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Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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Looking for scope suggestion for a new SCAR .308 for some long(er) range shooting. Probably go with a Vortex but not brand name committed. Budget is sort of open ended. This is for my stepfather.
Thanks in advance. This isn't exactly my area of knowledge.
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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I like my Nikons with the BDC and using the Spot On app.
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HDMR or a Mk 6
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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vortex viper 2.5-10x32 FFP would work well...
after that
Nightforce 3.5-15x50 FFP
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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I'd go the Nightforce route if it were mine.
If it's too difficult for him to decide, he could always sell the gun to me at a very reasonable price so I could afford the Nightforce.
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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Hey Josh,
What's he gonna do with it ? EOTECH perhaps.
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Hey Josh,
What's he gonna do with it ? EOTECH perhaps.
He's got the same rifle in 5.56 with the Trijicon Acog and a RMR on top of the Acog.
He wants to run the .308 with an actual scope for longer range shooting.
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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Since you are already like Vortex scopes, this would be a no brainer. I'd mount a Vortex HS-T to that thing as fast as the UPS man could drop it off. That's if you're trying to be a little budget minded and if not, you can never go wrong with a NF.
For the money, I'm very impressed with the new HS-T by Vortex.
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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Look at the Vortex Viper HSLR. I ordered one from Elknut and its a real nice scope.They come with zero stops and you can get custom turrets for them from Kentron. After that its either a NF or a Vortex Razor.
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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Best to have several - ELCAN SpecterDR 1.5-6x & NF in AD-DELTA QD mount.
Depends on cash flow and what is expected of it.
Some good info here-
http://fnforum.net/forums/scar-accessories-scopes-mods/23010-optics-your-scar-16-17-a.html
Have fun shoppping
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Re: Scope suggestion. FN SCAR .308
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I am also looking for a scope for my recently purchased SCAR 17S. I have only read great reviews about Primary Arms 1-6x with ACSS reticle. Top of the line quality at a fraction of cost compared to Vortex, Luepold, and others.
Give it a look.
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I 2nd the HDMR I have a couple of them and a solid rig for the price and you can get the H-59 Reticle. I am running on my Larue .308 OBR. 3.5 X 21 will stretch that barrel out pretty far.
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I just picked up a Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32 FFP for my SCAR 17s, glass is clear, reticle is nice and crisp... now I just need to buy the mount I want... another $200
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