What scope should I get for my Rifle?

[NordicDave]

This one!


Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44mm w/TMR reticle. The 34mm tube makes the scope itself a weapon to wield as a club if the ammo runs out.





She recently arrived from Opticsplanet, and redefines the word STOUT.

Just need time to put it on my R700P.

-NordicDave

[peacedivision]

Looks good!

[ar15barrels]

$1800 and no illumination?
Could have had a Razor HD for that...

[NordicDave]

Just did not want Illumination on this 700P, I have illumination my preban-AR.

Besides I'd rather have a Leupold, and the new Mark 6 lenses and coatings are definitely a noticeable improvement over the Mark 4, and that's tough since the Mark 4 line is pretty darn good.

This Mark 6 scope is tough as nails, I can see why the military is buying them in quantity with the Horus reticles.

-NordicDave

[NordicDave]

Here's the review & range report that was the final convincer. It compared the new high res Mark 6 to Nightforce NSX and Razor HD.

The camera pics through the scope give you an idea of hoe incredibly clear the glass is, but frankly it's even better in person.

http://forum.snipershide.com/snipers-hide-rifle-scopes/176450-leupold-mark-6-3-18x40mm-34mm-tube-w-tmr-pics-review.html

Curious if others have seen these scopes in person. It's a very compact package, more akin to a 3-9x in length rather than a 3-18x.

-NordicDave

[smalltime]

$1800 and no illumination?
Could have had a Razor HD for that...

I think they came out with an illuminated model for a mere $1300 price increase.

[peacedivision]

I've only checked out one Leupold, can't remember the model but it was a FFP 30mm tube with a horus reticle.

Very nice optic but the image through the 30mm tube was quite a bit smaller than my 34mm Bushnell. My buddy thought my optic was running higher magnification because the image was so much larger.

Quality was top notch, clear glass. I have to assume a 34mm Leupold is a sweet optic.

[Cypriss32]

I'd buy that leupold before a razer. That's not a mark 4 scope. It's a lot better. And weight, holly crap it's light. 23.5 oz if I remember correctly. Perfect ar10 optic!

[NordicDave]

It's astonishing how light and compact this scope is for up to 18x magnification.

From another review, the repeatability of this scope is terrific. After walking the table, checkout the RTZ; return to zero. Also the red dot on the upper left is a 10 shot hole.



-NordicDave

[ElvenSoul]

Could you look up in the sky and see if there is life on Mars?

[Dannicus]

It's astonishing how light and compact this scope is for up to 18x magnification.

From another review, the repeatability of this scope is terrific. After walking the table, checkout the RTZ; return to zero. Also the red dot on the upper left is a 10 shot hole.



-NordicDave

Wow, man. Badazz.

[San_Diego_Shooter]

If you can't afford Zeiss, NightForce, US Optics, etc., google SWFA and get the most amazing scope for around $400. I have NF on three of my long range bolt guns. But guys I shoot with have the SWFAs and they're great. Check them out.

[NordicDave]

Could you look up in the sky and see if there is life on Mars?

Just a minute let me check....

[NordicDave]

I'm back...

Using the new Leupold... Could not see any green men, but did find a couple of small 6 wheeled vehicles roaming around.

-NordicDave

[Brave Sir Robin]

I'll play the underdog card on this one and say save the $400-$800 on a Leupold or Burris and go with a Nikon and/or Bushnell Elite. Half the cost, equal clarity and brightness, and equal warranty support. My Bushnell Elite 3-9x40 equals my Zeiss 3-9x40 in every aspect, and my friends and I even think it has superior light transmission especially when its overcast or starting to get dark. Best optics for around $200.