Used Variable Optics Q

[DaveI]

I'm wondering if there are any great optics that tend to go for really nice prices on the used market. I'm going from BUIS so anything is likely to be an improvement. However, I'm looking to either:

A) Get something that will be my end-point optic, or;

Be a "scab" until I save up for something like a Vortex Razor 1-6x, Accupoint, Nightforce, Meopta ZD, or maybe wait and see if Trijicon magically puts out an Accupoint 1-6x w/ ACOG-style BDC reticle. A boy can dream, eh?

A "scab" (probably not the best term) can either be a budget optic for a year or so, or even just a better set of irons. I've considered that too.

Anyway, I'm looking for advice between A & B, and then options for A or B. Any input?

-Cheers

[HRider]

Mtacs are good scopes for the money, several people are using them for 3gun. If you watch the classifieds here on the forum, you can see good deals. I bought a real nice scope for around half money last year from a fellow forum member. You have to be quick as a really good deal will be gone in hours.

Hurley

[Zmego]

+1 on the MTac. I also got one off the classifieds here from another member. They seem to be the optic of choice for under $350. Check the classifieds often and be prepared to act quickly.

[poortrader]

Check out the Leupold VXR Patrols. 1-4 or 3-9. I've seen a lot of them in the used sections of various forums. They can be picked up in the $500ish range. Hopefully, this fits your budget.

[DaveI]

Thanks for the replies thus far. As for...

Check out the Leupold VXR Patrols. 1-4 or 3-9. I've seen a lot of them in the used sections of various forums. They can be picked up in the $500ish range. Hopefully, this fits your budget.

Maaaaaaaybe. I'm looking more for true (or as close to true as I can get) 1x. Hence the Burris MTAC, Vortex Viper, or the like might be somewhat better options. Still, it looks like a possible consideration. It's not so much a matter of budget, just a matter of not wanting to blow my budget on a >$1k-$1.5k optic quite yet until/unless I'm sure it's what I'll really want for the long haul. Hence my reluctance to jump on one of the more upper echelon offerings yet, unless I'm fully committed.

Otherwise, the two votes for the MTAC have been duly noted.

-Cheers

[poortrader]

Thanks for the replies thus far. As for...

Check out the Leupold VXR Patrols. 1-4 or 3-9. I've seen a lot of them in the used sections of various forums. They can be picked up in the $500ish range. Hopefully, this fits your budget.

Maaaaaaaybe. I'm looking more for true (or as close to true as I can get) 1x. Hence the Burris MTAC, Vortex Viper, or the like might be somewhat better options. Still, it looks like a possible consideration. It's not so much a matter of budget, just a matter of not wanting to blow my budget on a >$1k-$1.5k optic quite yet until/unless I'm sure it's what I'll really want for the long haul. Hence my reluctance to jump on one of the more upper echelon offerings yet, unless I'm fully committed.

Otherwise, the two votes for the MTAC have been duly noted.

-Cheers

If your budget is 1k, look at the Leupold Mark4 MRT 1.5-5 with the CM-R reticle. I was just at FNH 3-gun and one of the shooters let take a sight picture with it and it looked good. He said that acquisition was fast.

[392heminut]

I put an Optisan Mamba 1-4 on my AR and it's turning out to be an excellent scope for the money! SWFA has a great price on the scope and mount package which, oddly enough, is $50 cheaper than just the scope!

http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba-EAR30-Mount-Combo-P51887.aspx

[DaveI]

So I'm checking out the Burris MTAC (online at least for now, not been able to scout one down locally). Would there by any reason for somebody in my situation to bump up to the Burris XTR, or should I just stick with an MTAC, try it out, and see what I like or don't like about it first before deciding to stay or move on to something else? The XTR reticle looks pretty sweet, however this will be my first optic so I'm leaning toward the MTAC and more ammo. Any insight would be welcome.

-Cheers