SOCOM 16 Glass Recommendations

[Big Green]

Not my rifle but same stock I have and the rail I ordered.

Wanting something with magnification and that sits as close to the rail as possible. Also would like decent eye relief. I like the Trijicon ACOG TA11E but I’m not sure if it’s gonna sit too high.

Really thinking about a 1-6/8 in the $800 range. Any thoughts there? Trijicon has some in that range, so does Leupold.

 

[Big Green]

Ordered the rail/handguard on 6/2 with a 5-8 week back order timeframe. I know I’m still within that window, BUT I WANT IT NOW!!!!

 

[Dawico]

I think a 1-6 or 8 is a great choice for that rifle.

Don't pass up Vortex and Primary Arms in your searches. Sig might have some options too as well as Nightforce if budget allows.

The closest I own is a Leupold 1-4 and is very dated compared to current magnification options.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Try something like this: https://www.primaryarms.com/slx3-5-...ifle-scope-with-illuminated-r-grid-2b-reticle

It’s on my short list and they have the same optic with a different reticle in stock.

 

[pronstar]

Have you considered a Delta Stryker 1-6?

I just got one, glass and eyebox very similar to the Vortex 1-6 Gen 2 HD I regret selling, but a lot lighter and under $700

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[Athos]

Find a used Vortex Razor Gen 2 1-6, great glass. The ACOGs are good, but personally I don’t like the eye relief and lack of diopter which isn’t great if your eyes are past their prime. What kinda distances are you planning on shooting at?

 

[pronstar]

Find a used Vortex Razor Gen 2 1-6, great glass. The ACOGs are good, but personally I don’t like the eye relief and lack of diopter which isn’t great if your eyes are past their prime. What kinda distances are you planning on shooting at?

I regret selling mine…but they’re very tough to find used. Folks snap them up pretty quickly.

I bought mine for $800 as an AA Optics refurb.
Sold it in about 11 milliseconds for $1100.

Haven’t been able to jump on them fast enough whenever AA Optics has another shipment of refurbs…or fast enough whenever is see used one got up.

That’s why I got the Delta Striker for $667
So far I’m impressed with it. Very comparable quality/glass, to my eyes and several reviewers.


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[Big Green]

I think a 1-6 or 8 is a great choice for that rifle.

Don't pass up Vortex and Primary Arms in your searches. Sig might have some options too as well as Nightforce if budget allows.

The closest I own is a Leupold 1-4 and is very dated compared to current magnification options.

I’ve been looking at Leupold, definitely some good options. Haven't looked a whole lot into Nightforce offerings in 1-6/8. I’m leaning towards a Trijicon in that magnification range, just not sure which one yet. I also want to see wat the rail is going to look like in person, height may be an issue.

 

[TxStetson]

Haven't looked a whole lot into Nightforce offerings in 1-6/8.

In that case, let me spend some of your money.

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And, with a little higher magnification:

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[Big Green]

In that case, let me spend some of your money.

Yep, some of those are pricey.

 

[Big Green]

I installed the rail last night, height isn’t too bad. Definitely needs a magnified optic instead of an Aimpoint. As it sits in the pic, 12lbs with the empty mag. In addition to optic, still needs some sort of handstop.

 

[Big Green]

Got the Aimpoint zeroed and did some failure to stop drills. It is actually a pretty good setup, I’m pleased.