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Title: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: 724wd on March 17, 2020, 09:25:26 AM: Building a hunting .300 Blk (supersonic) for deer out to 150 yards, most likely well under 100 yards. Trying to decide between a scope and a red dot. Leaning towards red dot, but then the question becomes which one? Read a lot of good about Holosun, but see Vortex a lot, too.

Anyone hunting with a .300 Blk? What's your optics choice?
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: jrebel on March 17, 2020, 09:29:05 AM: Not hunting with mine so kept open sights. With that said, I have a vortex strikefire on my keltec sub2000 40 s&w and really like it. This says a lot because I am not a vortex fan at all. So far no problems and it works great. It would fit the build for close range to 150 yards no problem.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: headshot5 on March 17, 2020, 09:54:09 AM: I have scopes on my blackouts. Don't have to worry about batteries crapping out. I'd say a VX-freedom 1.5-4X would do all you need. If you are only going out to 150 yards are regular duplex would be fine.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 17, 2020, 10:05:22 AM: Not hunting with mine yet, but have a Sig Romeo and co-witnessed BUIS that I think will work great. Also just got a 1-8x Strike Eagle that looks great and would be a good fit and capable far past 150 yards. Not really a Vortex fan either but this seems like it will work.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
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Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 17, 2020, 10:54:07 AM: I have a vortex with the reticle that has multiple aiming points. Since I hunt with both sub sonic and super loads.
With your plan of just running supers I think you will be fine with just a standard plex and something 1-6 or 2-7.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: CP on March 17, 2020, 05:48:59 PM: I like the UTG Bugbuster 3 to 9. Cheap scope with a lot of features and more than acceptable from zero to about 200-250 yards. Good compromise between a scope and a red dot.

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-3-9X32-BugBuster-Scope-Mil-dot/dp/B005UGIMNQ
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: fowl smacker on March 17, 2020, 06:54:22 PM: Quote from: TooTallMike on March 17, 2020, 10:39:49 AM
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Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: konradcountry on March 18, 2020, 08:28:11 AM: I've tried hunting with red dots but they cover too much at 100 yards. They are fine though if you are in thick woods.

I own a crossfire 2x7 but right now I have a buckmasters 2 3x9 on my blackout. A little bulkier but you get better light transmission.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on March 18, 2020, 09:08:27 AM: Quote from: headshot5 on March 17, 2020, 09:54:09 AM
I have scopes on my blackouts. Don't have to worry about batteries crapping out. I'd say a VX-freedom 1.5-4X would do all you need. If you are only going out to 150 yards are regular duplex would be fine.

:yeah:

I have the same scope on my 300BLK build and like it a lot.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: birdshooter1189 on March 18, 2020, 09:28:26 AM: +1 for UTG or Leapers or Centerpoint. They work just fine for ranges out to 150 yds and you save some money to put towards more ammo.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: Alchase on March 18, 2020, 05:59:23 PM: Quote from: 724wd on March 17, 2020, 09:25:26 AM
Building a hunting .300 Blk (supersonic) for deer out to 150 yards, most likely well under 100 yards. Trying to decide between a scope and a red dot. Leaning towards red dot, but then the question becomes which one? Read a lot of good about Holosun, but see Vortex a lot, too.

Anyone hunting with a .300 Blk? What's your optics choice?

I have a couple red dots, Sig Romeo 3 and a Bushnell CQTS, Both are great, Sig has a smaller profile.
You might want to look at the variable scopes. I have a Trijicon Accupower 1-4x24, Burris MTAC 1-4x24, and my go to favorite is the Steiner P4XI 1-4x24. All are good variable scopes, the Steiner has crystal clear glass.
Title: Re: Optics for .300 Blk out to 150 yards
Post by: Goshawk on March 24, 2020, 08:52:18 AM: I have a 1.5x5 and my son uses a 1.5x4 both in Leupold for our "brush ARs".

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