Scope for XCR-M
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DaveMachine
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What style of shooting? The XCR-M is a heavy gun, so personally I would opt for something on the lighter side as opposed to a heavy / high mag optic. My Elcan OS4x, for example, feels right at home on my BCL and it's more than adequate for 300 meters. A 1-6 or 1-8 variable would probably be a better option in terms of availability and $ though.
If you were going to say "fack it" and buy a primo optic - this might be up your alley. Probably past your $1500 mark in Canada unfortunately. The cheaper 1-4 Accupower or 1-4/1-6 Accupoint might be another option. Either way, with a Trijicon product, you are going to get great performance.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/trijico...-segmented-circle-crosshair-w-red-led-34.html
Cheaper yet, you might look at something in the Vortex PST/PST 2/Strike Eagle line up. Hell, you could even consider the Primary Arms ACSS red dot and run a 3x magnifier behind it.
My taste in optics may not be to your liking but it's at least a place to start. The first thing you really need to do is determine exactly what it is you want to do with the rifle and the rest will flow from there. One last thing, depending on what you kind of optic you choose, save some money for a good quality quick detach mount of some kind. You'll save yourself some headache if you ever have to remove your optic for cleaning/transport/swapping.
If you were going to say "fack it" and buy a primo optic - this might be up your alley. Probably past your $1500 mark in Canada unfortunately. The cheaper 1-4 Accupower or 1-4/1-6 Accupoint might be another option. Either way, with a Trijicon product, you are going to get great performance.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/trijico...-segmented-circle-crosshair-w-red-led-34.html
Cheaper yet, you might look at something in the Vortex PST/PST 2/Strike Eagle line up. Hell, you could even consider the Primary Arms ACSS red dot and run a 3x magnifier behind it.
My taste in optics may not be to your liking but it's at least a place to start. The first thing you really need to do is determine exactly what it is you want to do with the rifle and the rest will flow from there. One last thing, depending on what you kind of optic you choose, save some money for a good quality quick detach mount of some kind. You'll save yourself some headache if you ever have to remove your optic for cleaning/transport/swapping.
I'll be putting on a vortex pst 2.5-10 x44 on my "m" when it arrives (09/26/17 as per can post tracking...can't wait!).
I'm going to be hunting with this rifle, so if things start moving I want to be able to pull back the magnification. And at 2.5x although not as good as 1x, I'm still able to shoot both eyes open. I've been practicing with it on my xcr-l.
I'm going to be hunting with this rifle, so if things start moving I want to be able to pull back the magnification. And at 2.5x although not as good as 1x, I'm still able to shoot both eyes open. I've been practicing with it on my xcr-l.
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What Davemachine said about qd mounts is a great idea if you have more than one msr or want some versatility.
I use the warne msr qd rings in two scopes right now. A hi-lux cmr 1-4 and pst 2.5-10, with some more on backorder for a 6-18x44. If I'm going out to do some cqb drills then the 1-4 goes on, want to reach further out or do load testing 6-18... I wish there was a 1-25x50.... then one could do everything.
I use the warne msr qd rings in two scopes right now. A hi-lux cmr 1-4 and pst 2.5-10, with some more on backorder for a 6-18x44. If I'm going out to do some cqb drills then the 1-4 goes on, want to reach further out or do load testing 6-18... I wish there was a 1-25x50.... then one could do everything.
With this budget there are a number of good options, but others are most likely in a better place to comment than me. I had more expensive optics, but then swapped out for a cabelas covenant - yeah, sounds nuts but works for what I want.
A well designed quick detach is a very good idea, just make sure you mount in the same place as XCR rails are not T marked. This will be very handy when swapping optics for close / far and barrel swaps. I've been looking very closely at Kinetic Development Group mounts, and I recommend you have a close look at those, well priced in the market and have proven return to zero mounting.
A well designed quick detach is a very good idea, just make sure you mount in the same place as XCR rails are not T marked. This will be very handy when swapping optics for close / far and barrel swaps. I've been looking very closely at Kinetic Development Group mounts, and I recommend you have a close look at those, well priced in the market and have proven return to zero mounting.
Mostly going to be shooting at paper or steel. Not planning on going hunting but may in the future. Thanks for your advice, I'll take a look at those.
SFRC is having a 12% sale, anything from there that'll be good? I could stretch my budget to $2000 if it makes a significant difference.
SFRC is having a 12% sale, anything from there that'll be good? I could stretch my budget to $2000 if it makes a significant difference.
DaveMachine
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Mount: http://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...econ-quick-detach-scope-mounts-prod40213.aspx
Optic: https://www.theammosource.com/store...ucts_id=7992&zenid=8d2onm8aju57e5orfathl440e4
There are a few Vortex mounts on SFRC but they don't appear to be a true QD style. I would order the ADM mount from Brownells and you should be good to go whatever optic you put in it.
Optic: https://www.theammosource.com/store...ucts_id=7992&zenid=8d2onm8aju57e5orfathl440e4
There are a few Vortex mounts on SFRC but they don't appear to be a true QD style. I would order the ADM mount from Brownells and you should be good to go whatever optic you put in it.
DaveMachine
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- That one place with a cowboy complex
If there is an export restriction, they will tell you. Also, if there is, they will work with you to jump through all the necessary hoops.
Prophet river has got a good sale on bushnell scopes the elite series is pretty good fits your budget. Ps all glass is made in China japan or possibly the Philippines. So unless your buying some top notch European glass it’s all the same stuff.
