Range: Indoor 25m
Light: 20% On 80% Off
Rifle: Noveske NSR Recon 16”, HSP WML Inforce, Magpul MS4, B5 Bravo, SD-E
Optic: USO SR4c [1lb 3.8oz] mounted on Bobro Extended [7.7oz] –Weight taken from postal scale
We originally planned to run our set ups on an outdoor range/shoot house, however unplanned events regulated us to the indoor range. First thing you notice about the USO is that it is a beast, and would more than likely take a beating. If you have a bolt override jam and can’t transition to your secondary you can easily use it as a club. Which we did practice and had a hell of a time clearing it.
In a subjective unscientific comparison to the following optics here is how 3 shooters [various military, LEO, competition backgrounds] reviewed the SR4c at this engagement range.
I will have to forewarn you, this will sound like 4/6 dentists recommend...LMAO. Take it for what it's worth - which may be less than a Iraqi Dinar.
Vs. Aimpoint T1 – Virtual tie with lights, however when we shut out the lights on the same small [4x6 cards] targets all preferred the ability to dial up magnification for PID and precision hits. Each shooter looked at a different COF as it was changed out for every shooter using standing, kneeling and prone. This will probably change once we run out to 200-250 as the requirements for PID will obviously increase.
Vs. ACOG TA44SG – While the TA44SG glass was clear and had slight magnification 1.5x, it was outshined by the SR4c RDS in low light even thought the reticle was still visible. 1/3 liked the lollipop reticle of the COG, 2/3 preferred the single RDS.
Vs. VXR 1.25-4– For glass clarity & full 1-4 range, the USO took the prize. With that said, the VXR is a lot of optic for the money. Taking into consideration the distance and value for what you get it’s really hard to beat the VXR. The SR4c is the better optic, but it should be for almost 3x the amount. But is it 3x better, none of us thought so. This isn’t a knock on the SR4c, rather an option for those that aren’t willing to pay the price of admission of the USO. The weight seemed similar due to running the VXR on a heavy kitted cheese grater LWRC vs. the lighter Noveske Recon which points to slimming a rifle down to accommodate a heavier optic . Without a doubt the VXR on the lighter rifle would be noticeable. Overall 3/3 prefer the USO, however 3/3 prefer the VXR price.
Vs. MK6 – Both share excellent glass quality. 3/3 shooters felt that the eye box on the MK6 was a little tight compared to the USO. Also, the illuminated reticle took more effort to keep from flickering. Really nitpicking at the flicker, but if you are used to Aimpoint like RDS you will mentally think that the battery is low or something is wrong with the optic. Lighter weight than the USO and Leupold guarantee, there isn’t much to not like. Having more X is a plus, but we won’t see that till we get out further. At this range, 3/3 shooters preferred the USO for the RDS & larger eyebox. 1/3 like the CMR reticle, 2/3 found it too busy. Would like to see the TMR reticle.
If there was an optic to compare this to it would probably be the SB Short Dot 1.1-4. USO claims a battery life of 8000, so this one is just going to stay on and we will see how she goes. As always YMMV.
To be continued...........
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