Optic for SCAR

[manderson2228]

Just bought a 16' SCAR.. Trying to get the best scope for it.. But really overwhelmed with options. Was thinking about trijicon but hard to find one for 16 inch barrel, not specifically made for a flat top m4. Thought about some 1x4's variables as well. Would love to hear any opinions.

[JSir]

I slapped an Aimpoint Comp ML3 on mine with Larue Lt-150, looks great.

[nimdabew]

The TA31 series, the TA33 series, and the TA11 series are all made for a 16" barrel.

[manderson2228]

Looking for something more than a red dot, either a trijicon or one of these new 1-4 setup's like the NXS. I am so overwhlemed at the selection and options!!

[nimdabew]

Ask yourself what you want the rifle to be used for. Come back with the answer and we will be able to direct you further from there.

[YVK]

Optic is purpose driven, so it is for you decide. Issue with SCAR that you need to be aware is interference between charging handle and mount - choose your mounts carefully.

[manderson2228]

I'll probably use it in 3gun, and want it to be good all around. I don't like to isolate it to one thing, just like a good general purpose gun. Was reading in another thread about acog vs a good variable 1-4... Not sure i see the need for acog now with all these variable 1-4's out now.

[nimdabew]

If 3 gun then 1-4. Now you just need to decide on which manufacturer and model you want to give money to.

[manderson2228]

Yea I have come to that conclusion. Do you all think there is really 1k or 2k even in difference between the NF NXS and say the S&B short dot, or the leupold cqb ss? 3k for a 1-4 seems like a ton of money. I'd spend 3k on a long range precision rifle scope, but for a 1-4......

[manderson2228]

If 3 gun then 1-4. Now you just need to decide on which manufacturer and model you want to give money to.

The short dot seems super expensive... I have a burris xtr-14 now, but i want something more... The nightforce nxs is getting good reviews. Is there anything else in and around the 1k price point better than than the nightforce?