IMHO, from 0 to 400-500yds the 1-6x scopes like the MK6, Razor, Z6i and the Kahles 16i are the best overall choice **for me** in a 5.56 recce type weapon. After watching the battle scenes in the movie " Lone Survivor ," that magnification range is perfect **for me**. IMO, once the fighting gets within 100 yds the 2.5x magnification and its field of view become a liability.
Last edited by Biggy; 03-22-14 at 22:53.
Why build a Recce if your only requirements are 0-500yds??
On a fighting precision rifle one most likely will have a secondary 1x optic....so why limit yourself at only 6x?
The 1-4/6/8x optics might be a jack of all traits...however they certainly aren't a master of any of them.
IMHO, a true LP AR should have 9/10x on the top end.
eta.. pic thread
Last edited by ALCOAR; 03-22-14 at 22:37.
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Board policy mandates I state that I shoot for BCM. I have also done work for 200 or so manufacturers within the firearm community. I am prior service, a full time LEO, firearm instructor, armorer, TL, martial arts instructor, and all around good guy.
I also shoot and write for various publications. Let me know if you know cool secrets or have toys worthy of an article...
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To each his own, I have the nightforce 2.5-10 and a Mark4 2.5-8 and love them both and used both in the service myself. The field of view on the 1-6 is not that much better in my opinion. I generally acquire targets with both eyes open, close one and fire...this and 4 bucks will get you a cup of coffee at starbucks!!!
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