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Posted: 7/9/2018 7:42:12 AM EDT
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Primary Arms 1-8xPlatinum.
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Posted: 7/9/2018 8:46:40 AM EDT
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It's all about what you can afford. If you can afford a $2000 scope than buy one. It is always suggested to spend as much as you can on scopes. So in order for us to help you let's start with how much do you want to spend?
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Posted: 7/9/2018 9:34:53 AM EDT
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Get the best you can afford, realizing the of law diminishing returns is real.
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Posted: 7/9/2018 9:56:52 AM EDT
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If you go 1x8 i would spend some money. PA platinum or burris XTR 2 would be my baseline if you want something decent. You can spend a little less on a 1x6 and still get a decent scope like the Burris RT6 or primary arms offerings
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Posted: 7/9/2018 10:10:29 AM EDT
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8x is getting into enough magnification to make precision shots at 500-600 yards.
6x bridges the gap between a basic 4x magnification, which is great for general purpose shooting out to those ranges, and 8x, which allows precision. Unless you need the extra magnification for the increased precision it offers, 6x is as high as I would go in a general purpose rifle. I would leave 8x for a DMR type rifle. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 10:26:27 AM EDT
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8x is getting into enough magnification to make precision shots at 500-600 yards. 6x bridges the gap between a basic 4x magnification, which is great for general purpose shooting out to those ranges, and 8x, which allows precision. Unless you need the extra magnification for the increased precision it offers, 6x is as high as I would go in a general purpose rifle. I would leave 8x for a DMR type rifle. 1X8 allows for an additional 2X if needed while doing everything a 1x6 can do. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 10:54:33 AM EDT
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1X8 allows for an additional 2X if needed while doing everything a 1x6 can do. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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8x is getting into enough magnification to make precision shots at 500-600 yards. 6x bridges the gap between a basic 4x magnification, which is great for general purpose shooting out to those ranges, and 8x, which allows precision. Unless you need the extra magnification for the increased precision it offers, 6x is as high as I would go in a general purpose rifle. I would leave 8x for a DMR type rifle. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 11:22:15 AM EDT
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The difference between 6 vs 8 is less important to me than the quality of the glass. A Razor on 6X will do better than some Chinese bullshit at 8X.
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Posted: 7/9/2018 1:37:21 PM EDT
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It's all about what you can afford. If you can afford a $2000 scope than buy one. It is always suggested to spend as much as you can on scopes. So in order for us to help you let's start with how much do you want to spend? |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 2:21:49 PM EDT
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The difference between 6 vs 8 is less important to me than the quality of the glass. A Razor on 6X will do better than some Chinese bullshit at 8X. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 2:53:47 PM EDT
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Primary Arms 1-8xPlatinum. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 3:05:23 PM EDT
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I'd rather get a better 1 X 6 than a cheaper 1 X 8.....
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Posted: 7/9/2018 5:22:35 PM EDT
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Primary Arms 1-8xPlatinum. That being said, my first choice for a practical rifle is a quality 1-6, like the Razor. A 1-8x just has too many compromises for a practical rifle. It works in a competitive setting, however. Don't even consider a shitty Chinese made 1-8x. |
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Posted: 7/9/2018 9:43:33 PM EDT
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1X8 allows for an additional 2X if needed while doing everything a 1x6 can do. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. But there is also a thing called... Too much magnification. It slows you down when making shots. For most people, they are better served with lower magnification, enough to boost confidence in the shot and help precision, but not so much that is actually reduces shot confidence and slows them down. A combat optic is about speed, unless you are talking sniper roles. If the OP's budget is $500, the PA 1-6x Raptor is good. Clarity of the glass is important as well. A good and clear 6x is better than a distorted 8x. Go for the best quality you can get for your money, not the most magnification... A very good 4x is better than an OK 6x any day. If I ever get another LPV it will be a Mk6 1-6x Leupold... Those are very nicely made, and I like the glass and the reticle. |
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Posted: 7/10/2018 12:35:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Weight and size are big factors... But there is also a thing called... Too much magnification. It slows you down when making shots. For most people, they are better served with lower magnification, enough to boost confidence in the shot and help precision, but not so much that is actually reduces shot confidence and slows them down. A combat optic is about speed, unless you are talking sniper roles. If the OP's budget is $500, the PA 1-6x Raptor is good. Clarity of the glass is important as well. A good and clear 6x is better than a distorted 8x. Go for the best quality you can get for your money, not the most magnification... A very good 4x is better than an OK 6x any day. If I ever get another LPV it will be a Mk6 1-6x Leupold... Those are very nicely made, and I like the glass and the reticle. |
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Posted: 7/10/2018 3:13:27 AM EDT
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DSG has the Steiner P4Xi with throw lever for $429 if you sign in.
