Rifle Scopes Baddest 10x scope???

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Whats the nicest variable 10x FFP scope? Looking to use it for team sniper matches where the carbine shooter is limited to 10 power. Ive used NF atacr 1-8, leupold mark 5 2-10, and vortex razor 1-10.
 
If you can swing it the Vortex Razor 1-10 would be perfect for your use. Great on 1x for close in targets and more than enough power for targets to 1000.

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You've mentioned two LPVOs and an MPVO in the same sentence. Oh, geez. Well, I'll say this ... any decent 2-10x is going to far outperform any 1-10x at higher magnifications. The 2-10 will do everything better than a 1-10, except use within 25 yards or so.

It depends on what you need. If you dont need a 1x, or are willing to cover that with an offset or piggyback, then go with a 2-10x. The Mark 5 is nice, but it seemed to me that they focused on size as much as they did everything else and there are sacrifices due to that. As a total package, I like the Mark 5, but from a purely shooting perspective, I prefer my 2.5-10 Mark 4. Larger objective, more forgiving eye box.
 
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USO FDN + piggy back RDS. I wish that USO would update their 10x reticles, but the gap reticle is alright for a 10x on a carbine. I like my FDNs.
 
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2-10x is the way, it has a lot more forgiving eye-box behind an AR at 10x. If you really need a 1x, install an offset red-dot.
Correct, at team sniper matches you’ll be living in the 8-10x range the majority of the time. The razor’s eyebox suck at that mag range. Normally see the mk5 2-10, trijicon credo, and NF NXS 2.5-10 SFP(people leave at 10x). The ZCO will have a huge following soon and expect the new mk5 reticle to be right behind for the rest.

The razor 1-10 is a great optic and a good fit for 3gun, qualified performance, etc. just not the best option for the team matches.
 
Pick the 2-10 with your favorite reticle. The part you're looking at while it's in use should be priority, and a 1-10 just can't quite get to the same place as far as having a comfortable eye box.
 
You have to remember that even the best and most expensive LPVO is just one big compromise.

The best tool for 1x is a red dot. The best tool for mid range (100-300) is an ACOG or other 4x optic. The best tool for long range is something with a large objective to allow for enough exit pupil to accommodate the magnification. An LPVO is kind of like the cresent wrench of the optics world.

If you need a 1X, I think the Razor is probably the best bang for the buck for gaming. Running and gunning with a 2-10 using a piggy back or offset is not the same as using an LPVO, even with an offset or piggy back. The added bulk and weight slow me down.

You need to decide in what area your rig needs to excell. There is no such thing as a do it all rig. You've gotta give up something in one area to have what you need in another.
 
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