Optics for an AR10

[graysonk]

Okay, I just bought an AR10 from Stag Arms. MultiCal so 7.62x51 and .308win.
Here's my question. What is everyone's go to optic for an AR10 and why and what do you use it for? ie. Competition, Hunting, target, yada yada yada

 

[Djb1]

I'm looking at the Bushnell DMR pro II for a 308 battle rifle

 

[Phat Eagle]

I'm a big fan of these Primary Arms scopes CTCS sells... Great glass for the money.

 

[griffin86]

I like the 2.5-10x42. I have the vortex and I might try out the Nightforce version.

 

[rugbydave]

I think it depends on what your intended use is. I think on the low end a 2.5-10 like the small NF would be great and on the high end something like a regular precision rifle scope in the 5-25 range. I'm currently building a Stag-10 with a 22" 6.5 Creedmoor barrel and the ideal scope for my application would be the 3.5-18 Leupold Mk5 HD but I dunno if I'm going to spring for one. I have a 3-12 Bushnell LRTSi and a 3.5-21 Bushnell HDMR2 that might get repurposed onto it for what I aim to use it as, a precision long range semi. The Mk5 would be the sweet spot mag range wise and it's also quite a lightweight scope.

 

[graysonk]

I like the 2.5-10x42. I have the vortex and I might try out the Nightforce version.

Whats the difference with the nightforce.

 

[graysonk]

One of the guys in my CQB group wants to sell me a Trijicon ACOG but it is reticled for 223.

 

[griffin86]

Whats the difference with the nightforce.

About $1800 difference, more durable scope, not as good warranty, but better optics.

 

[b_w.]

I like a 8 power on a lighter rifle and run a g2 razor 3*18 on my precision rig.

 

[rickspeed]

I have swapped out scopes on my Modern Hunter , .308
Nikon M-308, 4-16x BDC 168gr , great scope for the price / warranty.
Upgraded Burris Veracity 5-25x FFP very happy, great scope.

ADM 30mm mount

 

[propliner]

Yes the Burris Veracity is a great scope. I like my March 2.5-25x42 as it covers all distances well and has excellent turrets and glass.

 

[Phat Eagle]

One of the guys in my CQB group wants to sell me a Trijicon ACOG but it is reticled for 223.

ACOG is a fixed 3 or 4x (depending on version), so I think I'd want a little more variable power for an AR10... You want to reach out a touch someone with your heavy metal!!!!

That said... I'd be interested in a good deal on an ACOG for my CQB setup!!!

 

[Fsteppan]

Got a NF NXS 8-32x56 for my Krieger 22" 6.5cm Stag 10 build