Best Precision Scope around or under $2,000?

[thedarkknight]

Looking at a couple options that can help stretch the legs of a 6mm Arc build and Scar 17. Will most likely mount to a Scalarworks leap mount.

 

[akmike47]

Looking at a couple options that can help stretch the legs of a 6mm Arc build and Scar 17. Will most likely mount to a Scalarworks leap mount.

Aren't scars scope killers? Why the old razor? The gen 2 is sub $2000 used easy. One sight sold them around 1700 new, can't remember where.

 

[thedarkknight]

Aren't scars scope killers? Why the old razor? The gen 2 is sub $2000 used easy. One sight sold them around 1700 new, can't remember where.

It's mostly dependent on the scope mount. Good glass with a quality mount should stand the recoil impulse. Just in case though is why the sub 2k price point lol

 

[MDof2]

Burris PRO or the Leupold MK5 if you can get over the offset windage mark, and temperamental eyebox.

 

[CSTactical]

For around ~$2k it's hard to beat the Leupold MK5HD IMO, especially if you grab a pristine Open Box model at its price

Leupold Products - CS Tactical

cstactical.com

PM or call 916-670-1103 for these open box Leupolds

Leupold MARK 5HD 7-35x56mm PR2 $1,899.99
Leupold MARK 5HD 5-55x56mm PR2 $1,999.99
Leupold MARK 5HD 3-18x44mm PR1 $1,699.99

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

It's mostly dependent on the scope mount. Good glass with a quality mount should stand the recoil impulse. Just in case though is why the sub 2k price point lol

Wrong. SCAR program caused the hardening of optics and electronics like no other platform in history.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

OP, get a vortex razor 1-10. Perfect for both platforms and will not make either into a PIG.

 

[rothgyr]

Just buy used. If I have $2k to spend on a scope, I'm buying a $3k scope on the PX...

If I HAVE to buy new at $2k, Nightforce NX8, Razor HD II, Leupold MK5, Burris XTR III, Maven RS.4, or Tract Toric in that order of preference.

 

[fdkay]

Where's the Sightron S8?
I would also consider the Trijicon 10 mile and the Delta Stryker HD

 

[TheHebrewHammer]

I would look at warranty before making a decision.

 

[ColdAsIce33]

New to PRS. I really like the stats on paper of the Maven RS.4. Wouldn't the shorter length easier around obstacles/holes/barricades? Balance easier on the chassis? Anyone have real competition time behind this scope?

 

[rothgyr]

New to PRS. I really like the stats on paper of the Maven RS.4. Wouldn't the shorter length easier around obstacles/holes/barricades? Balance easier on the chassis? Anyone have real competition time behind this scope?

I used one for one match, and the reticle didn't fit my personal preferences so I moved it for something else.
In practice, the short scope yielded me no real advantages. I've been running a looooooooooooong USO FDN 25x for the last year and don't recall anything being difficult due to the scope's length.

RS.4 is a great scope though. The reticle is pretty thick, perfect for 10-20x use, which is what most people run anyways. Turret reset is the same design as the new Element Theos - completely tooless. Turrets were "mild". Parallax knob was a little stiffish compared with optics in the $3k range, but about the same as anything from LOW. I ran mine with a sunshade, particularly for looks.

Looks great on a compact rifle.

 

[Tikkaguy]

Steiner T6xi imo

 

[346ci]

Your Burris option is old but still a good choice. Check out the XTR Pro.

 

[rothgyr]

Steiner T6xi imo

I have yet to see one in the flesh, but this looks like an impressive scope. I'd love to see one next to the XTR to compare fov and CA.