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Posted: 4/13/2013 9:13:08 AM EDT
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I'm currently torn between two scopes for my second AR build. I'm looking to build something that will be good for any type of combat from 50-500 yards. I love making longer range hits, but I don't want to sacrifice short range capability. My current setup is a PSA 16'' M4 standard upper with a Vortex Sparc. It's easy enough to get combat effective hits out to 250, and anything inside of that is cake. This rifle is a little different.
Specs of the rifle - PSA lower PSA LPK PSA Cold Hammer Forged FN barrel 16'' PSA SQR free-float 11'' rail system BCM BCG Undecided on BUIS I can't decide between these two Primary Arms optics. One is a fixed 3x one is a fixed 6x Links - 6x with ACSS 3x Compact Pros of 3x- Less magnification would be easier to use in CQB BDC reticule out to 600 yards Compact Illuminated Comes with a mount for the AR Cons - May not be enough magnification for accurate hits at 400+ ACSS reticule is more useful IMO Pros of 6x- ACSS reticule More magnification makes the hits easier at longer ranges illuminated range estimator wind and movement adjustments Cons - May be too much magnification inside 100 yards larger and thus heavier have to buy a mount on top of the price already What do you guys think is the best and/or most versatile of the two choices? |
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50 to 500 yards is too broad for a fixed 3x/6x scope and a variable power scope would be a better IMO.
The 6x scope you mention has a 8.75' FOV at 50 yards; I would not participate is a gun battle with this scope at this range. Probably not any range under 400-500 yards. A fixed 6x is more of a shoot and scoot optic for me. The 3x has twice the FOV at 50 yards 17.5'; but that is still bad. A 1x-4x variable scope would be the best option with a 45' FOV at 50 yards on 1x (more if you keep both eyes open) and you can crank up the magnification for distant targets. There are also 1-6x24s out there too. I see you're focusing on Primary Arms; the reticule on their 1-4x24 is terrible. The one on their 3x scope does not offer any ranging. Their 6x reticule would be nice on their 3x and 1-4x24 scopes (Their 6x reticule is similar to the Leatherwood CMR/CMR4 reticule). If you are dead set on a fixed power > 1x; you may want to consider mounting the rapid transition iron sights 45 degrees off to the side for close targets. |
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3x would be better all around for 50-500 yards IMO, but if it were me, I would buy a 1-4 or 1.5-6 power scope as it would be better suited to whatever range you were shooting at the particular moment. Good suggestions here. (1-4 or 1.5-6). A 1-4 suits an AR well, but since 50y is your minimum range, 1.5-6 is a great option. Of the two fixed power choices, I'd go with the fixed 3x. A good rifleman can get hits at 400 with irons so no excuses with 3x :) |
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