Thread: 1-6x scope recommendations?

Originally Posted by Gerbs

Sightron 1-7x24
Deadeye Dicks - Sightron

illumination sucks

Originally Posted by gimp

illumination sucks

I know the part number says "IR" - but I don't see a control for it?
If its the same as the IR in my 2.5-17.5x its actually really good. Tiny red dot, surprisingly good for nighttime shooting.
Put the dot on the hare, pull the trigger.

Originally Posted by stug

Leupold VX6 1-6x24, might be a bit more than $1500 though.

Looked through one yesterday, very nice glass and FOV

Originally Posted by Gerbs

I know the part number says "IR" - but I don't see a control for it?
If its the same as the IR in my 2.5-17.5x its actually really good. Tiny red dot, surprisingly good for nighttime shooting.
Put the dot on the hare, pull the trigger.

I think gimp means it sucks for day-time illumination. I'm yet to look through one of the Sightrons. No one carries them in Canterbury that I know of..?

Originally Posted by Gerbs

I know the part number says "IR" - but I don't see a control for it?
If its the same as the IR in my 2.5-17.5x its actually really good. Tiny red dot, surprisingly good for nighttime shooting.
Put the dot on the hare, pull the trigger.

Not daylight visible. Daylight visible = measurably faster.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

As per title, interested in hearing what others have been using. I'm on the market for one once I sort a few things out money wise. Like the idea of x1 power for close range in the bush/SRA shooting and like the x6 power for mid range capabilities out to (500m max).

Seem to be pretty good reviews on the Bushnell Elite 1-6x24mm but not sure on availability here? Also the Vortex Strike Eagle looks promising but unsure of a release date...

Whats a good optic for around $800-$1500? Any advice is much appreciated.

Sas.

Iv had a few, most recent being a leupold 2.5 -8 Mr/t.
(I have put this on a M&P 10)... i thought it could be annoying only going down to 2.5 but after testing it back up back with a bunch of other options I think it's good.
Also when you go to nail things at 500 yards you are grateful for any extra mag you can get.

Another consideration is weight ... Some of those optics in the 1-5 range are as much as 25 oz !!!!

Just my 2 c

I use a wee Swarovski 1-6....I absolutely love it.....a lot of folk over here 'have' to have huge mag and 56' objective....not me anyway...

Originally Posted by Mangle

I use a wee Swarovski 1-6....I absolutely love it.....a lot of folk over here 'have' to have huge mag and 56' objective....not me anyway...

I would love to. But it's out of reach for me unfortunately

Has any got or tryed the Vortex Razor HD gen2 1-6? they look good apart for the weight.

FYI Reloaders has the Strike Eagles in. $680 or some shit.

Legend thanks Gibo, I'll let yas know how it goes


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Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 AR-BDC Reticle SE-1624-1 - Vortex Optics - Scopes - Optics - Reloaders Supplies Ltd

$619 not too bad.

It's a toss up between the Strike Eagle and the Bushnell Elite 1-6x for me, I'll wait to hear back from folks how the Strike Eagle performs. Hopefully it doesn't have a finicky eye box.

Originally Posted by tikka

Has any got or tryed the Vortex Razor HD gen2 1-6? they look good apart for the weight.

Superb optics had a chance to look through one when I was down south at Taieri Arms. Great edge to edge resolution

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

It's a toss up between the Strike Eagle and the Bushnell Elite 1-6x for me, I'll wait to hear back from folks how the Strike Eagle performs. Hopefully it doesn't have a finicky eye box.

Just ordered mine, he has 3 left. I'll try get mine on this Saturday and let you know via here what I think of it,


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