Optic for SCAR

**KAC Lover** · 03-07-11, 07:23

I've been running an XPS and TA31 on mine with QD mounts but I've been looking hard at one of the NXS 1-4's, I just wish there were more reticle or BDC options. I'm not a big fan of the FC2 holdovers, but everything I've heard about the clarity and durability are outstanding. Not sure which way to go.

**Tomac** · 03-07-11, 08:04

Originally Posted by manderson2228

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?

I don't know about "better" than a NF, but have you considered the new SWFA SS 1-4x HD? Looks like a lot of scope for $800.
Tomac

**manderson2228** · 03-07-11, 09:26

Originally Posted by KAC Lover

I've been running an XPS and TA31 on mine with QD mounts but I've been looking hard at one of the NXS 1-4's, I just wish there were more reticle or BDC options. I'm not a big fan of the FC2 holdovers, but everything I've heard about the clarity and durability are outstanding. Not sure which way to go.

Yea thats where I am at.. I've always wanted an ACOG but with the 1-4's i am not sure i see the point in an ACOG now.. I like my XTR-14 but want to go to the next level now with the SCAR.. So many options...

**manderson2228** · 03-10-11, 22:22

So the leupold mr/t or the nightforce NXS are the two I have it narrowed down to. The other possibility is the US optics sn-4s.. Anyone have opinions on these three for the SCAR 16?

**Robryan** · 03-12-11, 00:47

I like the ta31 ecos as this was just about made for the gun, I believe if I bought a 1-4 it would just stay on 4 power, why have the extra parts and lenses necessary for adjustable power to 4x. The ecos has a doctor dot scope on it also for close range also. But one of the reasons I bought the ta31 is that the military and trijicon already did all the testing under extreme conditions on these scopes, One of the main reasons I bought a scar-16 is because of the military testing. And it even matches the color of the rifle.

**Nightvisionary** · 03-13-11, 08:44

Originally Posted by manderson2228

So the leupold mr/t or the nightforce NXS are the two I have it narrowed down to. The other possibility is the US optics sn-4s.. Anyone have opinions on these three for the SCAR 16?

I would go with the Leupold MRT 1.5x5. I love mine.

**KAC Lover** · 03-13-11, 09:05

I picked up an NXS 1-4 in an ADM recon x on top of mine and I couldn't be happier. The reticle is not my cup of tea per say, but the glass is outstanding, and the mechanical aspects of the scope are all superb. Also with the recon x no busted knuckles

I am still figuring out the holdovers, but I would never go back to the TA-11 I traded for it.

**manderson2228** · 03-13-11, 22:26

Originally Posted by Nightvisionary

I would go with the Leupold MRT 1.5x5. I love mine.

I think this is the one i leaning towards.. The Nightforce i've been told and read has some illumination problems. I get the leupold for 1100 or so from larue with the mount.. I think this is what I will go with.. Now if i can get these idiots why bought my ebay auctions to pay me.. i could order it!