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Posted: 7/18/2014 9:26:37 PM EDT
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I have a 1-4x on my 8.2" 300blk, but only because I use it for hunting and want a little more scope power for the shot. If not for hunting, I prefer a red dot.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:15:24 PM EDT
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I use a 1-4 on my 11.5" for three gun. I do okay shooting out to 200 yards
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Posted: 7/19/2014 11:44:33 AM EDT
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I tried a 1-4 optic and just couldn't get past the weight penalty so I went back to an Aimpoint Micro. I'd say that if you don't mind the weight the current crop of quality 1-4 optics work very well, good eye relief and fast target acquisition.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 11:46:11 AM EDT
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Nice set ups.
Sorry for the hijack, but all my rifles are open sights. The wifes 25x45 is the only one with a scope. Have been thinking about a 1x4 for my 11.5. Any sugestions on scope and mount would be appreciated. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 3:54:45 PM EDT
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I am thinking of going with an Elcan SpectreDR. Thoughts? 11.5" SBR with a socom can.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 4:16:52 PM EDT
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I use a Leupold Mark AR mod 1 1.5-4x20 on my 12." Noveske Crusader and absolutely love it.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 4:32:00 PM EDT
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1-4 is the way to go........
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Posted: 7/19/2014 10:21:32 PM EDT
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What distant can you shoot out to on 4x? Also how is quick target acquisition compared with a red dot?
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Posted: 7/19/2014 10:44:25 PM EDT
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I went ss swfa 1-6x on my SBR.
I am thinking about getting another ss swfa 1-6x for my SBR 300 blackout I am building. I am also thinking about the ss swfa 1-4s for my integrally suppressed ruger 10/22 takedown. On a side note I tried red dots and I just don't like them. I have to have a reticle. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 10:59:39 PM EDT
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I have a 1-4X Vortex on my 10.5" 300BLK. It's primarily for hogs/yotes.
I love it. |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 7:10:30 AM EDT
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What distant can you shoot out to on 4x? Also how is quick target acquisition compared with a red dot? I leave mine set at 4 power and target acquisition is just as quick as with my red dot. I usually plink steel targets between 300 - 500 yards but I have been able to hit some small steel targets at 650 yards with my 12.5" Noveske Crusader. I was using an 80gr Hornady amax hand load for the 650 yard shots. |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 8:25:38 AM EDT
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The Weaver 1.5-6 "Zombie" scope is a good bang for the buck.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 10:26:04 AM EDT
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Sounds like if you actually want to use your sbr for anything vs just clearing a house. 1-4x is the way to go
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Posted: 7/20/2014 11:04:37 AM EDT
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I ended up with a 2-7X with a BDC reticle for hunting and then I've got a MRDS for when it is next to the bed on my 8.2" 300blk. I think something like a 1-4X or 1-6X (so long as it is a true 1X) would be great for all-around use and save money (and add simplicity) over the dual optic setup. There is a lot of good info on the new Trijicon VCOG in close-up engagement type classes so I think that this is going to a solid option moving forward if you have the coin to drop.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 4:02:00 PM EDT
[#16]
Great set up. Balances very well, too.
Mueller Speed Shot 1-4x on a 10.5" 
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Posted: 7/20/2014 4:52:39 PM EDT
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I put a DMS-1 on my 7.5" once just to be silly, but it actually worked out better than I expected.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 5:41:13 PM EDT
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Sounds like if you actually want to use your sbr for anything vs just clearing a house. 1-4x is the way to go Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 5:57:31 PM EDT
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Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sounds like if you actually want to use your sbr for anything vs just clearing a house. 1-4x is the way to go Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. That is why I like my swfa ss 1-6x. You can learn adjustments for any bullet weight and velocity. |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 6:25:32 PM EDT
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Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sounds like if you actually want to use your sbr for anything vs just clearing a house. 1-4x is the way to go Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. I was looking at a 1-4x swfa for my 10.5 using 75gr prvi |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 6:55:44 PM EDT
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I use one on a 300 blk SBr because of the reticle & sometimes I need magnification. I like it. It isn't as fast as an EOtech because of the eyebox requirement, but it's pretty quick & a good trade off.
