Help me find good optics for my Tavor

I have been shooting with some good shooters that have been running a Bushnell TRS 25. Sure, they would love to have an aimpoint instead, but these guys are good shooters because they have spent the bulk of their time on the range with ammo practicing skills, and honing techniques. Having a $500 + optic isn't going to make you a better shooter. I believe a TRS can be had for just over a hundred bucks, are easier found than some of their more expensive counterparts, and should hold you over well. I suggest you check one out.

For magnified optics, there are a ton of choices. Please just stay away from leapers. You will be disappointed.
I used for several years, and still really liked the Vortex Viper PST 1-4. I have seen some go for as low as $350 on the EE. The only real issue I had with these optics were the raised turrets. With a slung rifle (I am assuming you may be humping that Tavor through the woods from time to time) when bumping off yourself and other kit the turrets tended to move. Just check zero before firing.

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I disagree, im a mediocre shooter on my best day, most days a poor shooter, and yes i've put a lot of shots downrange, and quality 3.5 or 4x optics greatly help me to reach out to 100 and 200.
Im sure a lot of shooters here are like me as well.
 
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No batteries, good for 100-300. If not going for groups then there really is only one choice for the Tavor. A used M21 with quick detach and bullseye reticle. They are hard to find though. I was buying them for around $300 when they weren't popular on the Tavor.

If you're looking for magnification then a Burris Fullfield E1 2-7x or maybe the 3-9x with ballistic drop reticle can be found for around the $200 mark if you're lucky. Add a Burris Quick release mount for around $100 and you're in the price range.

I prefer the M21 for the Tavor over the Eotch and overall I like the Eotch better. The M21 suites the Tavor better. There is a little LED attachment (does use batteries but minimum) that enhances the brightness to cancel the wash out.

With M21. Generation 1.5 Tavor with upgraded rail and M21 QR/bullseye option.

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With Burris Fullfield 3-9x and QR mount. I mostly have this on the rifle for ammo tests. But if going for magnification it's a fairly inexpensive way to go for decent quality. It doesn't feel out of place on the rifle. Also I've shot a Tavor with an older 4x Elcan and it worked pretty well. There are some concerns with the mounts holding zero though with them. So do your homework. Also they tend to go for $400 or more.

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I use a Vortex Viper PST 1-4 that I picked up for $450 with an ADM QR mount. Cant really do much better. At 1X mag it works just like a red dot, has etched cross hairs so it can be used without the battery, at 4X it can reach out much farther. Excellent quality optic for the money. Probably the best your going to find in that price range AND, it suits the gun perfectly.

I did start with a cheap Bushnell 1-4 in a Burris PEPR mount... I was originally on my Thureon 9mm but before I decided to go with the Vortex on the Tavor I tried it out and it worked excellent. I paid $250 WITH the mount for that optic on the EE and it held up great for 3-400 rounds. Its not on a buddies AR and is holding up just as well over there.

The myth that NO quality optic can be had for less than $7-800 is just silly. If you plan on taking YOUR tavor into some sort of battle, buy the best optic you can possibly get because your life is going to depend on it. If your in the bush or at the range you can ABSOLUTELY get a good quality optic for $300-500 that will be MORE than effective and last a long time.

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Shooter1of38 said:
May be good enough for CQB, OP is looking for 1-300 meters.


OP.....take your optics budget and multiply by 4, then you'll be getting closer to reality.
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I shot a TAVOR at 500 yards at fig 11 with an Aimpoint 4MOA and could consistently keep all the rounds within the upper half ( 20" X 20") of the fig 11. Granted there was not much wind that day, within 2MOA. The key is to know the bullet drop and pick a day (Hahah!) when the wind is calm. The drop from 200 to 500 is about 8 MOA, so if you know the target is 20" tall you just hold over by about 2 targets and adjust fire based on observation. The hardest part is not the shooting. It is always about sorting out the wind and figuring out the amount of the holdover, as well as knowing how to translate that holdover calculation to a proper sight picture. The challenge with the aimpoint is that there is no reference in the reticle to help you to implement the holdover. You have to eyeball it using objects in the surrounding to help you.
 