Pretty much destroys anything else near its price range. |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 12:26:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Weight and size are big factors... But there is also a thing called... Too much magnification. It slows you down when making shots. For most people, they are better served with lower magnification, enough to boost confidence in the shot and help precision, but not so much that is actually reduces shot confidence and slows them down. A combat optic is about speed, unless you are talking sniper roles. If the OP's budget is $500, the PA 1-6x Raptor is good. Clarity of the glass is important as well. A good and clear 6x is better than a distorted 8x. Go for the best quality you can get for your money, not the most magnification... A very good 4x is better than an OK 6x any day. If I ever get another LPV it will be a Mk6 1-6x Leupold... Those are very nicely made, and I like the glass and the reticle. And the Nightforce NX8 is pretty darn small and light weight for what it does. |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 12:47:34 AM EDT
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$500.00 give or take..... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's all about what you can afford. If you can afford a $2000 scope than buy one. It is always suggested to spend as much as you can on scopes. So in order for us to help you let's start with how much do you want to spend? |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 1:15:02 AM EDT
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way more to those scopes than just top end mag
Make sure to compare the other characteristics too, like exit pupils, reticle, glass origin/quality etc. Actually, I'd argue that reticle and exit pupil are more important than top end mag |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 7:29:05 AM EDT
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I like sfp 1-6, set to either 1x or 6x. If you get a ffp 1x gets slow, for me anyway. The dot is too small. On a sfp you have to be zoomed in all the way for the reticle to work, the trade off for a big easy to see horseshoe / dot. The eyebox gets smaller for a 1-8 vs the 1-6.
Some day they will get a budget minded dual focal plane and I will buy lots of them. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 8:55:16 AM EDT
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I'd rather get a better 1 X 6 than a cheaper 1 X 8..... The prices on Vortex 1-6 Razors have come down quite a bit...I'd look there. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 11:40:37 AM EDT
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This. The prices on Vortex 1-6 Razors have come down quite a bit...I'd look there. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd rather get a better 1 X 6 than a cheaper 1 X 8..... The prices on Vortex 1-6 Razors have come down quite a bit...I'd look there. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 12:57:27 PM EDT
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Actually, I'd argue that reticle and exit pupil are more important than top end mag At SHOT Show range day this year we had over 100 shooters visit our shooting lane, and every single one of them managed to connect at 500 yards, with a 5-10mph wind pushing left to right. Many of these folks had never shot a rifle past 100 yards in their life. We had a 1-8x Platinum, a 1-6x Raptor FFP, and a 4x ACOG with the ACSS reticle. The ACOG and Raptor were about on equal footing for the 500 yard shots, and the 1-8x Platinum made it super easy due to the extra magnification combined with it's great glass (on par with the ACOG in my humble industry-shill opinion). Whether it's up close or at 500 yards, I would rather take that shot with a quality 1-6x or even a fixed 4x with a great eyebox and exit pupil, rather than say, ye olde blister pack Walmart 3-9x40 hunting scope. The cheapy 3-9x has more total magnification than any of the scopes we brought to range day, but you guys know that it's maddeningly frustrating to use in real life. That's an extreme example, but I think the overall principle holds up. Magnification is a nice bonus but is NO substitute for clarity and fast acquisition, whether you are at 10 yards or 1000 yards. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 1:50:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Having almost three years of access to the entire Primary Arms optics lineup and having shot seriously for more than fifteen years, I'm very inclined to agree with this statement. At SHOT Show range day this year we had over 100 shooters visit our shooting lane, and every single one of them managed to connect at 500 yards, with a 5-10mph wind pushing left to right. Many of these folks had never shot a rifle past 100 yards in their life. We had a 1-8x Platinum, a 1-6x Raptor FFP, and a 4x ACOG with the ACSS reticle. The ACOG and Raptor were about on equal footing for the 500 yard shots, and the 1-8x Platinum made it super easy due to the extra magnification combined with it's