And it only takes 5 seconds to swap it for a red dot anyhow. |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 11:59:36 PM EDT
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I love mine hard to imagine a better optic. Maybe a 1-6$ <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/ptaylor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/321529C3-5BFF-4ED2-A544-DD3333C4EEBD_zpstoovxtrh.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/ptaylor/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/321529C3-5BFF-4ED2-A544-DD3333C4EEBD_zpstoovxtrh.jpg</a> What stock is this? |
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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:09:58 AM EDT
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I love mine hard to imagine a better optic. Maybe a 1-6$ <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/ptaylor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/321529C3-5BFF-4ED2-A544-DD3333C4EEBD_zpstoovxtrh.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/ptaylor/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/321529C3-5BFF-4ED2-A544-DD3333C4EEBD_zpstoovxtrh.jpg</a> What stock is this? Looks like the mission first tactical minimalist stock. I have them on all my lowers. http://www.missionfirsttactical.com/Products/Battlelink-stocks/BATTLELINK-Utility-Stock_6 |
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Posted: 7/22/2014 7:13:13 PM EDT
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I am thinking of going with an Elcan SpectreDR. Thoughts? 11.5" SBR with a socom can. You perfectly described my rifle! 
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Posted: 7/22/2014 9:50:54 PM EDT
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I have a Vortex PST 1-4x24 on my 12.5" gun. I am really liking it. The Vortex is probably the closest to a true 1x on a variable scope I have ever seen.
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Posted: 7/23/2014 4:52:10 AM EDT
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I have a Vortex PST 1-4x24 on my 12.5" gun. I am really liking it. The Vortex is probably the closest to a true 1x on a variable scope I have ever seen. I think the SWFA SS 1-4x and 1-6x has almost true 1x |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 12:13:58 PM EDT
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Like several others here, I have the Vortex PST 1-4x atop my SBR. I love the generous eyebox, the clear glass, and the 4x magnification when I want to be a little more precise with my aim. However, I don't like the weight. The gun is no boat anchor, like my DPMS LR-65 with Vortex 6-24x, but with the can in place it just doesn't feel as lively and quick to point as I'd like. It used to wear a Weaver V3 1-3x that was half the weight of the Vortex, and the gun did feel better. The Weaver is a fine little scope for the money, but the big drawback is that the eyebox isn't nearly as generous as the Vortex, so I feel like I'm looking through a tunnel. The Weaver also lacks the illuminated reticle of the Vortex.
With the Vortex: 
With the Weaver: 
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Posted: 7/23/2014 3:18:00 PM EDT
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I have a Specter DR on my 10.5
Its love man. The recticle doesn't lend itself to super accurate shooting IMHO, but neither does a 10.5 I can get roughly 2" groups at 100 pretty easy with PMC. The glass is honestly the clearest I have ever seen on a combat type optic |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 3:29:41 PM EDT
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I've been toying with the idea of going with a 1-4 or 1-6 on the 11.5" SBR I'm working on now. It seems like a very versatile setup.
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Posted: 7/24/2014 5:09:30 AM EDT
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1-4 is the way to go........ http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae262/BigBoss0311/teagan_zps484a318d.jpg http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae262/BigBoss0311/teagan1_zpsada54475.jpg I really like that rifle!!! 
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Posted: 7/24/2014 2:16:48 PM EDT
[#31]
Thanks! I kinda like it too!
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Posted: 7/25/2014 2:42:56 AM EDT
[#32]
I have a 1-6x on my recce, and I will be buying another 1-6 for my 10.5.
Just gotta finish up my other build. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 6:37:23 PM EDT
[#33]
XTR 1-4x
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Posted: 7/30/2014 10:55:50 AM EDT
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1.5-4x works fine here.
