I am in need of an optic for my 18" 7.62 OBR. I will use it for hunting and tactical matches with ranges out to 1000 yards. For budget, I'm sorta flexible to around $2000 but do not want to break the budget.
What's important to me. Reticule that matches the adjustments, FFP, weight, and illumination. I would like to keep the weight down to under 26oz if possible and due to my hunting would prefer illumination. I can get promotive discounts so the prices there allow for some good options. Please help me decide as I'm struggling. (oh, I'd prefer a US company too). I've narrowed it to a few, but I'm open to other suggestions. (no 35mm tubes, I don't like the 35mm mounting options)
Leupold MK4 ER/T 4.5-14x50mm FFP M5 TMR illuminated
Leupold MK6 3-18x44mm CMR-W (not illuminated)
Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50mm
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm
USO SN-3 1.8-10x44 EREK ERGO (likely used as it breaks my budget)
Premier Light Tactical 3-15x50mm (breaks my budget)
What's important to me. Reticule that matches the adjustments, FFP, weight, and illumination. I would like to keep the weight down to under 26oz if possible and due to my hunting would prefer illumination. I can get promotive discounts so the prices there allow for some good options. Please help me decide as I'm struggling. (oh, I'd prefer a US company too). I've narrowed it to a few, but I'm open to other suggestions. (no 35mm tubes, I don't like the 35mm mounting options)
Leupold MK4 ER/T 4.5-14x50mm FFP M5 TMR illuminated
Leupold MK6 3-18x44mm CMR-W (not illuminated)
Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50mm
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm
USO SN-3 1.8-10x44 EREK ERGO (likely used as it breaks my budget)
Premier Light Tactical 3-15x50mm (breaks my budget)