Rifle Scopes Optic for H&K Model 91 ?

[Sandhog308]

Have a H&K Mod 91 , Had it since the late 70’s. Far from a safe queen , shes been taken really good care of.
Like new when purchased , I’ve put maybe 800-1000 rounds total.
Had a Williams Set Trigger installed years ago , shoots great ! I have a Hensoldt on a H&K claw mount now.
I had another H&K claw mount ...30mm and 1in inserts. I put the Leupold MK 4 2.5-8x36mm MR/T on it because I already had it...plus there wasn’t near the choices in optics like now.

NOW...to the question ? Want to put the MK4 on another rifle so I will need a another scope for my 91.
I plan on shooting either on the deck using the H&K bipod or bags. Don’t expect it to shoot like a PSG1-A1 , but it’s still a good dependable shooter. What ever scope I get , I have a stash of some good quality 7.62x51. Federal 168 gr BTHP.

In your gentlemen’s opinion , what would your optics choices

be ? I want to be able to engage at semi-close distance out to say 1,000 yds. If I can find a Hendsoldt 6X42 or maybe a Schmidt & Bender ? Prefer MOA, can do MRAD ....Help me spend some $$$ !

 

[acudaowner]

what ever optic you like I just love the gun sweet sorry its on my bucket list to get another one in the house someday .

 

[Sandhog308]

Thanks !!
I got all sorts of goodies with it ... sets of different furniture , Sealed up steel mags , load/unload tools etc. The needed tool for zeroing ....
Acquired a Model 93 the same day !! If I ever decide to part ways with it , I’ll pm you first.

 

[Sandhog308]

Going with a Steiner , have found a period correct Hendsoldt , another Hide member offered up a couple of options ....thank you sir

 

[M5NSX]

Too bad the 91 doesn’t have the same mount options as the 21E/23E. This is my transferable HK21E/23E belt fed MG in the 11E magazine fed configuration with a detachable scope mount and a Tangent Theta 525P Gen3XR. Steiner is a good choice.

 

[Sandhog308]

Too bad the 91 doesn’t have the same mount options as the 21E/23E. This is my transferable HK21E/23E belt fed MG in the 11E magazine fed configuration with a detachable scope mount and a Tangent Theta 525P Gen3XR. Steiner is a good choice.
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You have a awesome setup .....Wow I was trying to keep mine as German as possible in regards to optics.
I’ve always heard that “ happiness is a belt fed weapon” ... you got the bases covered

 

[M5NSX]

You have a awesome setup .....Wow I was trying to keep mine as German as possible in regards to optics.
I’ve always heard that “ happiness is a belt fed weapon” ... you got the bases covered

Thanks. That Tangent stays on one of my bolt guns most of the time. Like having the Era Tac quick release mount so I can easily move it. I have one of the US made T series Steiners. Nice optic for the money. Assuming you are getting the German made M series. My 91 has the 4X Hensoldt.

 

[Sandhog308]

Seems like most M series Steiners are 34mm instead of 30mm like my H&K claw mount , I think ??
The Hendsoldt 4x might be the way to go ...the one I have has been treated rough ...the objective is even bent. Might can find a nicer one , and call it good !? I would know the scope would be clear of the charging handle and has good eye relief.
Thanks !!

 

[Glassaholic]

OP, thank you for the back story, always great to hear about the history of such iconic firearms. The HK-91 was the very first semi-auto rifle I owned after getting out of the Army, it had captured my heart as a teenager in the mid 80's (in fact, I think I still have a copy of the magazine "International Combat Arms" where I first saw it featured, I also have an original HK brochure from the 80's somewhere in my basement which featured all HK rifles and pistols at the time, including the 91 and 93, I digress). To be honest, my "HK-91" wasn't actually an HK, it was a Springfield Armory SAR3 which was made on the same tooling as the HK and interchangeable with parts. I bought it in the late 80's in Kalifornia when they were first starting their moronic gun laws and it came with a cheesy wood thumbhole stock that I quickly replaced with a genuine HK91 stock. I had it until '93 when I sold it to buy a bed (a man's got to sleep) figuring I could buy another semi auto once finances got better, and within months the Clintonista gun ban went into effect and I couldn't grab a semi-auto, at least not one that I wanted until the ban expired in 2004 at which point I went out and purchased an AR-15. I still love that HK design and smile every time I see one so appreciate you sharing.

I think a rifle like that deserves a scope to match, so a classic German military scope from the era seems most appropriate but unfortunately I do not have much knowledge in those older scopes so won't even pretend to offer up a suggestion and will leave that to the experts. But I will watch the thread to see what you ultimately choose and show off more pics of your rig.