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Posted: 7/31/2014 11:09:25 AM EDT
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That is why I like my swfa ss 1-6x. You can learn adjustments for any bullet weight and velocity. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sounds like if you actually want to use your sbr for anything vs just clearing a house. 1-4x is the way to go Low power variables are great, versatile options! They fill a nice void between red dots and and full power scopes. Just note that the bdc reticles are calibrated for a specific bullet, at a specific velocity. The same round fired from a 10-12" sbr is going to be flying a lot slower than a full length rifle. As a result those bdc reticles will be off. Stick with milrad or moa reticles and learn your drops. That is why I like my swfa ss 1-6x. You can learn adjustments for any bullet weight and velocity. Love my SWFA 1-6 too. The reticle on that scope is tops. |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 11:44:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2014 12:52:05 PM EDT
[#37]
agreed
leupold mk6 1-6 shown on 8"blackout 
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Posted: 7/31/2014 1:33:34 PM EDT
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1.5-4x works fine here. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/39BDFE9D-47AA-488C-A0C9-8448C42EF122_zpsrprjlibv.jpg What gun is that? Is it a .22? What scope is that? |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 3:01:48 PM EDT
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1.5-4x works fine here. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/39BDFE9D-47AA-488C-A0C9-8448C42EF122_zpsrprjlibv.jpg What gun is that? Is it a .22? What scope is that? Looks like a 10/22 SBR with a can. |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 5:42:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2014 10:28:26 PM EDT
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I have an SWFA 1-6 on my 10.2" .300AAC upper, but I primarily use that in a subsonic precision rifle role. My 5.56 upper wears an aim point.
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Posted: 8/1/2014 4:19:48 AM EDT
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1.5-4x works fine here. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/39BDFE9D-47AA-488C-A0C9-8448C42EF122_zpsrprjlibv.jpg What gun is that? Is it a .22? What scope is that? Looks like a 10/22 SBR with a can. Yeah that is what I thought it was too. I am looking for a scope for my ingerally suppressed ruger 10/22 takedown. Which 1-4x is on his 10/22? I heard the parrelex is not correct on center fire scopes so I need a rimfire scope with the parrelex set at 50 yards? |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 3:33:28 PM EDT
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Yeah that is what I thought it was too. I am looking for a scope for my ingerally suppressed ruger 10/22 takedown. Which 1-4x is on his 10/22? I heard the parrelex is not correct on center fire scopes so I need a rimfire scope with the parrelex set at 50 yards? Yeah - 10/22 SBR with a Bowers CAC22. I forget what scope I had on it, and I'm currently a few states away from the gun. I want to say I used a shotgun scope for it, though. The parallax is typically set for 50 yds with those, vs 100 yds. on a rifle scope. Might be something for you to check in to. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 3:42:44 PM EDT
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Quote History5.56 or Blackout? Excellent build, either way. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 10:43:24 PM EDT
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5.56 or Blackout? Excellent build, either way. 5.56 and thank you. |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 12:03:36 AM EDT
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I use a Leupold Mark AR mod 1 1.5-4x20 on my 12." Noveske Crusader and absolutely love it. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/the_accuser/crusader_zpse6bb81af.jpg I've witnessed this rifle and the poster connect at 600 yards with it. it was awesome |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 12:57:44 AM EDT
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Quote Historyshe's a beaut Clark 
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Posted: 8/2/2014 4:32:57 PM EDT
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she's a beaut Clark Quote HistoryQuoted:
she's a beaut Clark THOUGHT THE SAME THING! |
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Posted: 9/7/2014 11:02:55 AM EDT
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This thread has fully encouraged me to put one of my Viper PST 1-4s on the Noveske 300BLK I'm building.
I might use that gun for deer this year with some of the Barnes 110s I've got. |
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Posted: 9/7/2014 4:33:52 PM EDT
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Vortex 1-4 on BCM 12.5 is a great combo 
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