great glass (on par with the ACOG in my humble industry-shill opinion). Whether it's up close or at 500 yards, I would rather take that shot with a quality 1-6x or even a fixed 4x with a great eyebox and exit pupil, rather than say, ye olde blister pack Walmart 3-9x40 hunting scope. The cheapy 3-9x has more total magnification than any of the scopes we brought to range day, but you guys know that it's maddeningly frustrating to use in real life. That's an extreme example, but I think the overall principle holds up. Magnification is a nice bonus but is NO substitute for clarity and fast acquisition, whether you are at 10 yards or 1000 yards. I wanted to shoot the .308 at that kind of distance, plus my AR only had a 1.5-5 on it. I found that with 168gr OTM ammo I was getting out there, but the redfield had just a plain reticle and there was nothing for me to hold on, and the caps were practically fused stuck and it wasn't my rifle so I didn't want to touch his zero. I ended up having to hold on arbitrary things in the target background for refernce, i.e. "hold on little twig on branch 10ft up and 3ft right" that kind of thing. After I ran out of 168gr the 150 was going sub-sonic by the time it got there and was worthless so I was just watching him shoot through the 3-9 redfield. Then I pulled out the AR and he let me borrow some 77gr mk262 stuff. I full anticipated being nowhere on target, but even the rather spartan SPR reticle in the Leupold 1.5-5 Mk4 helped me get a POA/POI reference and eventually I walked in some shots and got some hits. What I walked away with from that relatively brief experience was that as Mike pointed out, reticle can make a much bigger difference than total magnification. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 4:48:54 PM EDT
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With a 308 I would go Trijicon 1-8 accupower or TR25. If you get a primary arms just go ahead and get the platinum. I rather have a durable solid scope that can take the 308 recoil
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Posted: 7/12/2018 4:49:51 PM EDT
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With a 308 I would go Trijicon 1-8 accupower or TR25. If you get a primary arms just go ahead and get the platinum. I rather have a durable solid scope that can take the 308 recoil
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:08:18 AM EDT
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I’m very happy with my Gen II w/ JM-1 reticule. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd rather get a better 1 X 6 than a cheaper 1 X 8..... The prices on Vortex 1-6 Razors have come down quite a bit...I'd look there. For $500 I would take the Steiner P4Xi even though it is a 1-4 and the OP is considering the 1-6 and 1-8. I haven't looked through the offerings from Primary Arms so I can't really comment. I was very impressed by the glass of the P4Xi's that I have been able to lay hands on. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:13:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just to piggy back on this from my own personal experience. I got to go shooting with a guy once that was just really getting in to long range. He lased a spot in the woods at 864yds. He drove, brought his .300win mag and I brought two guns: an AR and a friend's Vietnam era M40 clone, complete with original redfield scope. I wanted to shoot the .308 at that kind of distance, plus my AR only had a 1.5-5 on it. I found that with 168gr OTM ammo I was getting out there, but the redfield had just a plain reticle and there was nothing for me to hold on, and the caps were practically fused stuck and it wasn't my rifle so I didn't want to touch his zero. I ended up having to hold on arbitrary things in the target background for refernce, i.e. "hold on little twig on branch 10ft up and 3ft right" that kind of thing. After I ran out of 168gr the 150 was going sub-sonic by the time it got there and was worthless so I was just watching him shoot through the 3-9 redfield. Then I pulled out the AR and he let me borrow some 77gr mk262 stuff. I full anticipated being nowhere on target, but even the rather spartan SPR reticle in the Leupold 1.5-5 Mk4 helped me get a POA/POI reference and eventually I walked in some shots and got some hits. What I walked away with from that relatively brief experience was that as Mike pointed out, reticle can make a much bigger difference than total magnification. I don't own one, but the ACSS is tremendously well thought out. Likewise the JM1 in my Razor is just about perfect for quick and dirty shooting on reasonably sized targets out to 600 yards. (Needs wind holds for a 10mph crosswind and it would be better.) The ACSS has those wind holds. If I were building my perfect optic for 3 gun it would have elements of both the JM1 and the ACSS. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:40:00 PM EDT
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Gotta peacock for a second about reticles. I didn't design this, I'm just a writer, but I have to brag a bit on behalf of my employer.
