Rifle Scopes Optic choice for DMR/SPR rifle.

[itgoesboom]

I've got a new Larue Stealth coming shortly, and I am looking for some glass to put on top. I plan on using this combo out to about 600 yards, with about 75% of use being < 300 yards.

My budget is about $1,400 at the very max, however, I have a 2nd AR15 upper that needs an optic, so if I spend less, I can use the remainder towards that.

Currently, I am considering two main choices.

Option #1 - Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40. All reviews have been positive, and seems like the right class of scope for this rifle. If I purchased this, than I will also get a VX-R 1.25-4 for my other AR15.

Option #2 - Bushnell Elite Tactical 3-12x44 w/G2DMR. Also heard great things about this scope. FFP would be nice, but I doubt I will be ranging often at lower power.

Anything that should make me want to eliminate either of the above choices?

 

[mobius38]

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On my stealth I run a Bushnell 3.5-21 HDMR with the G2DMR. Best choice I ever made.

 

[k9ghost]

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I too am interested in a optic for a spr please keep the input coming.

 

[3-0-hate]

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With my experience between the newer bushys and the leupolds (mkIV) I wouldn't hesitate to go with the bushy.

I personally chose the Bushnell elite HDMR and have not regretted it for a single second. It's just more robust than the newer Leupys in my opinion. Everything "feels" better and the optics are a tad brighter and sharper to boot.

 

[Mile High Shooting]

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Nightforce 2.5-10x and be done with it.

-Sean

 

[Km22]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sales@MileHigh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce 2.5-10x and be done with it.

-Sean </div></div>

Which is the model that they discontinued?

 

[JohnnyC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Km22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sales@MileHigh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce 2.5-10x and be done with it.

-Sean </div></div>

Which is the model that they discontinued? </div></div>

No. They still supply the 2.5-10x24 to the military. They offer the 2.5-10x32 on the commercial market.

 

[Km22]

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Too bad. I like the 2.5-10x24mm.

 

[itgoesboom]

Re: Optic choice for DMR/SPR rifle.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JohnnyC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Km22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sales@MileHigh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce 2.5-10x and be done with it.

-Sean </div></div>

Which is the model that they discontinued? </div></div>

No. They still supply the 2.5-10x24 to the military. They offer the 2.5-10x32 on the commercial market. </div></div>

Either way, I'm not really up for waiting 5 months for a scope. Next year, maybe I will be able to pony up for a custom rifle and a nicer scope (why not, it's a tax write off!), but for now, I have to keep it reasonable.

 

[Pappasniper]

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You can find a gently used 2.5-10X32 for your price range, and its the perfect SPR IMHO. I found one for that price.

 

[Don-n-Texas]

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I think the Nightforce 2.5x10 is the scope for that rifle. You got a top rifle, top it with a top scope.

 

[DT1]

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You might want to consider the new Vortex 1-6x. One can be had for a little over your stated budget ($1,600)

The glass is very clear and you can easily either dial or hold out to 600yds. It also has a very bright daytime visible dot which is very nice for close targets.

Outside of that, a used NF 2.5-10x or a USO 1.8-10x would work well and probably be within your price range. Keep an eye on the Optics For Sale forum, they pop up all the time.

PS: Lookey what I just found

. NF 2.5x-10x FS

 

[L3IRQ]

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If you can save up for a bit I would look at the March 1-10x24, smaller than NF by quite a bit, super light weight and SUPERB glass and adjustments. Plus 1-10 is pretty hard to beat.

 

[flyguide]

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The 2.5-10 Nightforce, hands down. There were a couple for sale here this past week.