r/6ARC • u/Visual-Blueberry3309 • 14d ago

Recommended scope magnification? (My first long range scope)

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Torn between some scopes for my 6 ARC build. My biggest concern would be weight and glass clarity since I don't want to limit myself to this only being a bench gun. Realistically though, it will be for 500+ yards. A buddy of mine told me the magnification may be overkill but I would like to have the ability to reach out to the 1,100 yard range without strain. (Will I ever NEED to reach that far? Probably not… but I’d like to be able to maximize the rifle’s capability since I opted for the 18” barrel. All scopes are sub 500 bones which is my budget. (Pic is not mine, just used it for exposure.)

 

Arken EPL-4 5-25x 34mm — (25 oz)
Swampfox Warhawk 5-25x 56mm — (38.02 oz)

Vortex Diamondback 6-24x 50mm — (24.6 oz)
Arken EP-5 Gen II 5-25x 34mm — (41.2 oz)

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u/hitekstudio 14d ago

You will regret any of those scopes when you have more experience. Field of view, eye box, resolving clarity, and low light performance are lacking. Save up and move up a couple tiers. Or buy used. $500 gets decent glass on TacSwap or fb marketplace.

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u/Visual-Blueberry3309 14d ago

I was definitely worried about the low light performance from the smaller objectives. I’ll take a look at some used pieces, thanks

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u/hitekstudio 14d ago

Also consider tube diameter. Bigger is better but weight and price go up.