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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 300 BLk SBR Optic Decision

Posted: 11/8/2015 1:08:31 PM EDT

Almost done with my 300 Blk 8.5" SBR

It's all top-end stuff and I'm pretty much left with the optics decision.

Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6
or
Aimpoint Micro T-2

Posted: 11/8/2015 1:39:36 PM EDT

[#1]

I like magnification. On mine I went with the Leupold Mark 4 blackout 1.5-5. It's got a great reticle.

But between your two choices I'd say it just depends on what you're going to use it for.

ETA

Posted: 11/8/2015 9:43:20 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a SPARC with a 2x magnifier on my semi.
And a shotgun scope on my Handi.

I shoot subs, and I zero @ 100yds.

I feel it is a short range firearm. 200 or less yards.

Posted: 11/8/2015 9:56:22 PM EDT

[#3]

I normally like magnification but on the really short uppers, I feel red dot's look better. If it was a 10.5 I would say Razor. 8.5 would be a light weight build to me, so I say t2

Posted: 11/9/2015 1:40:07 PM EDT

[#4]

The Razor 1-6x with a mount is going to be 2+ lbs. It's a beast of a scope. I wouldn't want it on an SBR.

I'd stick with the Aimpoint.

Posted: 11/9/2015 1:52:18 PM EDT

[#5]

The scopes you listed are very nice, but out of my price range.
I went with the Primary Arms 1-6x24.
Will be here in a few, but others here really like them on their 30 BO.

Posted: 11/9/2015 2:47:19 PM EDT

[#6]

The Razor is a beast of a scope. Awesome, but it's going to affect the way your rifle handles in a major way. Of your two options, I would pick the Aimpoint T-2.

If you're open to other options, a TA33 ACOG would give you 3x magnification. An Aimpoint T2 in a LaRue LT-660 weighs about 5.8 ounces and a TA33 ACOG in a LaRue LT-105 weighs about 9.8 ounces. Versus the Razor that's a little over 2 pounds with a mount.

Posted: 11/10/2015 1:04:20 PM EDT

[#7]

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The Razor is a beast of a scope. Awesome, but it's going to affect the way your rifle handles in a major way.

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^^THIS^^ - I have the Razor 1-6 Gen II on my 12.5" SBR in 5.56 and it is awesome, but a BEAST at 25 oz + mount. I shoot this gun from a bench 90% of the time.

I am not sure what you are going to do with your weapon or how you plan to shoot it. I run a mini red dot on my 9" SBR 300BLK. Then I run a Viper PST 1-4 on my 12.2" SBR 300BLK. Both have their purposes. If you plan to shoot primarily from a bench then go with the Razor (excellent scope).....however, if you plan to "run and gun" with it, then the red dot is the way to go.

Posted: 11/10/2015 4:56:29 PM EDT

[#8]

Most of all my gear is just range time, hunting paper (It will be an 8.5". I already have an Aimpoint T-2 that I had originally dedicated for my Benelli M4, but I believe it's going to be available and put an RMR on the Benelli. I've always wanted one of those 1-6x Vortex for something, but not sure what they would be best for. I have a couple of TA11 ACOGS and a TA33 on the Tavor.

Alternatively I suppose I could use the T-2 on the 300 Blackout SBR, move the mini-Acog to my next project (308 SBR) and do a 1-6 Razor HD on the Tavor?

Posted: 11/27/2015 9:28:47 PM EDT

[#9]

I love my Leupold.

Leupold VX-6 Rifle Scope 30mm 1-6x 24mm (CDS) FireDot Circle
Aero Precision Ultralight 30mm SPR AR15 Scope Mount

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