I'm writing the manual right now for the Platinum version of our ACSS Griffin MIL and Griffin MOA. It is maybe the most powerful reticle for a low power variable that I've ever seen. It does everything that ACSS does, plus everything that a grid holdover reticle does, smoooshed together into a 1-8x First Focal Plane setup. Imagine a super fast sight picture like a small ring or Trijicon "donut" at 1x. Out to 100 yards you just put whatever you want to hit inside the ring and BLAM. Super fast. But crank up the magnification and you also get 50 MOA / 15 MRAD of vertical holdovers and 20 MOA / 6 MRAD of horizontal holdovers built into it that you can use to reach out to extended ranges at 8x, if your eyes are good enough. Plus two forms of reticle based ranging, bullet drop compensation for common calibers, and moving target leads. Simple, it isn't. But the shooter who learns this reticle, practices with it and knows it, can be very effective from 10feet to 1,000 yards without ever touching a turret or counting clicks. There will be some guys that will harrumph at SHOT Show about how "I don't need all that crap," and I have to bite my tongue and say "Of course you don't." If all you do is bump fire at the berm from 25 feet or plink at clay pigeons at 100 yards, nope, you don't need this. Get a 2 MOA red dot, we sell some good ones. But if you want to quickly determine that your target is approximately 550 yards away without using a laser rangefinder, account for the wind, and hit it with your first shot of 6.5 Grendel handload out of your 12.5" SBR, then you'll be wanting to know what all this stuff is for. Everything here has a purpose, none of it is just to "look cool". This is the MIL/MRAD version. 
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:45:02 PM EDT
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1X8 allows for an additional 2X if needed while doing everything a 1x6 can do. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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8x is getting into enough magnification to make precision shots at 500-600 yards. 6x bridges the gap between a basic 4x magnification, which is great for general purpose shooting out to those ranges, and 8x, which allows precision. Unless you need the extra magnification for the increased precision it offers, 6x is as high as I would go in a general purpose rifle. I would leave 8x for a DMR type rifle. I'm not seeing the benefit of 1X6 over 1X8 with the exception of possibly weight. This is mostly a challenge in high speed competition use - where you want your reticle set at a lower magnification for increase field of view, but want to quickly engage near and far targets, and leverage a BDC or ranging reticle, and do not want to have to switch magnifications during the stage. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:48:01 PM EDT
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The difference between 6 vs 8 is less important to me than the quality of the glass. A Razor on 6X will do better than some Chinese bullshit at 8X. Look at a 600yd, 2MOA target (12") through a Razor at 6x, and then a cheap chinese 8x, and get back to us. I was shooting with a friend who had a budget Vortex 12x scope, and I was shooting my Razor 6x.... and when I looked through his - I could hardly believe how bad the 600 and 800 yard targets looked. They were just fuzzy white blurs. You could still get hits... but seeing your splash, impacts, and having any sense of clear lines were out the window. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 1:01:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A 1x8 cannot do everything a 1x6 can do - because of second focal plane. When using a reticle - you can only realistically range at a specific power - most commonly the highest power. This is mostly a challenge in high speed competition use - where you want your reticle set at a lower magnification for increase field of view, but want to quickly engage near and far targets, and leverage a BDC or ranging reticle, and do not want to have to switch magnifications during the stage. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 2:35:29 PM EDT
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Yeah but who said anything about second focal plane being the only option? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: A 1x8 cannot do everything a 1x6 can do - because of second focal plane. When using a reticle - you can only realistically range at a specific power - most commonly the highest power. This is mostly a challenge in high speed competition use - where you want your reticle set at a lower magnification for increase field of view, but want to quickly engage near and far targets, and leverage a BDC or ranging reticle, and do not want to have to switch magnifications during the stage. The useability of the reticle is also called into question... many FFP scopes the reticle is only useful at the highest (or very near) setting. Everything is a tradeoff. I am simply saying when comparing what was stated (1-6 vs 1-8) there are things that 1-6x scopes can actually do better. This is the reason you see more 1-6x SFP scopes in 3-gun competition.... because of the limitations of the reticle in FFP scopes, and too much magnification to be useful in 1-8x SFP scopes. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 3:50:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The price difference for anything you can trust is huge. The options and reticles are also greatly reduced. The useability of the reticle is also called into question... many FFP scopes the reticle is only useful at the highest (or very near) setting. Everything is a tradeoff. I am simply saying when comparing what was stated (1-6 vs 1-8) there are things that 1-6x scopes can actually do better. This is the reason you see more 1-6x SFP scopes in 3-gun competition.... because of the limitations of the reticle in FFP scopes, and too much magnification to be useful in 1-8x SFP scopes. Regarding the 3 gun scopes, you see more 1-6 SFP in 3 gun because of all the vortex sponsorships. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 5:32:52 PM EDT
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Regarding the 3 gun scopes, you see more 1-6 SFP in 3 gun because of all the vortex sponsorships. 
