18" AR10 Long Range Scope Recommendations

[Bountied]

I don't think it's a preference, though. I think it's a necessity if you shoot enough. Keep in mind that my context is shooting steel at 1000+, though.

GAP makes a nice AR-10.

 

[gtodave]

I don't think it's a preference, though. I think it's a necessity if you shoot enough.

I agree, however, I have a pretty good optic on mine (>$1k new). I can see hits out to about 800 yards on a good day before the sun gets too high. My gun doesn't shoot well enough to shoot it past 800 yards, so any money spent on an optic to see hits past 800 yards is wasted on me/my gun. I suspect most 10's are the same way, with few exceptions.

Mine is a 20" bull barrel from Armalite. I'm sure there are better barrels out there, but you still have the gas system working against you. That's why I say high-end optics are wasted on 10's.

 

[Blaserman]

I am in the same Decision. I built a AR 10
Trying to choose what scope I am not a fan of VORTEX or ARKEN and PRIMARY ARMS
I am a Leupold Ziess Swarovski Khales
Last but not least. Nightforce. I have several of each. Looking at maybe. 3-10. 3.5 -15
4.5 - 12 power.

 

[Mini14tac]

Don’t overlook the SWFA scopes. I picked this one up for a long range AR in 224 Valkyrie. Very happy with it. Good glass at a reasonable cost. Plenty of internal adjustment especially with a 20 MOA base.

SWFA 16x42 SS 30mm Riflescope

SWFA 16x42 SS 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS16X42MOA Finish: Matte Reticle: MOA-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (1/4 MOA) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (1/4 MOA) Parallax Setting: Rear Focus Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

 

[Bountied]

I am in the same Decision. I built a AR 10
Trying to choose what scope I am not a fan of VORTEX or ARKEN and PRIMARY ARMS
I am a Leupold Ziess Swarovski Khales
Last but not least. Nightforce. I have several of each. Looking at maybe. 3-10. 3.5 -15
4.5 - 12 power.

OK?

 

[Bountied]

I did this with a 1-6X Primary arms scope on 6X. 5 shots at 100yds with an Aero M5 build. 168gr FGMM BA 16" heavy profile 1:10 twist. I was hitting steel at 300yds at Delmarva after I got it zeroed. YMMV. If I wanted more accuracy at 300yds I'd get a 3-12X or something similar. The Vortex PST Gen 2 in 5-15 is a nice scope for the price.

 

[Kagetsu]

A Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50mm on a repr with 20 in. heavy barrel works great but the whole set weighs a "ton". I'm considering a smaller scope to make it more portable. A 6x acog was a bad choice entirely.

 

[Bountied]

A Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50mm on a repr with 20 in. heavy barrel works great but the whole set weighs a "ton". I'm considering a smaller scope to make it more portable. A 6x acog was a bad choice entirely.

Is dropping a pound off the scope going to make it that much better. The PST Gen2 weighs 31.2oz. What would you get with that capability in a much lighter setup? Maybe drop 1lbs off your barrel. What else do you have on your rig? What rings or mount are you using? The rifle starts at 10lb empty with no accessories. Bipod etc?

 

[calicojack]

All you guys that have access to 500 and 1,00 yard ranges - that's awesome. For me I shoot at either 50, 100, or 200 yards and that's it. Except for tiny 22LR 1.5"and 3" paddle targets at 100 yards, I really don't find I need all that magnification. 16X max.