I’ve been only using red dots since I jumped into AR’s several years back. I ordered a JP CTR02/223 Wylde chamber with an 18” barrel last month and I’m looking at LPVO and mount options. Trying to keep the optic and mount under 2k.
It’s not gonna be a dedicated long range bench shooter but more of an all around usage. A majority of shooting 200yds and under, sometimes with bipod. A carbine class here and there. Some yote hunting. I’ll stretch it out to 600 at times, but those outings will be limited just due to availability.
It seems like the Razor 1-6 Gen II E is a good option and seems to be highly regarded. I was liking the simplicity of the BDC reticle. I looked through one at the LGS and liked it. Great warranty as well.
Nightforce NX8 is also in my range. I need to research this one more. I’ve read complaints of a small eyebox.
Next step up from what I’ve been reading would be the Kahles K16i but with a mount starts getting over my budget.
As far as mounts I was liking Badger Ordnance C1 1.7 or 1.93, Spuhr 1.89 cantilever, or Scalarworks. Leaning towards the Spuhr. I don’t require QD. I’m 6-5 so the taller mounts tend to be more comfortable, but not opposed to 1.5” if it preferable with a LPVO.
The Scalarworks Vortex combo directly from them is actually the lowest price. I’ve had their red dot mounts and liked them, but never a scope mount. $1,639 and no tax whereas all the other options will be 1,900 or more after tax. Looks like Scalarworks they recently made some nice upgrades to the mount as well.
The Nightforce NX8 combo from Scalarworks is also well priced when you take into account they get $439 just for the mount on its own.
Am I on the right track? Im sure I’m missing some good options in my price range.
The rifle won’t be here until May - June timeframe so I have some time.
It’s not gonna be a dedicated long range bench shooter but more of an all around usage. A majority of shooting 200yds and under, sometimes with bipod. A carbine class here and there. Some yote hunting. I’ll stretch it out to 600 at times, but those outings will be limited just due to availability.
It seems like the Razor 1-6 Gen II E is a good option and seems to be highly regarded. I was liking the simplicity of the BDC reticle. I looked through one at the LGS and liked it. Great warranty as well.
Nightforce NX8 is also in my range. I need to research this one more. I’ve read complaints of a small eyebox.
Next step up from what I’ve been reading would be the Kahles K16i but with a mount starts getting over my budget.
As far as mounts I was liking Badger Ordnance C1 1.7 or 1.93, Spuhr 1.89 cantilever, or Scalarworks. Leaning towards the Spuhr. I don’t require QD. I’m 6-5 so the taller mounts tend to be more comfortable, but not opposed to 1.5” if it preferable with a LPVO.
The Scalarworks Vortex combo directly from them is actually the lowest price. I’ve had their red dot mounts and liked them, but never a scope mount. $1,639 and no tax whereas all the other options will be 1,900 or more after tax. Looks like Scalarworks they recently made some nice upgrades to the mount as well.
The Nightforce NX8 combo from Scalarworks is also well priced when you take into account they get $439 just for the mount on its own.
Am I on the right track? Im sure I’m missing some good options in my price range.
The rifle won’t be here until May - June timeframe so I have some time.
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