WK 180C Optic Opinions/Recommendations

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I have been looking at scope options for this rifle and am leaning toward an illuminated 1-8x. What are opinions on the Vortex Strike Eagle, Primary Arms, and Falcon S8i?

I'm open to other suggestions as well. This will be used for punching paper and plinking. I have a set of Magpul Pro’s on the way already.

Thanks!
 
I’m going to wait and see how it shoots with what ammo and go from there. Initially it will wear a higher power variable for accuracy testing. I can see the attraction of keeping it light though, so maybe a low powered fixed or small 1-4 variable?
 
I like the idea of an illuminated variable power. Is 1-8 a bit much? Most suggestions so far seem to favor lower magnification. I suppose there will be a bit of wait and see before we know what they will shoot like.
 
BigSal said:
I like the idea of an illuminated variable power. Is 1-8 a bit much?
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Depending how much bulk in physical size and weight you want to deal with from your optic.
Generally, simpler scopes are lighter and smaller.
I have a new Sightron S-Tac 1-8 that I’ve yet to get to the range with. It is both big and heavy.
 
beltfed said:
Depending how much bulk in physical size and weight you want to deal with from your optic.
Generally, simpler scopes are lighter and smaller.
I have a new Sightron S-Tac 1-8 that I’ve yet to get to the range with. It is both big and heavy.
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The three 1-8’s I listed are all around 16-17 ounces. Even some of the 1-4’s I see are in that range (the Hi-Lux CMR 1-4 is listed at 17.1 oz). The Strike Eagle 1-8 is actually shorter and lighter than their 1-6 version. A red dot would definitely lower the weight but without the magnification (some have 3x).

I’m not really sure what I would be comfortable with. I guess it’s more a question of whether 8x is unnecessary on a 2 moa rifle. I’m also not looking to break the bank on a $1K rifle.
 
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BigSal said:
I have been looking at scope options for this rifle and am leaning toward an illuminated 1-8x. What are opinions on the Vortex Strike Eagle, Primary Arms, and Falcon S8i?

I'm open to other suggestions as well. This will be used for punching paper and plinking. I have a set of Magpul Pro’s on the way already.

Thanks!
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so which one did you go with? I'm thinking of the falcon s8i cause of the price, my thinking is 1-4 belong on rimfire
 
I put a Nikon 3 x9 Prostaff on my wk 180. It shoots quite well. As long as you pay attention to the paralax and keep the scope shadow even it can hit a 12" plate at 400 yds very consistently .

It was difficult finding a mount with enough rise to clear the 50mm objective. Over all results were good!
 
I've really liked the vortex spitfire 3x's I've had. Great glass for the price. I put one on my wk180 and I have no complaints.
 
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