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Posted: 1/8/2023 1:46:53 PM EDT
| I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. |
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Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally |
| I’m still screwing around with this project, I’m trying not to drop a bunch of money on something I might be unhappy with later. I do have a spare Aimpoint T2 laying around. That with a magnifier would work at least for now. I have no experience with magnifiers, which one would pare up nicely with a T2? |
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I was already looking at the Vudu 1-10 LE5 and I enjoyed this video and his comparisons. Comparing 1-10 LPVO Scopes This video wasn't the deciding factor (I think I already had the scope on order at the time I watched it) but the info seemed sound. |
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Originally Posted By JamesJones: I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Originally Posted By JamesJones: Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Added plus, with the right mount on an FDE, it totally fits with FN's theme of "20 Shades of FDE" 
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Originally Posted By JamesJones: I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Originally Posted By JamesJones: Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Same combo here, great set up! |
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I settled on using an Aimpoint Comp M4S without any issues. Previously I had mounted a VCOG 1-8x LPVO and used that without issue, but decided to put that on a different rifle due to the weight. I honestly believe that the biggest advantage of the SCAR 17 system is its light weight. There isn't really any other 7.62x51mm rifle of that weight class and putting a heavy LPVO onto ruins that aspect. This is why I chose to put the much lighter Aimpoint onto for the system to be used as a true battle rifle out to about 400 yards. The 7.62x51mm round in such a light rig is about perfectl for penetrating urban barriers such as concrete walls, disabling vehicle engine blocks, etc. in addition to taking care of a two-legged threat the same as any 5.56mm rifle. |
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Originally Posted By eugene_stoner: I settled on using an Aimpoint Comp M4S without any issues. Previously I had mounted a VCOG 1-8x LPVO and used that without issue, but decided to put that on a different rifle due to the weight. I honestly believe that the biggest advantage of the SCAR 17 system is its light weight. There isn't really any other 7.62x51mm rifle of that weight class and putting a heavy LPVO onto ruins that aspect. This is why I chose to put the much lighter Aimpoint onto for the system to be used as a true battle rifle out to about 400 yards. The 7.62x51mm round in such a light rig is about perfectl for penetrating urban barriers such as concrete walls, disabling vehicle engine blocks, etc. in addition to taking care of a two-legged threat the same as any 5.56mm rifle. Along that same thought process and for the hell of it at the time I threw a Primary Arms SLx 3X Microprism on my 17S to see how it would feel. I gotta say I've been really impressed with it so far, way more than I thought I would. |
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Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”. They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. |
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Originally Posted By Zerlak: Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. Originally Posted By Zerlak: Originally Posted By thehun06: To be honest...I don't think there is a better setup for the SCAR 17 than a Razor 1-6... Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … |
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Originally Posted By JohnGA: Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”. They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. This is true. Further back as possible is best. |
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Originally Posted By JohnGA: Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”. They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. Always heard it was recoil impulse due to carrier size. That makes sense, too. |
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Originally Posted By thehun06: Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … Originally Posted By thehun06: Originally Posted By Zerlak: Originally Posted By thehun06: To be honest...I don't think there is a better setup for the SCAR 17 than a Razor 1-6... Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … Razor 1-6 posted spec is 20.5 at 6x vs 22.96 for the Elcan at 6x. A bit more than .5 advantage. Never had an issue with fast/close up shots utilizing the 1.5 mag over a true 1x. Hell, most people slap a RMR to their LPVO anyway. |
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