Optic recommendations for Larue PredatOBR 20"?

[knowran]

I'm looking for recommendations for an optic for my new rifle. Something affordable for now before I get into a pricier optic.

[ExtremeX]

Well... what type of shooting do you want to do? That generally determines the application and what type of optic you should buy.

What type of budget are you working with?

[knowran]

This will be for a dedicated ong range setup. I want to ideally spend < $1200.

[ExtremeX]

In your mind what is long range?

Personally a smaller, lighter, and better balanced 2.5-10 Vortex PST or Burris XTR II would bit the bill nicely.

But if you want more magnification and dont might the weight I like scopes in that 5-20x50 range and size. SWFA SS HD, Vortex Razor, Bushnell G2DMR I like... the Vortex PST 6-24 is nice too but I always run out of elevation without a 20 MOA base...

I also run a SWFA SS HD 1-6x scope on mine... its a little under magnified for the targets I shoot sometimes, but I can make it work because its setup as a target scope and tracks as well as its big brother.

I dont need more than 10x to shoot the effective range/distance of a 223/556 cartridge, so ive started to like smaller more balanced scopes. But if this is a dedicated bench gun or you enjoy shooting groups at 100-300 yards then a good quality 5-20x50 might be what you want. Be warned scopes that large on top of AR platforms IMO really start to become a bit too big for its britches.

[OpticsPlanet]

Leupold Mark 4 is a great choice within that budget

Either 3.5-10x40 or 6.5-20x50

Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-12.5x42

I like the Sig scopes as well...

Tango 6 3-18x

-Matt S.

[CSTactical]

This will be for a dedicated ong range setup. I want to ideally spend < $1200.

Give us a call at 916.670.1103 and we can discuss different options that will work well with your setup.

[Helius Lights]

If you ever want to go shoot obr`s hit me up I'm in the IE. Most of the local places you can't shoot past 200 yards.

[buss_1911]

I'm looking for recommendations for an optic for my new rifle. Something affordable for now before I get into a pricier optic.

You should be able to find some good deals during Thanksgiving/Black friday sales.

[smoothy8500]

Mark 4 M1 3.5-10X works great for me shooting NRA Midrange at 600yds. Got it used for half what your budget is. You can always sell it later for basically what you paid.

[ElvenSoul]

PA 1-8 MilDot

[ktmguy]

Nightforce shv. Pick your own magnification

[HK Dave]

PA for larue? Really?

"Hey bro, throw a pinto engine into that Ferrari, should work great!"

[Inasal]

Vortex Viper PST 6-24X50 ffp

[smoothy8500]

PA for larue? Really?

"Hey bro, throw a pinto engine into that Ferrari, should work great!"

Sure, why not...most people "long distance" means it was past 100 yds.

[HK Dave]

Guess I shouldn't be surprised about such responses in ca.

If you can't understand why not, then nothing I say will matter.