600yd AR Glass

[Big Green]

I have a well built AR in 556 that needs glass. I'd like to be able to shoot out to 600 yds with that rifle and have no problems identifying my target. It is a heavy rifle so I'm not concerned about weight. I have a Vortex Razor I considered putting on but that seemed like overkill and that is now going on my 6.5 I'm building.

The Trijicon 4-16x50 AccuPower looks nice. Really would like to have a precision scope with their fiber optic/tritium system, that be a nice setup.

 

[grasshopperglock]

I've had an trijicon in 1-4. Green triangle on a post. Absolutely brilliantly clear glass and its built like a tank. The illumination is bada$$. Full sun or in the dark.

The turrets have sharp positive clicks. Field of view is top notch.

It's a bit heavy.

 

[FireInTheWire]

https://www.sigsauer.com/products/electro-optics/tactical-riflescopes/

 

[easy rider]

What power Vortex Razor? You could always put a QD mount on it.

 

[Big Green]

What power Vortex Razor? You could always put a QD mount on it.

It's in a QD but it's really overkill for that rifle. 4-20x56 I believe. Sure it'll work but seems a little much. It should be great on the Creedmoor though.

Looking more at the 3-9x40 Trijicons though.

 

[grasshopperglock]

Get more maximum then that. 3-9 is dated. A 30mm lens is incredibly bright as is. This is top level stuff that breaks rules.

 

[grasshopperglock]

This will give you a boner. It would me.

https://www.amazon.com/Trijicon-Acc...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002YF3NXK




In green.

 

[Big Green]

I just don't know about the 50mm objective. It really does seem a little big for 600yds. I have some 40s and a 56, I think I'll swap them on and see how they look in proportion to the rifle.

 

[Dawico]

What is your anticipated target?

You will need that Razor if you are shooting groundhogs or other small targets.

You can use a red dot if the target is a Buick.

If it's just paper or steel then you just have to decide how much zoom you want.

Your budget is also a deciding factor.

If you are looking at a dollar a yard the Gen 1 Vortex PST/ HSTs are hard to beat. The 50mm Objective models run about that. The smaller models are a little cheaper.

 

[Darqhelmet]

https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html
Mrad, Fixed power so you are not doing weird math, clear clean glass, built like a tank, tracks true.

http://www.primaryarms.com/pa1-6x24sfp-acss-5-56
Works great at 6x just using the reticle for hold over. Also have one on my 300 blackout.

Or if you have money grab a Trijicon.

 

[robertc1024]

I wholeheartedly agree with what Dawico said. At distance, more CLEAR magnification can help for smaller groups. I use the 10x SWFA scope that Darqhelmet suggested on one of my bolt .223's and it will definitely get you on a reasonable sized steel target at 600 yards.

 

[pronstar]

Good glass trumps higher magnification...within reason, of course.


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[Charlie]

Burris makes very good scopes at decent prices. I put a 2.5 x 10 on my AR I shoot for groups. 30mm tube and 50 mm objective. Been working great for years!

 

[leVieux]

Does one need an “INTERSTATE” hunting license with that equipment?

leVieux

 

[Ole Cowboy]

I like my fixed power Trijicon (3.5x) and if you are target shooting it does offer up a consistent glass and on which to judge your personal accuracy. On the other hand a variable power can give you more dimensions to choose from but does give you more reliance on the glass.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

Might want to look at this:

https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-5-20x

 

[TexMex247]

I'm in the same boat as the OP minus the trijicon budget. I'm looking at the Vortex diamondback in 4-16x 42mm. I have a few AR setups using the Nikon P and M series scopes(3-9x and 4-12x). I agree with another poster about 9x magnification. Even at 12x, I wouldn't go past 300-400 yds confidently.

Another consideration for me are Primary arms offerings in 4-16x but reviews on the cheaper models are all over the map.

I plan on mounting one on a white oak 18" SPR or possibly another build with an FN 20" barrel. Although bulky, I'm also thinking a 30mm tube is the way to go.

 

[robertc1024]

You typically get more light through a 30 mm tube, but what you really get is more adjustment out of the erector. If you're having to dial in a bunch of adjustment, the bigger tubes help.

 

[Big Green]

Might want to look at this:

https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-5-20x

Maybe not for this rifle but that is interesting. Gonna have to read some reviews about that one.

 

[Big Green]

I'm in the same boat as the OP minus the trijicon budget. I'm looking at the Vortex diamondback in 4-16x 42mm. I have a few AR setups using the Nikon P and M series scopes(3-9x and 4-12x). I agree with another poster about 9x magnification. Even at 12x, I wouldn't go past 300-400 yds confidently.

Another consideration for me are Primary arms offerings in 4-16x but reviews on the cheaper models are all over the map.

I plan on mounting one on a white oak 18" SPR or possibly another build with an FN 20" barrel. Although bulky, I'm also thinking a 30mm tube is the way to go.

Redfield's Revolution might be on par with some of the Diamondbacks and is made in America.

I'm not looking to always shoot at 600 with a 556 but more or less want the capability and option. 300-400 will be more common. This is my "ultimate" 5.56 and don't mind putting a little money in glass. If red dawn happened this is probably the rifle I'd grab.