SS 1-6 HD vs. Leupold VX-6 Multi-gun vs. ACOG/Offset Aimpoint Micro

[PatrioticDisorder]

I'm having a hell of a time deciding what to put on my SCAR 17s, I thought I was set on a TA11 ACOG w/offset Aimpoint micro, but now I'm not so sure.

I've discovered that many people like 1-6 and 1-4 variables... So I've decided to open my mind to the possibility of getting a variable. I know about some of the more expensive options, but for my purposes (98%+ of shooting 300 yards and in as no real long distance ranges in south Florida) I think I'm OK with a moderately priced variable.

My major criteria, would be a true 1x or damn close for superior close in shooting, lightweight and illumination with good battery life. The SS 1-6 HD looks really slick, amazing reticle, but it seems to come at a cost of weight and shortened battery life compared to the Luepold VX6 1-6 Multigun... I have no first hand with either, so I'm looking for some feedback on both as I've searched the forum and other forums for comparisons but can't seem to find anyone who's compared these 2 scopes.

Also, would anyone recommend running a MRDS/Aimpoint-Micro offset with one of these, or is that completely unnecessary?

[YVK]

I ran a T-1 Micro offset to a Nightforce 2.5-10x24 for exactly one class and didn't like it. I don't think SCAR lends itself well to shooting in a canted position, especially 17, especially the type of shooting where a dot has an advantage over a scope.
Try shooting some fast paced close-up drills in a canted hold as is, without AP, and see how well you control it.

[PatrioticDisorder]

I ran a T-1 Micro offset to a Nightforce 2.5-10x24 for exactly one class and didn't like it. I don't think SCAR lends itself well to shooting in a canted position, especially 17, especially the type of shooting where a dot has an advantage over a scope.
Try shooting some fast paced close-up drills in a canted hold as is, without AP, and see how well you control it.

Without firing from a canted position I was already thinking about this as a potential problem, especially with the stock muzzle break on it.

With the NF AND OFFSET T-1 were you run on a SCAR? I guess this might end up coming down to what I percieve as the best variable scope to fit my needs within my means... The Leupold Mark 6 seems to get some nice reviews maybe I'll end up with one, or perhaps I can do everything I need a scope to do out of a less expensive scope...

[TehLlama]

If you haven't looked at the Vortex 1-6x, and you're concerned about price as well, get on it. The ModernServiceWeapons review on it is really positive. It's a touch heavy, but it sounds like the optic you're looking for from just these two posts, and the other options you've already mentioned.
[ETA] http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=2760

[PatrioticDisorder]

If you haven't looked at the Vortex 1-6x, and you're concerned about price as well, get on it. The ModernServiceWeapons review on it is really positive. It's a touch heavy, but it sounds like the optic you're looking for from just these two posts, and the other options you've already mentioned.
[ETA] http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=2760

Seems like a decent option but it is a bit on the hefty side, one of the things I'm looking at is weight, very weight conscious as I want my SCAR to be light as possible. At $1400 I'd almost be tempted to spend the $600 more to get a Mark 6 just to save 7-8 ounces, sounds crazy but with rifles ounce add up quick.

[YVK]

Seems like a decent option but it is a bit on the hefty side, one of the things I'm looking at is weight, very weight conscious as I want my SCAR to be light as possible. At $1400 I'd almost be tempted to spend the $600 more to get a Mark 6 just to save 7-8 ounces, sounds crazy but with rifles ounce add up quick.

17 has been known to be harsh on optics due to recoil impulse. It has been described by many users. Heavy weight doesn't always mean more durable, but if it did, it would dictate my choice. This is a reason why I am running proven and durable NF, even though it isn't the lightest.

[PatrioticDisorder]

17 has been known to be harsh on optics due to recoil impulse. It has been described by many users. Heavy weight doesn't always mean more durable, but if it did, it would dictate my choice. This is a reason why I am running proven and durable NF, even though it isn't the lightest.

Nightforce only makes a 1-4x, not really what I'm looking for with a .308... And all I can find on the "SCAR eats optics" is older EOTechs & older ACOGS being susceptible. Other than that, haven't really come across anything to make me too worried about my choice of optics for the 17s, perhaps you can cite me something that will change that view?

Again, lightweight & superior 1x usage is what I'm looking for, the magnification is for me is secondary but something I want.

[FlyingHunter]

Like you, 98% of my shooting is 300yds and in.

Love my Leupold VX-6. Not sure on round count, guessing 600+ on top of the SCAR - 17, in a ADM mount. No problems. Never lost zero even after tripping in the woods once crashing the gun/scope into the ground.

Light weight, clear glass, red dot looks good in bright sunlight, reasonably quick at 1x power. I love the auto off/on feature.

[FlyingHunter]

Here's the SCAR 17 w VX-6 pic

Thread #627 w the big whitetail buck. Using 1x power stalking thru woods.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...=49025&page=32

[PatrioticDisorder]

Here's the SCAR 17 w VX-6 pic

Thread #627 w the big whitetail buck. Using 1x power stalking thru woods.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...=49025&page=32

Thank you, I know the Mark 6 has all the BDC etchings for elevation and windage, I'm sure that helps at distance, but again 300 and in is my concern. On 1x, do you notice any kind of weird distortions or is it similar to an RDS at 1x?

Btw, I like yiour set up, nice and light, the way a SCAR 17s was mean't to be run, sorry to see you have the less accurate FDE model as I've chosen the black model... j/k of course