FN Scar 20s Optics Recommendation?

Tomoizle · Nov 23, 2018

What optics would you guys recommend for me to get for the scar 20? Trying to stay max of 20x but preferably 14 -18 max.

Medic! · Nov 23, 2018

Tomoizle · Nov 23, 2018

Medic! said:
Remedial English?

Spellcheck?

Thanks lol

rcnpthfndr · Nov 23, 2018

beautiful rifle.

distance, size of targets, and use should help determine the top end magnification

Tomoizle · Nov 23, 2018

rcnpthfndr said:
beautiful rifle.

distance, size of targets, and use should help determine the top end magnification

Want to build it for a 800-1000 yard rifle so something with a max zoom of 20x or less. Also if you guys have any recommendation or a quality optic that might fit my bill let me know.

Medic! · Nov 24, 2018

You'll figure out the optics.

Me? Id just be so proud to have the rifle.
There cant be many out there. And to me it's a thing of wonderment! :s0155:

rcnpthfndr · Nov 24, 2018

Vortex PST line is a good starting point until you figure out what it is you exactly want. go to one of the big box stores and handle a bunch of them. I have a some USO's (B17, B25), leupolds (real Mk4's), vortex.
I find for the most part vortex is probably 80% as good as my USO's. I prefer USO as I can have it built to my exact requirements.
you will find that much like rifle stocks or handguns there are certain features you will like/want more than others.
as an example this my order for scope selection:

1. glass/lens coatings
2. large adjustment knobs w/ tactile clicks
3. reticle
4. body tube
5. objective lens

Tomoizle · Nov 24, 2018

rcnpthfndr said:
Vortex PST line is a good starting point until you figure out what it is you exactly want. go to one of the big box stores and handle a bunch of them. I have a some USO's (B17, B25), leupolds (real Mk4's), vortex.
I find for the most part vortex is probably 80% as good as my USO's. I prefer USO as I can have it built to my exact requirements.
you will find that much like rifle stocks or handguns there are certain features you will like/want more than others.
as an example this my order for scope selection:

1. glass/lens coatings
2. large adjustment knobs w/ tactile clicks
3. reticle
4. body tube
5. objective lens

My list of want on an optic for this rifle:
1. Reliability
2. Glass quality
3. Open Tactile Click knobs for both wind and elevation with accurate tracking.
4. Reticle, Front focal and also illumination if possible
5. Variable zoom magnification

eightyeight mag · Nov 24, 2018

Something that can handle the recoil impulse of the scar. Nightforce atacr 4-16,
vortex gen2 3-18. Have heard good things about leupold mark5 scopes.

eightyeight mag · Nov 24, 2018

Another suggestion is get a good scope mount. Bobro and adm both make mounts for the scar platform. I would stay away from cantilever type mount as they can contribute to scope failure on the scar

Tomoizle · Nov 24, 2018

For mount I had success with KDG qd mount as it is lighter and do not get in the way of the charging handle.

eightyeight mag · Nov 24, 2018

Stryker angled charging handles are nice

Tomoizle · Nov 24, 2018

eightyeight mag said:
Stryker angled charging handles are nice

I'm not a fan of any extended charging handle on a scar because I hate the reciprocating charging handle already lol I wouldnt want to extend it out any further lol

yeos · Nov 24, 2018

What's your budget? I've been reading up on scopes for my Tikka T3X CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor over at the snipers hide forum and have been overwhelmed at the options in the <$1000 price range. Athlon Ares ETR, Vortex Viper PST II, Burris XTR II, Sightron SIII, Nikon FX1000 to name a few. A level up in price and quality are the Athlon Cronus BTR, Vortex Razor II or AMG, Bushnell DMR II, and a number of Nightforce scopes. None of them was significantly better than the other in the <$1000 lineup and it all came down to black friday pricing and my prior experience owning a Vortex so I ended up ordering the Vortex which should arrive next week.

Beautiful new rifle you got there btw

Tomoizle · Nov 24, 2018

yeos said:
What's your budget? I've been reading up on scopes for my Tikka T3X CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor over at the snipers hide forum and have been overwhelmed at the options in the <$1000 price range. Athlon Ares ETR, Vortex Viper PST II, Burris XTR II, Sightron SIII, Nikon FX1000 to name a few. A level up in price and quality are the Athlon Cronus BTR, Vortex Razor II or AMG, Bushnell DMR II, and a number of Nightforce scopes. None of them was significantly better than the other in the <$1000 lineup and it all came down to black friday pricing and my prior experience owning a Vortex so I ended up ordering the Vortex which should arrive next week.

Beautiful new rifle you got there btw

Thanks! I been eyeing the Leupold Mark 4, nightforce, and schmidt bender PM II.

bman940 · Nov 26, 2018

Great get! You will have big fun airing that rifle out. Definitely check out Nikon's newest contribution to long-range shooting. the BLACK FX1000 MOA/MRAD scope. This scope will take you as far as you want to go and not leave you wishing you had spent more $. I bought 2 for 6.5cm's and couldn't be happier. We put a M-223 3-12 BDC 600 on a buddies Scar 16 and had no trouble making hits at 400 yards though I was a little disappointed in the accuracy. Roughly 1.75 MOA. I'm sure since yours is built for long-range shooting it will be much more rewarding to shoot.