1-6/8 Power scope suggestions

cmdc · August 21, 2016, 10:08 AM

I have several 1-4 power scopes for my ARs, but am wanting to up the power. What would you suggest. I want a true 1x.

I will add that I have been researching this extensively online, but it gets confusing pretty fast for me, because every scope has lovers and haters. I much prefer to get hands on, but in my area the options are limited.

Thanks

DPI7800 · August 21, 2016, 05:44 PM

True 1X up to 8X, look at Leupold Mark8, that is the first one that comes to mind for me.

cmdc · August 24, 2016, 04:46 PM

I looked at a Leupold VX6 and liked it. Not as heavy as the Mark 8, but not sue about the sturdiness.

MarkCO · August 24, 2016, 05:41 PM

cmdc, as for sturdiness, I can the Leupold and Burris are going to be the winners there, until you cross over into the $2500 and up range.

The Mark8 is a fine optic. I prefer the XTRII line from Burris, but they are a bit heavy, especially on ARs. I am seeing some really good things from Lucid if the Leupold and Burris do not take your fancy.

cmdc · August 25, 2016, 11:05 AM

Talked to a Leupold tech last night. Very helpful fellow, by the way.

I asked him about the VX6 and the Mark 6. He said the Mark 6 is a bit heavier as it is built to military specs(there's around 3-4oz difference in weight). The interesting thing he told me was that if one is going to use a scope for hunting, the VX6 is the way to go, because the lenses are better in low light conditions. It has coatings on the lenses that the Mark6 doesn't have because it was designed to be used with night vision equipment, so doesn't need the extra lens treatments.

August 21, 2016, 10:08 AM	#1
cmdc Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Florida Gulf Coast Posts: 721	1-6/8 Power scope suggestions I have several 1-4 power scopes for my ARs, but am wanting to up the power. What would you suggest. I want a true 1x. I will add that I have been researching this extensively online, but it gets confusing pretty fast for me, because every scope has lovers and haters. I much prefer to get hands on, but in my area the options are limited. Thanks

August 24, 2016, 05:41 PM	#4
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,318	cmdc, as for sturdiness, I can the Leupold and Burris are going to be the winners there, until you cross over into the $2500 and up range. The Mark8 is a fine optic. I prefer the XTRII line from Burris, but they are a bit heavy, especially on ARs. I am seeing some really good things from Lucid if the Leupold and Burris do not take your fancy. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

August 21, 2016, 05:44 PM	#2
DPI7800 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2014 Posts: 208	True 1X up to 8X, look at Leupold Mark8, that is the first one that comes to mind for me.

August 24, 2016, 04:46 PM	#3
cmdc Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Florida Gulf Coast Posts: 721	I looked at a Leupold VX6 and liked it. Not as heavy as the Mark 8, but not sue about the sturdiness.

August 25, 2016, 11:05 AM	#5
cmdc Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Florida Gulf Coast Posts: 721	Talked to a Leupold tech last night. Very helpful fellow, by the way. I asked him about the VX6 and the Mark 6. He said the Mark 6 is a bit heavier as it is built to military specs(there's around 3-4oz difference in weight). The interesting thing he told me was that if one is going to use a scope for hunting, the VX6 is the way to go, because the lenses are better in low light conditions. It has coatings on the lenses that the Mark6 doesn't have because it was designed to be used with night vision equipment, so doesn't need the extra lens treatments.