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greentips said:
I shot a TAVOR at 500 yards at fig 11 with an Aimpoint 4MOA and could consistently keep all the rounds within the upper half ( 20" X 20") of the fig 11. Granted there was not much wind that day, within 2MOA. The key is to know the bullet drop and pick a day (Hahah!) when the wind is calm. The drop from 200 to 500 is about 8 MOA, so if you know the target is 20" tall you just hold over by about 2 targets and adjust fire based on observation. The hardest part is not the shooting. It is always about sorting out the wind and figuring out the amount of the holdover, as well as knowing how to translate that holdover calculation to a proper sight picture. The challenge with the aimpoint is that there is no reference in the reticle to help you to implement the holdover. You have to eyeball it using objects in the surrounding to help you.
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I cant even make out a fig11 target at 500 yards, hell i cant even make out a fig11 target at 300 yards, yet alone shoot it without at leadt a 4x mag.
 
I don't own a Tavor but do own black 223's and I've used cheap optics in the past and now have an Elcan Specter DR on one an ACOG on another a Hi-lux CMR on another and a Burris fastfire 2-7. Everything I used to use that was under $300 is now gone.
In your price range the Burris 2-7 is the only thing available and it has good glass but if I was putting it on a Tavor I would go with the Hi-lux, it is a great optic for $400 and when I was shopping nothing else up to $1000 had the features this one has. The reticle is awesome, has nice zero-stop turrets, it does use a battery but I never need to turn it on.
I picked up an ACOG from the EE for $300 but good luck finding another deal like that. It is an amazing and tough optic and is my second favorite after my Elcan. You just can't beat the Specter DR for optical clarity and durability. Both the ACOG and the Specter have great reticles as well.

If you save up a little longer or raise your budget you will be happier in the long run. If you buy a cheap optic you will just spend more later replacing it with something better.
Good luck
 
Try the Vortex Sparc. Or a Vortex Scope... Diamond series.

The Sparc will work for ya, it's nice..... tiny dot.. 2MOA i think. I ran it on my M4, M14 and the KSG.

I know what your saying, your rifle just cost you $3000... your not gonna drop another $1500. You will be quite happy with the Sparc.


cheers.
 
Thank you everyone!
Very good suggestions, now debating between Leatherwood Hi-Lux (hard to find reviews on it) and Vortex Viper PST 1-4 (lots of reviews, all positive!)
I really like the Hi-Lux features, but I also like the Vortex warranty!

which one has a better build? (glass, quality and etc)

Anyone know where I can find any of this scopes for a fair price?

*also, what is this "EE" place\site I keep reading about?

Thanks!
 
I have a Leatherwood CMR scope and loved it until the seal broke. Since I bought it used here on the EE and the warranty is Non transferable I am out of luck. The scope now has a lot of specks inside the glass and fogs up upon temperature changes. I still use it but I am looking to replace it. I am thinking of getting the new Vortex HD 1-6 scope, at $1300US it is a little steep but all indications are that it's a great piece of kit. And the warranty is transferable.
 
Sensible and durable can't be had for under 300.
My favorites are the Elcan Spectre Dr, or for a straight forward red dot the C more railway.
You really do get what you pay for !
 
cr5 said:
I don't own a Tavor but do own black 223's and I've used cheap optics in the past and now have an Elcan Specter DR on one an ACOG on another a Hi-lux CMR on another and a Burris fastfire 2-7. Everything I used to use that was under $300 is now gone.
In your price range the Burris 2-7 is the only thing available and it has good glass but if I was putting it on a Tavor I would go with the Hi-lux, it is a great optic for $400 and when I was shopping nothing else up to $1000 had the features this one has. The reticle is awesome, has nice zero-stop turrets, it does use a battery but I never need to turn it on.
I picked up an ACOG from the EE for $300 but good luck finding another deal like that. It is an amazing and tough optic and is my second favorite after my Elcan. You just can't beat the Specter DR for optical clarity and durability. Both the ACOG and the Specter have great reticles as well.

If you save up a little longer or raise your budget you will be happier in the long run. If you buy a cheap optic you will just spend more later replacing it with something better.
Good luck
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I will give you 600 for your acog. Ha ha. Double your money. :cool:
 
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