This was a true statement before Vortex even made one. The majority used LPV SFP 1-4x, until the Swarovski set the standard. Vortex became super popular because the Vortex Razor HD Gen2 with JM-1 is just about the perfect 3-gun scope for the type of shooting you do. (red-dot fast, huge eyebox, BDC reticle, excellent clarity) It was just about everything the Swaro scope had (which was the king of the hill) for half the price. THAT's why you see so many. That said - there are TONS of competitors that use Leupold, Kahles, Swarovski, Burris, and others. If there was a scope that gave an advantage - competitors would use it. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 5:53:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The price difference for anything you can trust is huge. The options and reticles are also greatly reduced. The useability of the reticle is also called into question... many FFP scopes the reticle is only useful at the highest (or very near) setting. Everything is a tradeoff. I am simply saying when comparing what was stated (1-6 vs 1-8) there are things that 1-6x scopes can actually do better. This is the reason you see more 1-6x SFP scopes in 3-gun competition.... because of the limitations of the reticle in FFP scopes, and too much magnification to be useful in 1-8x SFP scopes. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 7:23:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A poorly designed FFP reticle will have some of your noted problems. However, an optimized FFP reticle such as in some USO, PA, and some Eotech LPV models etc. leave virtually no advantage to an SFP. Regarding the 3 gun scopes, you see more 1-6 SFP in 3 gun because of all the vortex sponsorships. How many people do you really think are getting free optics? |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 10:27:32 PM EDT
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Might be out of the OP's price range, but...
Not the best reticle for precision, but for hitting minute of man (or animal) sized targets out to 600+ yards, its pretty darn good. " The NX8 1-8x24 F1 is a class leading, compact and lightweight riflescope optimized for short to mid-range shooting. At only 8.75“ in length and 17 ounces, this riflescope adds minimal size and weight but delivers superior optics and trusted Nightforce performance to any rifle." |
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Posted: 7/14/2018 8:12:16 PM EDT
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Sorry, but that statement demonstrates your knowledge on that topic.
This was a true statement before Vortex even made one. The majority used LPV SFP 1-4x, until the Swarovski set the standard. Vortex became super popular because the Vortex Razor HD Gen2 with JM-1 is just about the perfect 3-gun scope for the type of shooting you do. (red-dot fast, huge eyebox, BDC reticle, excellent clarity) It was just about everything the Swaro scope had (which was the king of the hill) for half the price. THAT's why you see so many. That said - there are TONS of competitors that use Leupold, Kahles, Swarovski, Burris, and others. If there was a scope that gave an advantage - competitors would use it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Regarding the 3 gun scopes, you see more 1-6 SFP in 3 gun because of all the vortex sponsorships.
This was a true statement before Vortex even made one. The majority used LPV SFP 1-4x, until the Swarovski set the standard. Vortex became super popular because the Vortex Razor HD Gen2 with JM-1 is just about the perfect 3-gun scope for the type of shooting you do. (red-dot fast, huge eyebox, BDC reticle, excellent clarity) It was just about everything the Swaro scope had (which was the king of the hill) for half the price. THAT's why you see so many. That said - there are TONS of competitors that use Leupold, Kahles, Swarovski, Burris, and others. If there was a scope that gave an advantage - competitors would use it. The only higher-end FFP I own is the Mark 6, and I do not feel it is as well suited to the sport as the better 1-6s. |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:16:15 PM EDT
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Gotta peacock for a second about reticles. I didn't design this, I'm just a writer, but I have to brag a bit on behalf of my employer.
