Best all around scope for all around ar.

[lrdchaos]

Im building a 18in ar that will be replacing my Sig 516. This rifle will be for range work out to 500, occasional hog hunting, steel pinging, and possible 3 gun in the future. What optic gives the best all around?



Acog with rmr

vortex hd gen ii 1-6

burris xtr 1.5-8

any other suggestion would be appreciated. I've thought about a NF 2.5-10 with a rmr kicked off to the side.



Im open to just about anything at this point.

Thanks

[SomeOtherGuy]

A 1-6x scope would be an excellent choice. The XTR 1.5-8x would probably also be a good choice, especially if you've tried using some magnification at 3-gun style distances and found that it works for you. It does work for me, but not for everyone. For range work you'd probably want at least 6x and ideally more, like the XTR or even a 2-10x. It really depends on your intended balance between 500 yard paper targets and 3-gun style shooting.

I would add to your list the Leupold VX-6 1-6x and the SWFA SS 1-6x, and if your budget allows also the Leupold Mark 6. The Mark 6 is significantly nicer in terms of glass, reticle and illumination than the others listed here, but should be at 1 1/2 to 2 times the price.

[cbx]

S&b 1-8 short dot pm II is the only one that does it all.

Only problem with it it's that it costs $3600......

I'm in the same boat as you. I've narrowed down to mk6 cmr or a vortex. Both are spendy.

It would be nice if leupold did a 1-6 vxr patrol with locking turrets. Told a cs service person that. They said just get a vx6....... subtensions kind of suck on the vx6. 2.5 mil is a lot.

[DarkTemplars]

I like the Leupold 1-6, but for 500 yard work, 6x is kind of low for me. I would want at least 9x, but 6x would probably be good if you're just shooting at steel torsos.

[Hammer27]

US Optics SR-4C or SR-8C. Period.

[JoshNC]

US Optics SR-4C or SR-8C. Period.

Way too many reports, including within the last year, of issues with USO. Search this forum and you will find the threads. A search on Snipershide and Lightfighter will yield similar results. There are better options with a more consistent QC/QA track record.

[Voodoo_Man]

I am guessing, since you are building on an 18" upper you are going to want something that reaches out as far as magnification goes?

How much do you value 1x and an RDS-type optic? Do you need an illuminate reticle?

Way too many reports, including within the last year, of issues with USO. Search this forum and you will find the threads. A search on Snipershide and Lightfighter will yield similar results. There are better options with a more consistent QC/QA track record.

Mind citing the reports?

Not putting you on the spot, I am just curious as I have not read of any issues.

I have an SR8C I'm testing and while I have not put an exorbitant amount of time on the optic it is a pretty solid optic from having handled other optics in the range.

[Hammer27]

I just shot 500rds through mine, banged it while climbing towers and buildings, and know for a fact that it's on a number of .gov contracts. I'm confident in US Optics.

[cop1211]

I've got the Vortex and love it.

[Failure2Stop]

S&b 1-8 short dot pm II is the only one that does it all.

This always makes me laugh a little.
When has anyone seen one actually sold other than demo units?