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    SCAR 17 optic

    I have a athelon ares etr with a american defense straight up mount. Is this good to go, or is the SCAR going bash it to pieces?

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    I don't cut corners on optics & went with the Leupy VX-6 1-6 w/ firedot for my 17...sorry, I have no history w/ the athelon.
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    Well should of got a nightforce then

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    NF, Trijicon VCOG are gtg.

    If you mount your scope in an ADM Delta mount, which was designed for use on a SCAR, I bet you will be fine.

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    The Scar17 is hard on optics. I have a Leupy MK6 1-6 on mine with no issues.

    A budget or even mid tier scope would likely not last.

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    I think only a few optics are certified for Scar guns. Its a list like ACOG, NF and Elcan. I wouldn't trash my pretty decent optic with an ass whipping Scar.

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    Primary Arms SLX, just buy two or three for backups.

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    With the exception of the Cronus line, Athlon optic are made in China.
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    Nightforce NXS and Leupold VX-6HD have survived on mine (a couple of other older Leupolds did as well, some of the Mark 4s if I recall correctly); a Vortex PST II 1-6x24 didn't (but that optic took a lot of abuse on other AR-15/AR-10s before going on the SCAR 17). Used an Aimpoint M4S for awhile and it was fine as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RHINOWSO View Post
    Nightforce NXS and Leupold VX-6HD have survived on mine (a couple of other older Leupolds did as well, some of the Mark 4s if I recall correctly); a Vortex PST II 1-6x24 didn't (but that optic took a lot of abuse on other AR-15/AR-10s before going on the SCAR 17). Used an Aimpoint M4S for awhile and it was fine as well.
    How quickly does the Scar typically kill optics?
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