Rifle Scopes What scope?

[sprice]

I apologize up front because this is <span style="font-style: italic">another</span> DMR/RECCE Rifle optics thread! But hey it's a lot of money for a lowly E-1 like me so I want to get all the info I can, and I've received a lot of it here; thanks!I've narrowed the search down...

I want to keep it $1500 or below.
My <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">ideal</span></span> set up would be-
1-8x.
First focal plane, illuminated, range finding reticle {this reticle (http://nordenperformance.com/crs_specs.html) is perfect}.
1/2 or 1/4 moa knobs (doesn't really matter to me though)
Sufficient eye relief.
And of course good quality glass and durability is a must!

The US Optics 1.5-6x28 SN-4
Leupold Mk4 mr/t 1.5-5x20 Ill.
Norden Performance/GRSC Combat Rifle Scope (CRS)
Leupold Mk4 mr/t 2.5-8x36 (I'd just figure out to use the mil dots as hold over points though)
Nightforce 2.5-10x32
And the Trijicon TA31H, just because I like the reticle.

I really care about WHY you chose what you chose and would appreciate feedback.

Please, feel free to recommend anything else you think would fit my specifications; but also choose what you think is best of the above as well.

 

[Bedlam]

Re: What scope?

Acog is a great scope for its purpose, but it shouldn't even be on this list; it does not meet the majority of your requirements.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: What scope?

i voted for the nightforce 2.5-10, i'm not into the 1.5x scopes, i would rather have a little less magnification with true 1x on the low end. save a little more and get into a swarovski z6i with that brti reticle, that is an awesome scope, ask anyone who shots a lot of 3 gun

 

[CSTactical]

Re: What scope?

The NF 2.5-10x32mm are great scopes I wish they were more readily available.
The Leupold MK 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36mm M2 turret is one of my favorite compact scopes.
The USO 1.6-6x are very well made and with the wright RET very effective.
The Swarovski 1-6x with the BRH RET is another outstanding scope the 3guners are loving.

Mike @ CST

 

[Madpipe]

Re: What scope?

Had the leupold mr/t and it was an awesome optic for use on my sass

 

[dsnipe]

Re: What scope?

Nightforce 2.5-10x32 fo sho

 

[sprice]

Re: What scope?

Please also specify what reticle

 

[mluning]

Re: What scope?

Check out the IOR 2.5-10 FFP and the Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10 since you're considering the Nightforce.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: What scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sprice</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please also specify what reticle </div></div>

on the nightforce, i would do a velocity reticle, or maybe a mildot or npr2 depending on if you like mil or moa. on the swarovski, BRT-I all the way

 

[trident1982]

Re: What scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Opticsspecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sprice</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please also specify what reticle </div></div>

on the nightforce, i would do a velocity reticle, or maybe a mildot or npr2 depending on if you like mil or moa. on the swarovski, BRT-I all the way </div></div>

I agree with this gentlemen, the LV velocity reticle is straight up awesome. I took a small gamble when I picked up my 2.5-10x32 w/ the LV, but in my use thus far, it has really paid off big time. Its extremely fast and very accurate given you dope it right for the particular ammo your using.