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Posted: 1/8/2023 1:46:53 PM EDT
I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube.
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Do epic shit.
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Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. View Quote I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally |
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This is not 2004 anymore. Most optics even cheap ones like primary arms proudly advertise their products are scar rated.
I use nightforce optics. |
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I’m still screwing around with this project, I’m trying not to drop a bunch of money on something I might be unhappy with later. I do have a spare Aimpoint T2 laying around. That with a magnifier would work at least for now. I have no experience with magnifiers, which one would pare up nicely with a T2?
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Do epic shit.
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Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. View Quote |
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I was already looking at the Vudu 1-10 LE5 and I enjoyed this video and his comparisons.
Comparing 1-10 LPVO Scopes This video wasn't the deciding factor (I think I already had the scope on order at the time I watched it) but the info seemed sound. |
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Ive got a Leupold MK6 on my 17S and a Nightforce ACTAR on my 20S.
No issues. |
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Originally Posted By JamesJones: I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JamesJones: Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Added plus, with the right mount on an FDE, it totally fits with FN's theme of "20 Shades of FDE" |
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To be honest...I don't think there is a better setup for the SCAR 17 than a Razor 1-6...
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Primary arms states they test all their optics on SCARs, i had a 1-8 SLX? Raptor on mine no problems, now has Exps-3 and G33. Make sure you are buying a SCAR rated mount, my Raptor was in a ADM mount
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I have an Elcan SpecterDR 1x/4x and haven't had any issues.
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“The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.”
"And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers, And the temples of his Gods." |
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Have been running the Sig Tango 1-10 on a Scar 17 and so far so good
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I started with a TA11 and since moved to a 1-8x NX8, either option is great.
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You see that head come apart?
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
TN, USA
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ACOG holds up fine, IMO.
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Panem et Circenses
I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. |
Originally Posted By JamesJones: I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JamesJones: Originally Posted By BlackdogADV: I’m looking for a LPVO for my SCAR17. I’ve heard rumors that the SCAR17 is hard on optics and I want to avoid any potential issues. The Razor seems to be the go-to but what other brands would hold up. Looking for a 1-6 or 1-8 with a 30mm tube. I have a razor on giessele mount and so far so good. I really am starting to like this combo personally Same combo here, great set up! |
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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 |
Freedom grows from blood soaked soil...
TX, USA
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I use Viper PST2 variants and a PA 5x the nonmicro one but the SCAR will loosen the battery cap on it.
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Because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.
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I’ll mirror what allot of others have said. I have had a Razor 1-6 E in a Geissele and then Badger Ordinance mount. I enjoy the setup quite a bit. I would love to try the ATACR 1-8 but those are pricey.
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Any quality optic will be fine.
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I settled on using an Aimpoint Comp M4S without any issues.
Previously I had mounted a VCOG 1-8x LPVO and used that without issue, but decided to put that on a different rifle due to the weight. I honestly believe that the biggest advantage of the SCAR 17 system is its light weight. There isn't really any other 7.62x51mm rifle of that weight class and putting a heavy LPVO onto ruins that aspect. This is why I chose to put the much lighter Aimpoint onto for the system to be used as a true battle rifle out to about 400 yards. The 7.62x51mm round in such a light rig is about perfectl for penetrating urban barriers such as concrete walls, disabling vehicle engine blocks, etc. in addition to taking care of a two-legged threat the same as any 5.56mm rifle. |
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I was going to do an Elcan on mine, but went with the VCOG 1-8. No doubt it will hold up, but it's not light...then throw a can on the end and that lightweight .308 quickly reminds me I need to get stronger.
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Originally Posted By eugene_stoner: I settled on using an Aimpoint Comp M4S without any issues. Previously I had mounted a VCOG 1-8x LPVO and used that without issue, but decided to put that on a different rifle due to the weight. I honestly believe that the biggest advantage of the SCAR 17 system is its light weight. There isn't really any other 7.62x51mm rifle of that weight class and putting a heavy LPVO onto ruins that aspect. This is why I chose to put the much lighter Aimpoint onto for the system to be used as a true battle rifle out to about 400 yards. The 7.62x51mm round in such a light rig is about perfectl for penetrating urban barriers such as concrete walls, disabling vehicle engine blocks, etc. in addition to taking care of a two-legged threat the same as any 5.56mm rifle. View Quote Along that same thought process and for the hell of it at the time I threw a Primary Arms SLx 3X Microprism on my 17S to see how it would feel. I gotta say I've been really impressed with it so far, way more than I thought I would. |
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Originally Posted By kabal57:
Reading the same quote or sentence some random forum member said one time doesn't make much sense to me, but whatever. |
I’m using a Trijicon TA11 3.5 with the green chevron. 2-3 K rounds, no issues.
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There are only two rules in life set in concrete. 1. Survival of the fittest. 2. There will always be the “haves” and the “have nots”.
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Elcan 1.5-6 on one and ACOG with doctor on the other
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I wish I was half the man my dog thinks I am.
RIP SSG Marc Anthony Scialdo KIA 3-11-2013 Kandahar |
I have the Primary Arms PLX 1-8 compact scope and it's rock solid. They were tested on SCAR 17's before being released. The glass is just as clear as my Swarovski, Steiner, and Leupold optics at a lesser price.
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i have a TA11 ACOG on mine with no issues...
Just bought a Trijicon Credo 1-8HX for it as well.. dont expect any issues. |
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Planning on a Trijicon TA11 with a SCAR H CQC, hoping that doesn’t get too rowdy.
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nothing is absolute
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Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”.
They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. |
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yin shui si yuan
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Originally Posted By Zerlak: Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Zerlak: Originally Posted By thehun06: To be honest...I don't think there is a better setup for the SCAR 17 than a Razor 1-6... Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … |
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Originally Posted By JohnGA: Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”. They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. View Quote This is true. Further back as possible is best. |
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I've had a Trijicon TA11-E on my SCAR for over a decade now, no issues. And I'm not exactly gentle with my stuff.
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Originally Posted By JohnGA: Years ago I spoke to Trijicon about the “issue”. They told me it was mainly from people putting the scope to far forward on the top rail. Forward on the rail is not as secure and subject to “flex”. Keep it towards the stock and you should be ok. View Quote Always heard it was recoil impulse due to carrier size. That makes sense, too. |
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Originally Posted By thehun06: Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By thehun06: Originally Posted By Zerlak: Originally Posted By thehun06: To be honest...I don't think there is a better setup for the SCAR 17 than a Razor 1-6... Personally prefer the Elcan 1.5-6x for the higher field of view at 100. Sure … Elcan has an .5 foot advantage at 6x … but I’ll take that hit so I can have a true 1X vs having to fight a 1.5x mag … Razor 1-6 posted spec is 20.5 at 6x vs 22.96 for the Elcan at 6x. A bit more than .5 advantage. Never had an issue with fast/close up shots utilizing the 1.5 mag over a true 1x. Hell, most people slap a RMR to their LPVO anyway. |
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