Optic for SCAR

[manderson2228]

Just bought a 16' SCAR.. Trying to get the best scope for it.. But really overwhelmed with options. Was thinking about trijicon but hard to find one for 16 inch barrel, not specifically made for a flat top m4. Thought about some 1x4's variables as well. Would love to hear any opinions.

[JSir]

I slapped an Aimpoint Comp ML3 on mine with Larue Lt-150, looks great.

[nimdabew]

The TA31 series, the TA33 series, and the TA11 series are all made for a 16" barrel.

[manderson2228]

Looking for something more than a red dot, either a trijicon or one of these new 1-4 setup's like the NXS. I am so overwhlemed at the selection and options!!

[nimdabew]

Ask yourself what you want the rifle to be used for. Come back with the answer and we will be able to direct you further from there.

[YVK]

Optic is purpose driven, so it is for you decide. Issue with SCAR that you need to be aware is interference between charging handle and mount - choose your mounts carefully.

[manderson2228]

I'll probably use it in 3gun, and want it to be good all around. I don't like to isolate it to one thing, just like a good general purpose gun. Was reading in another thread about acog vs a good variable 1-4... Not sure i see the need for acog now with all these variable 1-4's out now.

[nimdabew]

If 3 gun then 1-4. Now you just need to decide on which manufacturer and model you want to give money to.

[manderson2228]

Yea I have come to that conclusion. Do you all think there is really 1k or 2k even in difference between the NF NXS and say the S&B short dot, or the leupold cqb ss? 3k for a 1-4 seems like a ton of money. I'd spend 3k on a long range precision rifle scope, but for a 1-4......

[manderson2228]

If 3 gun then 1-4. Now you just need to decide on which manufacturer and model you want to give money to.

The short dot seems super expensive... I have a burris xtr-14 now, but i want something more... The nightforce nxs is getting good reviews. Is there anything else in and around the 1k price point better than than the nightforce?

[KAC Lover]

I've been running an XPS and TA31 on mine with QD mounts but I've been looking hard at one of the NXS 1-4's, I just wish there were more reticle or BDC options. I'm not a big fan of the FC2 holdovers, but everything I've heard about the clarity and durability are outstanding. Not sure which way to go.

[Tomac]

The short dot seems super expensive... I have a burris xtr-14 now, but i want something more... The nightforce nxs is getting good reviews. Is there anything else in and around the 1k price point better than than the nightforce?

I don't know about "better" than a NF, but have you considered the new SWFA SS 1-4x HD? Looks like a lot of scope for $800.
Tomac

[manderson2228]

I've been running an XPS and TA31 on mine with QD mounts but I've been looking hard at one of the NXS 1-4's, I just wish there were more reticle or BDC options. I'm not a big fan of the FC2 holdovers, but everything I've heard about the clarity and durability are outstanding. Not sure which way to go.

Yea thats where I am at.. I've always wanted an ACOG but with the 1-4's i am not sure i see the point in an ACOG now.. I like my XTR-14 but want to go to the next level now with the SCAR.. So many options...

[manderson2228]

So the leupold mr/t or the nightforce NXS are the two I have it narrowed down to. The other possibility is the US optics sn-4s.. Anyone have opinions on these three for the SCAR 16?

[Robryan]

I like the ta31 ecos as this was just about made for the gun, I believe if I bought a 1-4 it would just stay on 4 power, why have the extra parts and lenses necessary for adjustable power to 4x. The ecos has a doctor dot scope on it also for close range also. But one of the reasons I bought the ta31 is that the military and trijicon already did all the testing under extreme conditions on these scopes, One of the main reasons I bought a scar-16 is because of the military testing. And it even matches the color of the rifle.

[Nightvisionary]

So the leupold mr/t or the nightforce NXS are the two I have it narrowed down to. The other possibility is the US optics sn-4s.. Anyone have opinions on these three for the SCAR 16?

I would go with the Leupold MRT 1.5x5. I love mine.

[KAC Lover]

I picked up an NXS 1-4 in an ADM recon x on top of mine and I couldn't be happier. The reticle is not my cup of tea per say, but the glass is outstanding, and the mechanical aspects of the scope are all superb. Also with the recon x no busted knuckles :D I am still figuring out the holdovers, but I would never go back to the TA-11 I traded for it.

[manderson2228]

I would go with the Leupold MRT 1.5x5. I love mine.

I think this is the one i leaning towards.. The Nightforce i've been told and read has some illumination problems. I get the leupold for 1100 or so from larue with the mount.. I think this is what I will go with.. Now if i can get these idiots why bought my ebay auctions to pay me.. i could order it!

[manderson2228]

I would go with the Leupold MRT 1.5x5. I love mine.

Does the 1.5 make the up shots harder? My burris is a 1.. people keep telling me not to get the 1.5

[memphisjim]

Check out the leupold mark 8 it's a 1.1-8x tactical scope. It's like 3500 dollars though

[manderson2228]

Check out the leupold mark 8 it's a 1.1-8x tactical scope. It's like 3500 dollars though

Oh i've seen it.. the 3500 is why i won't be pulling the trigger..