I'm writing the manual right now for the Platinum version of our ACSS Griffin MIL and Griffin MOA. It is maybe the most powerful reticle for a low power variable that I've ever seen. It does everything that ACSS does, plus everything that a grid holdover reticle does, smoooshed together into a 1-8x First Focal Plane setup. when is this going to be available? Thanks |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:19:40 PM EDT
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It's all about what you can afford. If you can afford a $2000 scope than buy one. It is always suggested to spend as much as you can on scopes. So in order for us to help you let's start with how much do you want to spend? I cannot overstate how nice good glass is to use, and how annoying, frustrating, and fatiguing poor glass is. Vortex Razor hd2 1-6, nightforce ATACR 1-6, Leopold mk6, kahles k16i, Swarovski z8i, these are where I'd direct you. |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:24:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: $500.00 give or take..... |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:30:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is my suggestion for a competition optic or a practical gun. The reticle on the Trijicon is a smudge better for precision, I think. I run PA Platinums on my race guns. That being said, my first choice for a practical rifle is a quality 1-6, like the Razor. A 1-8x just has too many compromises for a practical rifle. It works in a competitive setting, however. Don't even consider a shitty Chinese made 1-8x. |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:32:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I might wait a little longer Marine6680 and increase the budget. I'm pretty certain on a 1 X 6. I have no idea on a mount yet. A Trijicon TR25 looks like a good choice. Leopold or Bushnell maybe......I have an ACOG so I'm leaning on Trijicon but not too stubborn to consider others..... |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 9:34:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is nothing stopping you or anyone from using a 1-8x scope on 6x. And the Nightforce NX8 is pretty darn small and light weight for what it does. |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 10:49:11 PM EDT
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A quality 1-8 gives up nothing to the razor hd2 1-6. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: This is my suggestion for a competition optic or a practical gun. The reticle on the Trijicon is a smudge better for precision, I think. I run PA Platinums on my race guns. That being said, my first choice for a practical rifle is a quality 1-6, like the Razor. A 1-8x just has too many compromises for a practical rifle. It works in a competitive setting, however. Don't even consider a shitty Chinese made 1-8x. |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 2:16:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes it does. In SFP, the BDC or reticle subtensions only work at max magnification. You lose FOV at 8x vs 6x. That might matter depending on your needs and planned usage, or it might not. Rationale and logic: You always want to use the highest magnification that allows you to cover the area involved. If it's a building, dial to where you can see the door and windows, etc.. a stand of trees, the whole stand, a road, both sides. Etc. This obviously varies. You may be on 4 to 5x, or at 8x, depending on distance and area covered. With SFP, life will suck, with FFP, you just continue to use your holds as normal. In an evolving situation like real life, this is vastly preferable. On 1x, intelligent FFP even without illumination, works just fine. |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 7:51:17 AM EDT
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FFP is the way to go. Annintelligently designed FFP works just fine. The testing I've read about suggests significantly improved hit potential with FFP LPV vs. SFP. Rationale and logic: You always want to use the highest magnification that allows you to cover the area involved. If it's a building, dial to where you can see the door and windows, etc.. a stand of trees, the whole stand, a road, both sides. Etc. This obviously varies. You may be on 4 to 5x, or at 8x, depending on distance and area covered. With SFP, life will suck, with FFP, you just continue to use your holds as normal. In an evolving situation like real life, this is vastly preferable. On 1x, intelligent FFP even without illumination, works just fine. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Yes it does. In SFP, the BDC or reticle subtensions only work at max magnification. You lose FOV at 8x vs 6x. That might matter depending on your needs and planned usage, or it might not. Rationale and logic: You always want to use the highest magnification that allows you to cover the area involved. If it's a building, dial to where you can see the door and windows, etc.. a stand of trees, the whole stand, a road, both sides. Etc. This obviously varies. You may be on 4 to 5x, or at 8x, depending on distance and area covered. With SFP, life will suck, with FFP, you just continue to use your holds as normal. In an evolving situation like real life, this is vastly preferable. On 1x, intelligent FFP even without illumination, works just fine. Since your scope "gives up nothing"..... Where can I buy a FFP scope that has: 1-8x, with similar glass quality, red-dot style reticle, with a BDC, huge eyebox, and same price point as the Vortex Razor HD Gen2 1-6x SFP scope? |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 7:56:13 AM EDT
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Steiner p4xi is my advise, given these parameters. Sport Optics has LE refurb, which will leave enough cash for you to put it in a decent mount. I'd advise Badger Ordnance as an economical but sound option. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: $500.00 give or take..... |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 10:08:34 AM EDT
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when is this going to be available? Thanks |
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