Shaky Dave Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Has anybody used !-8 strike eagle yet.If so what are your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm0k3d Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I have one that will be delivered on Saturday. Should get a few rounds with it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balwolley Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 A 3 gun buddy has one, shot it in4-5 matches this year out to 200 yds.. he said his has never been higher than 5x... I looked at it/through it. Seems like same quality as the 1-6... I'd say if your shooting under 200-250 yds you won't NEED it but it will make it a bit better for load development if you hand load for your rifle. If you already have a load, or don't shoot much over 200 yds. I think the 1-6 is plenty... just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The reticle is different with the dot. Depending on if you like that or not would be the deciding factor. For me the dot wasn't clear but I have an astigmatism so that's why. My buddy likes it. Im glad I went with the razor lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsk Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I don't want the 1x8 for the magnification, I just want that reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Anyone have a picture of the reticle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 http://www.vortexoptics.com/uploads/ret_strike-eagle_ar-bdc2_full-view.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Wow. I LOVE the reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm0k3d Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 So I had a chance to get mine zeroed in today. I like the glass and the reticle. I don't see the need for 8x power on a AR platform, but having it shouldn't hurt. Zeroed in nicely at 50, just need to confirm it at 200. I like the fact that this was built with a 200 yard zero in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 the bdc is built to be used at 8x with subtensions used in reticle being sfp. what is the plan for those of you that say you aren't planning on using it at the full 8x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 You can always shoot groups - 3 rounds should do - at different distances with different power settings and see exactly what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I'd love to hear the results - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 7/9/2017 at 4:57 PM, Steve RA said: You can always shoot groups - 3 rounds should do - at different distances with different power settings and see exactly what happens. You can also plug your data into Strelok+ or Pro. It will give you the values for holdovers at different magnification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 51 minutes ago, Vespid_Wasp said: You can also plug your data into Strelok+ or Pro. It will give you the values for holdovers at different magnification. that would work well as long as you aren't changing magnification during stages. It's easy to throw your lever to 8x, harder to be sure you stopped at exactly 5 or 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I run a 300 yard zero, so the first cross hair is on no matter what distance or what power. On targets further than 200 I use the highest power setting so the follow up hash marks match and the targets are easier to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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