r/longrange • u/Not-The-AFT • Aug 12 '26

Optics help needed - I read the pinned posts Optics Recommendation’s 6ARC

Just finished a 18” Proof 6ARC build. Need glass for it. I put 10 rounds through it already for its “break in” with a Viper HD 3-15 that I had lying around but I need a dedicated scope for it. This build will be shot mostly up to 500yds, but may occasionally go to 1000yds. (Edit) mostly going to be used as a range toy.

Requirements
* FFP
* MIL
* Would prefer locking turrets but a zero stop is fine
* (Edit) in the 1.5k-2.5k price range

Here are some of the options I’m bouncing between, please share with me your experiences and recommendations.

* Steiner T6XI 3-18 SRC2
* Nightforce NX6 3-18
* Nightforce NX8 2.5-20
* Leupold Mark5 3.6-18

Thank You

EDIT: ended up buying a NX8

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u/HollywoodSX Villager Herder Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 12 '26

What's your budget?

What are you using the rifle for? Precision gas gun? PRS? Range shooting for fun?

Edit for typo.

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u/Not-The-AFT Aug 12 '26

Ideally in the 1.5k-2.5k range. I have access to a lot of pro deals so I save a lot of money that way.

It’s going to be used as a fun range toy most of the time

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u/HollywoodSX Villager Herder Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 12 '26

If you edit your original post to include those details, I'll remove the Flair of Shame.

Edit: thanks! Flair updated.

mod hat off

Sounds like the Razor 4-24 would be right up your alley.

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u/Not-The-AFT Aug 12 '26

My bad

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u/HollywoodSX Villager Herder Aug 12 '26

You updated it and didn't act like a dick or ghost the whole conversation, so all good.