AR 300 Blackout Optic question

[Mylastregret]

I currently have around 4-500 to spend on optics for my 300 blackout. However I have an issue figuring out magnification and what to get. I've been looking st 2-6, 3-9, and 4-12. I just dont know which magnificstion or scope to get. I've been looking at shepherd, Leopold, and vortex.

Specs
Purpose: hunting and shooting
Barrel Length: 18in

 

[VUPDblue]

What is the purpose of your rifle and how is it set up? Barrel length? Bolt or semi?

 

[Mylastregret]

What is the purpose of your rifle and how is it set up? Barrel length? Bolt or semi?

I added it to the original post. I didnt think sbout that. AR15 with an 18in barrel for hunting and target practice.

 

[Ggreen]

I currently have around 4-500 to spend on optics for my 300 blackout. However I have an issue figuring out magnification and what to get. I've been looking st 2-6, 3-9, and 4-12. I just dont know which magnificstion or scope to get. I've been looking at shepherd, Leopold, and vortex.

Specs
Purpose: hunting and shooting
Barrel Length: 18in

First I'm impressed you found an 18" 300blk barrel...

4 to 5 hundred leaves it pretty wide open for glass that will be just fine at 300blk ranges. I had a 2.5-10x on my 16" deer rifle and it was overkill. I've since switched to an swfa SS 1-4x ffp optic and love it. The true 1x makes it a fast acquisition red dot and 4x is plenty of magnification at 250 yards.

 

[jd4320t]

I currently have a vortex viper pst 1-4 on my 8.2" 300blk. It seemed to work out just fine for me last fall. I'd like to get more time with it shooting subs and supersonic ammo.

 

[Mylastregret]

First I'm impressed you found an 18" 300blk barrel...

4 to 5 hundred leaves it pretty wide open for glass that will be just fine at 300blk ranges. I had a 2.5-10x on my 16" deer rifle and it was overkill. I've since switched to an swfa SS 1-4x ffp optic and love it. The true 1x makes it a fast acquisition red dot and 4x is plenty of magnification at 250 yards.

Well I contacted Bartlein, because they deal specifically with long range competition barrels. They didn't make barrels for AR, but recommended me to someone else. The person split off from White Oak, and I went with him. I ordered a 43oz 18in with pistol length.

 

[croy]

I currently have a vortex viper pst 1-4 on my 8.2" 300blk. It seemed to work out just fine for me last fall. I'd like to get more time with it shooting subs and supersonic ammo.

This is the optic I'd go with within your budget and needs

 

[42769vette]

REFURBISHED - VIPER HS 2.5-10X44 RIFLESCOPE

 

[DanVoils]

Check Athlon Optics. https://athlonoptics.com/ In side by side tests with Vortex the Athlons were superior and less money. Also check out https://athlonoptics.com/scope-finder/ It will help you decide some.
I have one of their long range scopes and like it a lot.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

First I'm impressed you found an 18" 300blk barrel...

4 to 5 hundred leaves it pretty wide open for glass that will be just fine at 300blk ranges. I had a 2.5-10x on my 16" deer rifle and it was overkill. I've since switched to an swfa SS 1-4x ffp optic and love it. The true 1x makes it a fast acquisition red dot and 4x is plenty of magnification at 250 yards.

Same here. I would like to know if the additional length for 300 gains anything. On our 10.5" a 1-4, 16" 4.5-14 Burris MTACs.

Interesting.

 

[vitamink]

Primary Arms 3X Compact Prism Scope with the 7.62X39/300BO ACSS CQB Reticle - Flat Dark Earth PAC3XAK300BO-FDE

This one works and is cheap.

 

[bwframe]

Primary Arms 3X Compact Prism Scope with the 7.62X39/300BO ACSS CQB Reticle - Flat Dark Earth PAC3XAK300BO-FDE

This one works and is cheap.

Oooh, that sure looks interesting.



I just put a PST 1-4 on my 8.5" pistol like this gent. It's still very early in my learning loop on 300 ACC, but I'm pretty happy with this scope setup. I have one on a 5.56 gun also.

I currently have a vortex viper pst 1-4 on my 8.2" 300blk. It seemed to work out just fine for me last fall. I'd like to get more time with it shooting subs and supersonic ammo.

 

[Hohn]

When in doubt, go with less magnification.

 

[BluedSteel]

When in doubt, go with less magnification.

This plus my

With the exception of serious "measure it with a caliper" target work it's hard to imagine a scenario where a -12x magnification on the top end would be very useful. The ballistics of the .300 just don't lend themselves to long range work.

And apart from the longer sight radius with irons I doubt whether you're getting any advantage from that 18" barrel either. Besides coolness that is. Coolness always counts.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Check Athlon Optics. https://athlonoptics.com/ In side by side tests with Vortex the Athlons were superior and less money. Also check out https://athlonoptics.com/scope-finder/ It will help you decide some.
I have one of their long range scopes and like it a lot.

You got me interested in the Athlon 1-4x24 30mm... Couldn't beat the price. 1/5mil per click turrets. Mil-rad illuminated reticle. Going to give it a try this weekend. I was wanting another Burris but the Athlon reviews were impressive.

Being an frugalist... I had some Cabela bucks, then purchased gift cards from raise.com for 15% off add free shipping and a $10 off coupon. Now were talking...

 

[Hop]

I've got a 1x Vortex prism on my 300BLK. Milk jugs @ 200 yards is no big deal with 1x.