Originally Posted By billytehbob:
Hey all,

I'm fairly optic retarded, especially regarding MPVOs. My only real experience is with NX8s 2.5-20s, a Mk5HD 3.6-18, and my current Mk6.

Scope is non-illuminated FFP with the Mildot reticle. I really like the locking elevation and capped windage, not a huge fan of the reticle. I liked the NX8, but want locking/capped turrets. I did not like the Mk5 optically, the one I had exhibited a lot of CA and the image just didn't seem great. Would love useful illum, which the NX8 had. I've had a couple Razor 1-10s, which I liked, but wanted a larger objective for shooting in lower lighting conditions.


Rifle it would go on is a 13'' MR762, so would also like to keep the weight down (hence why I haven't tried the Razor Gen II 3-18..). I don't mind spending around $2000 for the right optic, new or used.


Is it worth replacing my Mk6 in favor of a different optic, or am I just looking for perfection when I've got good enough?
Have you looked at the Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12?  Sounds like it might fit all of your needs.  To check it out click the LINK

Originally Posted By likebuddah:
I’ve run a Mk6 3‑18 with the H58 since 2014, and it’s stayed on various SPRs and gone through a bunch of elk hunts. The weight and glass are still hard to beat. The H58 isn’t common anymore, but it ranges well, and Hodnett’s original method made rapid corrections stupid‑easy. I wouldn’t like it nearly as much without the Christmas tree.

Downsides: no illumination, and the clicks aren’t Nightforce‑level. I’ve tried the Mk5 in similar magnification and it never felt as solid—maybe placebo, but the Mk6 just “handles” better. Vortex/Arken options are bricks by comparison.

Not a huge contribution other than long‑term use: the Mk6 has been good enough that nothing has pushed it off my rifles yet. Also curious what people think the actual upgrade path is.

@marksman14 and @remman for their smarter opinions.