Advice on an Optic

[Waywardson174]

I've decided to drop some real coin on a real optic.
My uses - general shooting/training/3gun
My budget - keep it south of $1200

I love the idea of Leupold's "cheaper" VX-6 (http://3gunnation.com/products/leupold_vx-6_multigun). At $800 it will be more expensive than any other optic I own.

But i know most of the world is koo-koo for ACOG, and for a comparable price, they are a viable option.

I like the versatility of variable power, but am I losing a ton of resale value by going w/ something other than ACOG? What other options am I overlooking? What do you run/not live without.

[Wiggity]

A variable 1-4 or 1-6 scope is going to be a much more useful optic than an ACOG, especially for 3-gun.

An ACOG is definitely a more "bombproof" optic, but my guess is that you're not going to be rolling through IED infested streets so that aspect is irrelevant.

[Tim K]

http://www.sportoptics.com/nightforce-nxs-1-4-24-scopes.aspx

Here is just what you want. Or maybe it's just what I want. Whatever.

[Goodburbon]

A variable 1-4 or 1-6 scope is going to be a much more useful optic than an ACOG, especially for 3-gun.

An ACOG is definitely a more "bombproof" optic, but my guess is that you're not going to be rolling through IED infested streets so that aspect is irrelevant.

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[Mick-Boy]

A variable 1-4 or 1-6 scope is going to be a much more useful optic than an ACOG, especially for 3-gun.

An ACOG is definitely a more "bombproof" optic, but my guess is that you're not going to be rolling through IED infested streets so that aspect is irrelevant.

Yep.

[Waywardson174]

thanks for the input guys. I think I'm going to go w/ the 1-6 leupold.

[C Ward]

Making gear decisions based on resale value is a mistake in my opinion . Base the decision on the needs at hand and what works for your applications .

The AGOG's have a non adjustable eyepiece for reticule focus and depending on your eye sight it may be blurry . Todays variable scopes are way stouter than in years past and typically provide trouble free service . For a multi use platform variable's would be my first choice .

[Wiggity]

thanks for the input guys. I think I'm going to go w/ the 1-6 leupold.


A solid choice to be sure

[Hoser]

thanks for the input guys. I think I'm going to go w/ the 1-6 leupold.

As with just about any scope, I strongly suggest playing with one first.

The 1-6's exit pupil, eye relief, and illumination should be a concern...

I liked my Loopy 1-8 even though it was a touch heavy, but the illumination blew. Worthless for close up stuff and night.

[mrfish83]

Check out the Burris mtac 1-4. It's great for the money. $400 retail and it feels like it is built really well.