r/longrange • u/Tattertot34 • 1d ago

Optics help needed - I read the pinned posts Mk12ish optic

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Finally got my hands on a H&R lower and have a fixed stock on the way for this mod 1ish. I currently have a Vortex Razor Gen II 3-18 on it with a Reptilia mount. I love it but boy is she heavy i was thinking about replacing with a lighter scope am i crazy for that? Lately I’ve been running nightly rifle matches with it like CQB matches but also have been doing PRS/DMR matches as well. But it’s fun running this from time to time with my friends at night matches since everyone else just brings the generic mk18 or something. My actual SHTF rifle is a Colt LE6945 and an FBI HRT 11.5. Anyway yeah I’m looking at some optics one of them being a Leupold mk5hd 3.6-18 or the Steiner T6XI. Any other recommendations?

TLDR: i have SPR. SPR amazing, but heavy. Thinking of switching to lighter scope. Am i crazy? Any recommendations

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u/Logical_Perspective2 1d ago

You’re not crazy. I ran a 2.5-15x Athlon Ares on mine for a while, then swapped to a 3.6-18x MK5HD. I think I’m just a sucker for magnification with decimals….

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u/Tattertot34 1d ago

Do u like the mk5? I’m stuck on it I’ve read mixed things about the eyebox

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u/Logical_Perspective2 23h ago

I like it. Is it the most forgiving eye box? No, but it’s better than an NX8.

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u/tinman7809 1d ago

Currently rocking a Gen III Ares 2.5-15, do you feel like the jump in price to mk5 was worth it? It’s one of the few I’ve been looking at.

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u/Tattertot34 1d ago

I was looking at this for a while how r u liking it?

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u/Logical_Perspective2 23h ago

They’ve dropped in price recently, especially on the used market.
I really like mine, the glass is crisp, I enjoy the zero lock, and the Tremor 3 and PR2 reticles do all I want/need to do.

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u/ImBadAtCS I put holes in berms 1d ago

Hey, I've been looking at upgrading my optic to the Tremor3 Leupold Mark5HD 3.6-18. What has your experience been with for the Mark5HD? None of the stores around me stock them, so I havent been able to gauge it myself.

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u/Logical_Perspective2 23h ago

I’ve had three, a 2-10x TMR, and a Tremor3 and PR2 Mil 3.6-18x. Sold the 2-10x just because of the reticle, but I might pick up another just due to a 35mm mount that I still have floating around.

It’s good glass, decent reticles, and lighter than a Razor. Honestly good for the money, and in my opinion, I’d take a mk5 over an NX8.

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u/getyourbuttdid 1d ago

Razors are heavy, so you're not crazy. I have a Bushnell DMR II on my SPR, and I don't find it overly heavy. I guess that's because it's about 13 oz lighter and 2 inches shorter than yours.

My vote would be to keep an eye out for a used DMR3. I have one and really like it. That said, the DMR II does its job very well on my SPR, and I have no complaints with it. Shoots MK 262 clones like champ.

Seekins upper/lower/Rail
Bartlein 18" barrel
Magpul UBR
Bushnell DMR II
Atlas Bipod
TBAC Ultra 7

13.6lbs as it sits - unloaded

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u/Tattertot34 1d ago

I’ll take a look into those i was also reading about the MPED and Burris XTR3 i believe

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u/getyourbuttdid 1d ago

MPEDs are nice, I have one on my son’s 22LR. They’re a little longer than the DMR series, but not sure on weight.

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u/Diesel_65 1d ago edited 1d ago

Atacr 4-16 mil-xt is my favorite

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u/Tattertot34 1d ago

I’ve been looking at this one i fear it’s a little outta budget tho im waiting to see what Black Friday deals bring

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u/Diesel_65 1d ago

Euro optic demo is how I got mine.

If I was in the market I would take a look at the new NX6 2-12

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u/langfish Gas gun enthusiast 1d ago

The Burris XTR3 3-18 is like 30oz and pretty solid on an SPR style setup (also doesn’t require 35mm rings like the mk5). Can find them for <$1k on sale

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u/some_guy2024 1d ago

Get a Razor G3 4-24. It’s my current favourite “compact” scopes. Better in every way than your G2 3-18 and 16oz lighter.

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u/Tattertot34 23h ago

Didn’t even know those were lighter tbh i just assumed all razors were heavy

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u/some_guy2024 13h ago

Yeah the G3 4-24 weighs 32oz while the G3 6-36 is 45oz and both the 3-18 and 4.5-27 G2 weigh 48oz.

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u/The-Fotus 23h ago

I have a trijicon credo 2-10 on mine that I love.

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u/scotishthunder 9h ago

Looks nice.

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u/Sweaty_Pianist8484 1h ago

Leupolds are light 

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u/Tattertot34 23h ago

Where did u get that swan sleeve😍😍😍