a 1-4 Vortex on order for a 3-gun build though.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

I'd prefer 2.5-10x for out to 600 meters,
but you said you'd like to do local carbine comps,
so I'd go with 1-4x for shorter range carbine comps.
You can still shoot 600 meters with 4x.

That said, I'd prefer a 10x with a mini red dot in an offset mount for the close fast shots.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

I am stuck with the same decision. I am going with 2.5 x 10 because it will be mostly used for hunting and paper. 2 x 12 would be nice but there are only a few and expensive options right now.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Griffin Armament</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.5-10 for sure. 1-4 is way too weak for serious long range work. </div></div>

True, but 600 meters is not serious long range work.
I have no problem shooting E-type silhouettes at 600 meters with 3.5x and 6x ACOGs.

It's all a compromise and we have to decide what ranges we will prioritize and what ranges our optic will be just good enough. The local carbine comps that I have been in were primarily short range with a little midrange.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooting4life</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a vortex pst 2.5-10 on my 18" ar with an offset mrd. I am happy with the set up. </div></div>

Any pictures??? That's prett much what I'm thinking I will have setup.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooting4life</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a vortex pst 2.5-10 on my 18" ar with an offset mrd. I am happy with the set up. </div></div>

THIS! That's what I'd go with.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

Don't have any pictures since I changed to this optics set up. I use a Warne ramp mount which has the off set mount for the mrd built into the base. A real nice set up as long as you don't want QD.
 
Re: 2.5-10 or 1-4 for an spr

I have a PST 1-4 which excels at CQB and a NF 2.5-10 which beats by a large margin past 400 for our 3-G matches and especially and out to 700 Meters. There is no free lunch.

I have a USO 1.5-6 DFP coming which should work for both short and longer ranges, but it has run my lunch fees up considerably.