300 Blackout scope

rico903 · Aug 3, 2015

Picked up an H&R Handi rifle in 300 Blackout awhile ago and looking for scope recommendations for it. I mostly plan to shoot suppressed subsonic. Wondering how much magnification I really need.

Tconfo · Aug 3, 2015

A nice 1.5 or true 1-4 mag is ok for it. I have an aimpoint mounted on my 8.2"

Merlin593 · Aug 3, 2015

take a look at the Primary Arms new 1x6 coming out in a month or so:
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X24_Scope_with_ACSS_300BO_7_62X39_p/pa1-6x24sfp-acss-300bo.htm
The reticle has a side for subsonic and super BDC. Not many offer this...
I have the first model and its a great scope for the money. Plus if you want illumination, they're aren't that many choices either.

Speed3 · Aug 3, 2015

Merlin593 said:
take a look at the Primary Arms new 1x6 coming out in a month or so:
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X24_Scope_with_ACSS_300BO_7_62X39_p/pa1-6x24sfp-acss-300bo.htm
The reticle has a side for subsonic and super BDC. Not many offer this...
I have the first model and its a great scope for the money. Plus if you want illumination, they're aren't that many choices either.

I like this scope....

Silverlax · Aug 3, 2015

Vortex has started shipping out their Strike Eagle 1-6 and it is illuminated. Similar price point to the primary arms at distributors.

fidelity · Aug 3, 2015

Silverlax said:
Vortex has started shipping out their Strike Eagle 1-6 and it is illuminated. Similar price point to the primary arms at distributors.

Not surprisingly, Primary Arms is selling the Strike Eagle too. I have the Primary Arms 1-6 with the BDC tuned to 5.56. I suspect that the Strike Eagle might be similar in this regard. The size and the weight of the Primary Arms and Vortex 1-6 are pretty close too - should look to see if there are comparative reviews yet.

ironpony · Aug 3, 2015

I've been fairly happy with 1 - 4X Vortex @ 80 yds but very interested in the strike Eagle, if I can get my brain to decipher the difference in 556/300 super/300 sub subtends. So, I would say > 4X since the 1-6 is becoming more popular, but that is me.

BenL · Aug 3, 2015

I have a Nikon 3X on mine it's perfect.

DaemonAssassin · Aug 4, 2015

Pick up a 22LR rimfire scope with BDC reticule. Subsonic 300 has roughly the same drop rate as a 36gr 22LR.

rico903 · Aug 4, 2015

BenL Looks like you have an AAC can. I'll be using my SDN6.

rico903 · Aug 4, 2015

A friend has the Primary Arms 1-6 for 3 gun and likes it. Specs are basically the same as the Vortex Strike Eagle. Though $60 cheaper. But I got an email today good until Tues that will give me 11% off at Optics Planet so price for Vortex would be $294 with a life time vs 3 year warranty so it seems like a no brainer if I decide to go this route. Except 25-30 day wait. I like what I read on the new Primary Arms 300/7.62x39 you guys mentioned but not available for a couple of months and only a 1 yr warranty.
DA thanks for your input. I did not know this about the drop similarities. I do have a Nikon RF 3-9x40 BDC so that is a cheap option for me, though bigger than I'd like on this little rifle. I also have a couple of spare 4x scopes laying around so now it's decision time.

TyFromMD · Aug 4, 2015

I have a Leupold AR Mod-1 1.5-4 Firedot SPR on my 300blk 10.5" SBR and a Nikon P-300 2-7 on my Ruger American Ranch. While the Leupold is nicer, having that extra magnification sure does help.

Merlin593 · Aug 4, 2015

rico903 said:
A friend has the Primary Arms 1-6 for 3 gun and likes it. Specs are basically the same as the Vortex Strike Eagle. Though $60 cheaper. But I got an email today good until Tues that will give me 11% off at Optics Planet so price for Vortex would be $294 with a life time vs 3 year warranty so it seems like a no brainer if I decide to go this route. Except 25-30 day wait. I like what I read on the new Primary Arms 300/7.62x39 you guys mentioned but not available for a couple of months and only a 1 yr warranty.
DA thanks for your input. I did not know this about the drop similarities. I do have a Nikon RF 3-9x40 BDC so that is a cheap option for me, though bigger than I'd like on this little rifle. I also have a couple of spare 4x scopes laying around so now it's decision time.

Don't let a one year warranty hold you back if the PA is what you really want to get. PA probably has the best customer service out there and if you have any legitimate issues with one of their products, they replace it for you right away-whether in warranty or not.
I like the looks of the Strike Eagle too but the reticle is not calibrated for the .300 cartridge.
Personally I'd much rather get something that is made for the specific caliber gun I would be using it on. The ACSS reticle is very unique - read the reviews of the other scopes they have it on - generally 5/5 stars from numerous reviews (not just a few)

friendlyhippo · Aug 4, 2015

Merlin593 said:
Don't let a one year warranty hold you back if the PA is what you really want to get. PA probably has the best customer service out there and if you have any legitimate issues with one of their products, they replace it for you right away-whether in warranty or not.
I like the looks of the Strike Eagle too but the reticle is not calibrated for the .300 cartridge.
Personally I'd much rather get something that is made for the specific caliber gun I would be using it on. The ACSS reticle is very unique - read the reviews of the other scopes they have it on - generally 5/5 stars from numerous reviews (not just a few)

The reticle on the Vortex will be just as "close enough" as the PA. Neither one is calculated to a specific ammo from a specific gun (especially when you factor in all the different barrel lengths used on .300BLK rifles). They're ballpark estimates that should get you solid hits on a given target at distance, but even the PA reticle won't be exact to every firearm shooting every load of a given type.

Anyone with military or LE credentials also qualifies for the Vortex discount program....which thoroughly negates any price difference being discussed here.

Klunatic · Aug 4, 2015

I have the Trijicon ACOG 3x30 BLK. Works great for both Supersonic/Subsonic using the BDC reticle. It hit man sized targets at 500 yards and then switch to subsonic and drill targets at 100/50 yards.

https://techeyes.com/index.php/trij...istic-reticle-w-ta60-mount-ta33-c-400065.html

rico903 · Aug 6, 2015

BenL said:
I have a Nikon 3X on mine it's perfect.

Haven't had a chance to play with mine yet. How hard are they to separate like that?

BenL · Aug 6, 2015

rico903 said:
Haven't had a chance to play with mine yet. How hard are they to separate like that?

Very easy. The single bolt that holds it together is 1/4×20, the same bolt thread as a camera socket.

BenL · Aug 6, 2015

rico903 said:
BenL Looks like you have an AAC can. I'll be using my SDN6.

Yup, AAC 762SD. With 220gr subs, it sounds like a pellet gun.

retafshooter · Aug 6, 2015

Where?

Where does one get a Handi in 300? I don't see it on H&R's website.

friendlyhippo · Aug 6, 2015

retafshooter said:
Where does one get a Handi in 300? I don't see it on H&R's website.

gunbroker.com?

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