Sorry if this is a dead horse topic, but I've been trying to find the best optic for my 300 blk 9" SBR with can (waiting on stamp for both). It's a 9" AAC 300 with SDN-6.
I've spent weeks researching the topic, but I'm still unsure.
I plan on shooting factory subs close to 100% of the time. Very limited supers...maybe hand load subs in the future, but nothing in the works.
Primary uses are plinking, HD, and varmint eradication (hogs, skunks, gophers).
Most shots under 100 yds, but like the idea of reaching out to 200 yds or so for hogs.
My research has basically lead me to low power variable vs RDS with magnifier.
In the low power variable category, I've honed in on the SWFA SS 1-4/6, same in vortex, and trijicon accupoint.
Some consideration being given to leupold 1.5 and trijicon VCOG. The former makes me hesitate b/c not true 1x...the later because of price (would like to keep it $1200 and under).
Would also consider other brands, but the SS and vortex seem very impressive for the price point. Are they REALLY functional at 1x as a RDS?
What would you recommend?
For my purposes, is a 1-4/6 overkill based on weight and cost? If not, would it be worth the extra money and weight to get 1-6 instead of 1-4? SS vs Vortex vs Accupoint? Something else (nikon 2x7)?
A RDS (leaning towards Eotech 300 blk) with QD magnifier seems like it would be better for my purposes, but would the magnifier do a good enough job at 150-250 yds? Or would I end up wishing I chose a low power variable with mil dot?
Mil dot and MOA are both new to me. Not above taking time to learn, but time constraints and shooting frequency lean me more towards "point and shoot" functionality.
Prefer reticles with red dot functionality. SS, vortex, eotech, and leupold (.300) reticles catch my eye.
Will be 95%+ 100 yds and in for varmints and HD.
Weight is important, but not my primary consideration (won't be humping it anywhere).
Appreciate any advice you could offer this new member to the forum.
I've spent weeks researching the topic, but I'm still unsure.
I plan on shooting factory subs close to 100% of the time. Very limited supers...maybe hand load subs in the future, but nothing in the works.
Primary uses are plinking, HD, and varmint eradication (hogs, skunks, gophers).
Most shots under 100 yds, but like the idea of reaching out to 200 yds or so for hogs.
My research has basically lead me to low power variable vs RDS with magnifier.
In the low power variable category, I've honed in on the SWFA SS 1-4/6, same in vortex, and trijicon accupoint.
Some consideration being given to leupold 1.5 and trijicon VCOG. The former makes me hesitate b/c not true 1x...the later because of price (would like to keep it $1200 and under).
Would also consider other brands, but the SS and vortex seem very impressive for the price point. Are they REALLY functional at 1x as a RDS?
What would you recommend?
For my purposes, is a 1-4/6 overkill based on weight and cost? If not, would it be worth the extra money and weight to get 1-6 instead of 1-4? SS vs Vortex vs Accupoint? Something else (nikon 2x7)?
A RDS (leaning towards Eotech 300 blk) with QD magnifier seems like it would be better for my purposes, but would the magnifier do a good enough job at 150-250 yds? Or would I end up wishing I chose a low power variable with mil dot?
Mil dot and MOA are both new to me. Not above taking time to learn, but time constraints and shooting frequency lean me more towards "point and shoot" functionality.
Prefer reticles with red dot functionality. SS, vortex, eotech, and leupold (.300) reticles catch my eye.
Will be 95%+ 100 yds and in for varmints and HD.
Weight is important, but not my primary consideration (won't be humping it anywhere).
Appreciate any advice you could offer this new member to the forum.
