Good optic

[Code3Marine]

Just bought a Scar 17s. Any optic recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[Jedediah Munroe]

What Optics Are You Guys Running On Your Scars?

Looking for ideas but leaning towards the the Elcan 1-4x or the NF 2.5-10x24.





Thanks!

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[ktmguy]

Check out fnforums this question is asked there daily, tons of great info!

I have a nightforce 2.5-10x32 and it is fantastic, I can't say enough good things about it. Only negative is the weight so on occasion I put my aimpoint micro t2 on it and have fun but it is nowhere near as nice as the magnification from the nightforce.

[Brush Guard]

It depends on how you plan to use the rifle.

Shorter distances, like point blank to 300 yards, one can make use of a quality lower powered optic, like a 1x4, 1x6 and the 1x8.

For longer distances, maybe a more powerful scope like 2x10, 3x9 or so.

Although the rifle is accurate to longer distances, I read that a lot of SCAR owners like to keep the optic light and on the lower power side so as not to take away from the rifles intended purpose of being a light, fast battle rifle.

I recommend a quality optic with a lifetime guarantee for the SCAR 17. Depending on the amount of use the 17 sees, you may need to service the scope at some time.

From what I’ve read, and I have no way to confirm this, others may chime in, the 17 can be hard on optics. Something about the powerful force from the bolt slamming home creates a backwards motion impulse to the scope that can be damaging to some cheaper optics, more so than other 7.62 / .308 auto loaders.

If it were my SCAR 17, I’d go with a quality 1X6.