Rifle Scopes Strongly considering S&B 3-20 for AR10, thoughts?

[redhead522]

Hello everyone,

I have a Les Baer 308 AR style rifle. I've been intending to put a scope on it for a while now, but have had trouble deciding. I'm strongly considering the S&B 3-20 scope. I like the ample zoom range and wide field of view, along with S&B's solid reputation. That being said, I know a lot of guys are leery of the new MTC feature. Would you recommend this scope, or stick to something else, like the US Optics 3.2-17 instead.

Also, what reticle would you recommend? I like the look of the Klein, but that's just my personal tastes.

Thanks

P.S. Please don't recommend something like a fixed power 10x scope. I'd just mount a cheaper Leupold hunting scope before doing that.

 

[Lowlight]

I think the 3-20x is a good range for a nice AR10 type,

the Klein is the one I use the most, many like the H2CMR also.

 

[mattmcg]

I have a 3-20x on an LMT MWSE and it works well for a longer range semi-auto. Mine is barrelled in 6.5cm so good for anything out to 1200 yards.

I did opt for the MTC removal and am happy for that mod.

 

[Night Eagle]

I think it depends on what ur gonna do with it. For a battle rifle that's too much scope. For a pinker/long range/ hunting rig that would be a fantastic scope. I seriously looked at those for my rifle.

Night eagle

 

[leadbullet]

I have a SWFA SS 5-20 on my AR10 and it is plenty good scope for launching 175 past 900yds, I don't see why the SB 3-20 wouldn't work as well or better.
go for it.

 

[CSTactical]

The 3-20x would work great on an AR10. Other great scopes for an AR10 would be the Nightforce F1 3-15x or SFP, Premier 3-15x, and Vortex 5-20x to name a few.

We tested an S&B 3-20x50mm on an AR10 GAP in 206.
Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20x50 w/H58 - YouTube


Mike @ CST
cstactical

 

[redhead522]

Thanks guys. I'm about to pull the trigger (pun kind of intended). Now to just decide on a set of rings.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

another in agreement, the 3-20 works well on ar10 platforms

 

[hk dave]

Heck yah! Once I get more money together, it's probably what i'll be doing on my OBR.

 

[CSTactical]

Thanks guys. I'm about to pull the trigger (pun kind of intended). Now to just decide on a set of rings.

GDI mounts. Here is a link to the GDI mounts on CS Tactical http://www.cstactical.com/optics/ri...itstart=0&option=com_virtuemart&view=category.

Mike @ CST

 

[Lowlight]

+1 on the GDI Mounts...

Don't use an inside 100 yards, AR15 mount when you have one like GDI tailor made for high end precision work.

I have 2 3-20s and both are in GDI Mounts

 

[997/2man]

If you don't need QD, consider Spuhr. Plenty of mount and a couple of dollars less.

 

[Chris@InterstateGuns]

Bobro Mounts are nice as well if you are wanting to go QD.

We sell both flat as well as 20moa.

Bobro Engineering Scope Mounts

 

[redhead522]

+1 on the GDI Mounts...

Don't use an inside 100 yards, AR15 mount when you have one like GDI tailor made for high end precision work.

I have 2 3-20s and both are in GDI Mounts

I guess I haven't done a huge amount of research about scope mounts. How is GDI superior to say Badger Ordnance rings? I've always heard top notch things about them and they're a fraction of the price.

 

[Lowlight]

GDI mounts are different all together,

Badger Rings are first class, but not the same. Most AR10s have a flat base and you need some cant, so that is where unimounts come in with an AR10.

I don't know how Les Baer does their top rail but odds are it is flat, you lose a lot that way. If this was a Precision Rifle, with a 20MOA base, Badger Rings are the first choice, but it is not

 

[redhead522]

GDI mounts are different all together,

Badger Rings are first class, but not the same. Most AR10s have a flat base and you need some cant, so that is where unimounts come in with an AR10.

I don't know how Les Baer does their top rail but odds are it is flat, you lose a lot that way. If this was a Precision Rifle, with a 20MOA base, Badger Rings are the first choice, but it is not

But doesn't Badger Ordnance make unimounts? And roughly half the price I believe.

 

[Lowlight]

Again, different animal

GDI are QD the others are not... it all depends what you want.

 

[D_TROS]

good optic choice for an AR10 platform. I had mine on an IRA-10 before I recently sold rifle. if ur interested in scope let me know. thinning the herd. it's got the H2CMR. love the scope but not using it right now. with the high rings it will mount perfect on flat rail.

Regards,
DT