Optic Suggestions for WK180C range shooting 100yds

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Hi, I've just got myself a WK180C and need to get an optic. Of course my video game influence would have me buying an ACOG but I suspect that's probably not ideal for my needs.

I plan to shoot it at the range out to 100yds and would love some recommendations on magnification for that kind of shooting. Is a 1x-4x optic a good choice? A red dot?

As for price, at this point in my life, I'm inclined to buy once and cry once, so I'd prefer to get something good, unless it's a clear stepping stone to determine my preference first.

Thanks,
-Chris.
 
I run a Nikon P-223 3-9x40 on mine but Nikon got out of the scope business so you would have to find NOS. For the price I am very happy with it (it was around $250 tax in then add a scope mount).

A 2MOA red dot at 100 yards completely covers a 2" target. I run an Aimpoint PRO on one of my now prohib AR's and it works very well to 100 ($500+ used, $750 new with mount).

A less expensive 3MOA unit covers 3" and IMHO is marginal for accuracy at that distance..... shooting steel plates you would be fine

Do you have astigmatism? Red dots can give issues if your eyes have that problem. In my case I see a smeared dot but have learned to work with it.
 
For 100 yards and in, I'd just put a quality red dot on (Aimpoint, Eotech, etc) unless you're planning on using it to shoot groups, in which case it's probably not the best gun to choose anyways. An LPVO (1-4, 1-6, 1-8, etc) would give you more ability to reach out but sounds like that's not an option for you.
 
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm. I shot mine mounted to an early WK 180 yesterday and landed 9/10 shots on a 9"x9" target at 300 yards using the hold-over.

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Thanks guys. I’m considering a Vortex variable as one option. Also an EXPS2

Does anyone know if an Eotech EXPS2 Quick Release Mount has any issues mounting to the WK180C? I read that there may not be enough clearance between rail and receiver.
 
If only shooting 100 yards a red dot will be great. I use several Vortex Sparc AR red dots and they work great. Use a regular AAA battery too. I'm mostly shooting steel targets 6" or larger, not trying to make small groups on a paper target.
 
Gatehouse said:
If only shooting 100 yards a red dot will be great. I use several Vortex Sparc AR red dots and they work great. Use a regular AAA battery too. I'm mostly shooting steel targets 6" or larger, not trying to make small groups on a paper target.
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Thanks. Yeah, I think after watching some YouTube, a red dot is perfect. I watched videos of guys reliably hitting targets out to 200m with a red dot. Magnification is probably something I don’t need at range distances. ;)
 
Get a reputable brand 1-6 or 1-8 and u cant go wrong. Super diverse optics and much more reliable and pleasant to shoot with then red dots IMO
 
Murray 3-D said:
Get a reputable brand 1-6 or 1-8 and u cant go wrong. Super diverse optics and much more reliable and pleasant to shoot with then red dots IMO
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Based on what I've seen, whether a red dot or a variable is better really depends on what you're shooting. If you're within 100m and need fast target acquisition, then red-dots are the way to go. If you're doing more shooting at range where you need the magnification, then variable is the way to go. If you plan to spend most of your time at 1x on a variable, a red-dot will provide a better sight picture and for something like the EXPS there's no eye relief considerations at all. I think for varmint and back-country, variable all the way. For a range with a max 100m distance, then red dot is probably ideal. At least that's the conclusion I'm coming to. Convince me I'm wrong :D
 
Virtual.Chris said:
I think anything less than around $1300 is fair game... any more than that, and I'd probably just indulge myself in an ACOG :D
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Ok, in that case I would strongly suggest: The Eclan OS4x, its the same optic I used in the British Army for 5 years but with a different reticle. It's 4x magnification, has range markings for out to 800m, and is built like a tank.
 
Bratwurst said:
Ok, in that case I would strongly suggest: The Eclan OS4x, its the same optic I used in the British Army for 5 years but with a different reticle. It's 4x magnification, has range markings for out to 800m, and is built like a tank.
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Oh man... that is sweet. I never even considered an Elcan as I always thought they were priced in the stratosphere... but that's actually very reasonable. Hmm.. :D
 
Trijicon accupoint 1-4x24 with their 223 bcd reticle for under 1000$. Mines been awesome. I shoot to 300 with zero issues. Reticle is daylight bright, and battery power is longer than the stated 31 hours. I left mine on for an entire weekend while camping, she’s Still going strong.
 
Leupold vx patrol 1.24-4 with firedot for the light weight. I had another 1-4 on it before but it made the rifle too heavy tovmanuver around. Get a light weight scope mount too. Around 8lb with scope is the ideal weight.

At more than 25 yard I find magnified optic to be faster than red dot. 4x is plentily good for 223 on a torso sized target. The limiting factor is the round itself not magnification at distance.
 
I had an older 1-4x LVPO on mine. It was good enough to hit a 3" radius rubber ball swinging from the end of a rope at 100 yds half the time. My current range only goes out to 100 yards so I stick with irons and the LVPO lives on something else.

Someone who's a way better shot than me said they could ring steel at 500+ with a good quality 1-8 with BDC, for what that's worth. At your price point I'd look at a razor or maybe a strike eagle if FFP is your thing. ACOGs are cool too if your prefer fixed magnification prisms - good brand, stellar daytime reticle - but for that much cash try them both out if you can first.
 
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