SPR Optics in a mid-price tier?

[StevethePirate]

I'm looking to upgrade quality and decrease weight from my current PST2 3-15 on my 16" 5.56 SPR rifle. Most shooting would be 600 yards and in, but I wouldn't rule out shooting a little further past that, understanding the limitations of a 16" 5.56 gun. I'm mainly looking to keep things lightweight and maximize quality while keeping the price or under $1500. I'm willing to entertain anything between a 1-10 to a 3-18, though there are few choices in the 3-18 class that will be at or under 30ish ounces.

Right now I'm planning to get a Nightforce 2.5-10x42, possibly with an offset red dot (minimizes the weigh savings, but adds a backup sighting system....)

Others I'm considering are the upcoming Eotech 1-10 (Vortex 1-10 is going to be out of my price point even with their discount, unfortunately) on the low end and a Burris XTR3 3.3-18 when the illuminated models come out.

Should I consider either of those two over the Nightforce, or is there another option in 5.56 SPR range that I'm missing?

 

[fdkay]

Trijicon Credo 2-10 or 2.5-15, meopta Optika 6

 

[Aescobar17]

Leupold MK5 3.6-18 can be had used within your budget. I snagged a 3.6-18 PR1 last week within youre budget.

 

[Aescobar17]

Between the Burris and NXS 2.5-10 I’d take the Burris all day. The NXS is pretty mediocre glass if I’m being generous, and the reticles are meh. Burris has two solid reticles, and considerably better glass.

 

[JDB55]

A)Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50(FOV isn't the best at 4.5)(with an offset RDS)
B) Burris XTRIII 3.3-18x50i(not less weight here) (with an offset RDS)
C) Eotech 1-10x28(A little bit bigger objective then your average lpvo to let in a bit more light and some of the reticles look really nice at 10x)
D)Used Leupold 3.6-18x44 (if you could find a nice used one for $1500 that would be the go to IMO)(with an offset RDS) as was mentioned.
E) Used Bushnell LHRSI 4.5-18x44(underrated optic made in Japan, it's nice, a little long and smaller FOV on 4.5x)

*In no particular order

 

[bohica17]

Cameraland has the xtriii 3.3-18 for 999 and I’m doing exactly what you are. Went from a 2-10 to a 1-6 pst, had a 5.5-30 Xtriii and now I’m putting the little brother on my 16”.

 

[PBWalsh]

I know I got lucky when I found a NF ATACR 4-16x42 (Mil-R) on here for $1700 with rings.

If you can find one for a similar price, its definitely a quality optic to look at right at 30oz. I have it on a 18” rifle and it fits nicely. I plan on using an Acro P2 as an offset whenever one gets back in stock.

 

[db2000]

There’s a DMR2 Pro in the PX that’s cheap. The glass is very good on those. If it’s like the DMR3 though it will have a little tunneling on the low end to about 5-5.5x fyi. Throw and offer out there to him if you like it.

 

[moosemeat]

Burris xtr3.

 

[StevethePirate]

Thanks everyone

 

[Thorbeast]

I like more than 10x mag, so I'd probably go with the xtr 3 for 1000. Lots of good choices, but that is a screaming deal. I have a 4-16 atacr which i love (and would buy again), but it will cost much more than 1000. The mark 5 is probably another great option, but I've never handled one in person.