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Join the contest Subscribeok ill go check out a 1-8 just wanting some decent mag to go to 500 to 700yrdsI’d opt for the 1-8 over that one.
thinking of the 2.5-20 nx8 with a offset rmr4-16 atacr. 2.5-20 nx8, 3-18 mk5, 2.5-15 t6xi.
Just need to decide desired mag range and weight limit
basically doing a mod 1 inspired and updated buildI’ve got a uso 3-17 on mine right now and I wish I had something lighter and with less magnification. Especially when running my clip-on thermal. Not sure if your building a mod 0 or 1, but the 0 is very heavy as is. So it’s a good idea to keep the optic weight down.
4-16 atacr. 2.5-20 nx8, 3-18 mk5, 2.5-15 t6xi.
Just need to decide desired mag range and weight limit
Which 2.5x20 did you have previously?I’m running the 4-16 atacr, much much more forgiving eye box than that 2.5-20 (also experienced pretty bad tunneling wasn’t a big fan). To me the weight of the atacr is worth it’s versatility
Limited experience on a buddy’s 2.5-20x50 mil xt, but it just wasn’t suited for my eyes at all.Which 2.5x20 did you have previously?
have any pictures of it?I’m running the 4-16 atacr, much much more forgiving eye box than that 2.5-20 (also experienced pretty bad tunneling wasn’t a big fan). To me the weight of the atacr is worth it’s versatility
going for a clone inspired buildWhat are the objectives for the rifle?
- How clone correct do you want to be? Or is it more of a clone "inspired" build?
- What distances are you going to be shooting at?
- What's your budget?
I personally feel that a scope in the range of 3-15 or 3-18 is going to be more useful at distances than any sort of LPVO (1-8 ish). There seems to be a pretty wide band of power within an LPVO that just wouldn't get used, IMO. Not really great for short/CQB or long distances, IMO.
2.5-20 seems like a good zoom range, I would hear from others who have experience with the NX8 what they think of that line. The Leupold MK5 in 3-18 seems intriguing for this role. Steiner has a T6 in that optic range that's somewhat budget friendly. Burris XTRIII seems like a great budget choice (check out Liberty Optics), but have heard mixed things on the useability of the reticle at different powers. K318 seems solid. Top tier would be TT315M or a ZCO 420.
so basically a do all rifle mainly longer range 300 to 600 target and 100 to 300 for varmint huntingI started with a Leupold Mk4 3.5-10 then went to a NF SHV 4-14F1 then a 1-8x ATACR. My plan before the 1-8 was to put a 4-16 ATACR on it.
I don’t recall your intended use for the rifle. My use was for everything. But the deciding factor was that I use mine for matches that sometimes have magnification restrictions. Usually max 10x. That’s what made me decide in the 1-8 ATACR over the 4-16 ATACR.
so basically a do all rifle mainly longer range 300 to 600 target and 100 to 300 for varmint hunting
For targets out to 600 I would definitely want adjustable parallax (not found on many LPVOs). This is still light enough for me to run closer range drills with an offset dot yet feel very comfortable at distance shooting prone.have any pictures of it?
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ok ill go check out a 1-8 just wanting some decent mag to go to 500 to 700yrds
Looking at Optics for my 18in spr/mk12 clone thinking of a Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 ffp or any recommendations?
that's exactly the setup I'm going forFor targets out to 600 I would definitely want adjustable parallax (not found on many LPVOs). This is still light enough for me to run closer range drills with an offset dot yet feel very comfortable at distance shooting prone.
so basically a do all rifle mainly longer range 300 to 600 target and 100 to 300 for varmint hunting
ATACR master race! J/K but really it's an awesome option for this niche of rifle.
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There's a TY channel that had some great insights on SPR set up from Ridgeline Defense, one of them being optic selection and I agree with their assessment in that regard wholeheartedly. When you get out of a manicured range environment and/or away from a spotter, you're going to want more magnification.
I use a "mostly this, sometimes that" rule when doing set up and equipment selections, in this case meaning mostly I'm using this SPR for medium-long range and only sometimes for close range. So I have it set up with the 4-16 ATACR that I can use easily down on the lower mags and have it supplemented with offset iron sights for 50 and in basically.
Do it.I have a 4-16 ATACR in my cart right now.. going to the lgs tomorrow to check one out before I order it
any issues with the eyebox etc on the 2.5x10?I have a 4x16 ATACR on one and the 2.5x10 NSX on another. If trying to save weight the 2.5x10 is a great option.
ATACR master race! J/K but really it's an awesome option for this niche of rifle.
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There's a TY channel that had some great insights on SPR set up from Ridgeline Defense, one of them being optic selection and I agree with their assessment in that regard wholeheartedly. When you get out of a manicured range environment and/or away from a spotter, you're going to want more magnification.
I use a "mostly this, sometimes that" rule when doing set up and equipment selections, in this case meaning mostly I'm using this SPR for medium-long range and only sometimes for close range. So I have it set up with the 4-16 ATACR that I can use easily down on the lower mags and have it supplemented with offset iron sights for 50 and in basically.
Knew it before I checked the location, PNTC Starlight Range.
any issues with the eyebox etc on the 2.5x10?
Depends on which one. The 24mm is as tight as you'd expect it to be, the 32mm is better, and the 42mm has a very nice eye box and also has parallax adjustment. I have one of the 2.5-10x42's that's going to live on one of my SPR's.
ATACR master race! J/K but really it's an awesome option for this niche of rifle.
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There's a YT channel that had some great insights on SPR set up from Ridgeline Defense, one of them being optic selection and I agree with their assessment in that regard wholeheartedly. When you get out of a manicured range environment and/or away from a spotter, you're going to want more magnification.
I use a "mostly this, sometimes that" rule when doing set up and equipment selections, in this case meaning mostly I'm using this SPR for medium-long range and only sometimes for close range. So I have it set up with the 4-16 ATACR that I can use easily down on the lower mags and have it supplemented with offset iron sights for 50 and in basically.
I have one and I like it, but be aware it is not a group shooting type scope. The reticle is coarse and fast, not fine and precise.I have a 16” gun that is more precision oriented I will be trying the 2-12 Athlon. I have heard many good things about it. Look into that one too.
Definitely seems like a DMR/hunting reticle.I have one and I like it, but be aware it is not a group shooting type scope. The reticle is coarse and fast, not fine and precise.
I have one on one of mine also. Really like the whorous type reticle.I put a 3-18 xtr iii on mine.