Looking for Ruger SFAR 16.1” Scope/LPVO Recommendations Please

[MilitantBEEMER]

So I picked up the SFAR today. Now I am hunting for some versatile optics. I want something that is good at close quarters but will also give me some clear magnification out to 200-300 yards. Most of my use will be at 100 yards or less but I do want to stretch it occassionally.

My budget with appropriate mount is ~$500

I like Leupold, Vortex, Primary Arms, etc. Clear easy to use glass is at the top of my list.

I acknowledge that I am a complete noob to this aspect and appreciate any advice or recommendations.

Thank you

 

[conditionzero]

Hmmm at this price I am probably grabbing either an Arken EP8 or a SIG Tango. I also like the PA SLx but with Arken you can get Japanese glass for the same price.

 

[GlockPride]

I’d go with a PA 1-8x.

 

[jtmcglothin]

Vortex strike eagle 1-8 with the mount ends up being $319.98 when you add it to your cart and use the coupon code STRIKE. Can’t get much of a better deal than that.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-8x24-gen-2-riflescope-w-ar-bdc3-reticle-vortex-sport-cantilever30mm-ring-mount-2-offset.html

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

Vortex strike eagle 1-8 with the mount ends up being $319.98 when you add it to your cart and use the coupon code STRIKE. Can’t get much of a better deal than that.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-8x24-gen-2-riflescope-w-ar-bdc3-reticle-vortex-sport-cantilever30mm-ring-mount-2-offset.html

That’s a great price. Looks like most run it on a 5.56. I wonder how it would perform on the 308?

 

[jtmcglothin]

That’s a great price. Looks like most run it on a 5.56. I wonder how it would perform on the 308?

I'm sure it would perform just as well as any other LPVO around that price point. I have the 1st gen 1-6 strike eagle I bought from another member here on my .556 and I love it. I would definitely go with a 1-8 for a .308 rifle though just for the added magnification/range.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

I'm sure it would perform just as well as any other LPVO around that price point. I have the 1st gen 1-6 strike eagle I bought from another member here on my .556 and I love it. I would definitely go with a 1-8 for a .308 rifle though just for the added magnification/range.

I am hoping to get out and about this weekend and see if anyone has this in stock so I can see the clarity and reticle system first. The price seems hard to beat.
I also really like the looks of the new PA Slx 1-8, but it is a bit more and does not include the mount.

 

[wolfkpr]

I used a 1-4 leopould “ hog” scope.. but a 1-6, or 1-8 makes sense..

 

[adamsredlines]

It may have changed but everything I read said the Burris RT6 has better glass than the Strike Eagle.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

It may have changed but everything I read said the Burris RT6 has better glass than the Strike Eagle.

I will check it out. Thanks