Optic suggestion for 6.5 Grendel AR build.

[Lennyjoe]

Barrel is inbound (24"), dies and brass are also purchased so now I'm searching for optics.

So far I'm thinking Of either a Vortex Viper 6-5x20x50 or the Leupold Mark AR MOD 6x18x40 but am open to suggestions. Would like to keep it below $600 for the scope.

Gonna use the rifle for long range target and Coues Whitetail hunting here in Arizona where shots 500+ are not uncommon.

Suggestions?

 

[rb288]

Well, I'm using a Vortex 4-16x50 on my 20" 6.5 Grendel and have never had any problems with it.
Excellant scope for the price range and lifetime warranty.
That's hard to beat.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I'd say either of those would be a perfect choice. Both have a lifetime warranty but you get a little more legs with the Vortex's magnification range. I also can't say enough good about Vortex's glass, either.


Mike C.

 

[TIMC]

Not really any help to you, I'm running a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50mm on my Grendel. This is an awesome scope if you find the extra coins to get it!

 

[Lennyjoe]

rb288, which series? Is it a Crossfire or higher series? Crossfire II seems to be a good price for the 6x18x44 series ($199 from Camera Land) but am wondering if I should spend the extra on the Viper series instead.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

The viper series is worth the extra

You get XR coatings, ArmorTek coating, XD glass, argon purging

The diamondback HP series would be a better option than the crossfire series but not quite as expensive as the viper series

those are the 2 lines i would strongly recommend by Vortex for your application/budget

-Matt S.