Recommendations for 300 blk optic

Sev89 · Dec 15, 2017

I'm almost done with my blackout build, and now find myself needing a scope to mount on it, I've got a budget of $400-$500. Realistically, I'm looking for something low powered (I've no intention of going past 100-150 yds). Don't know if it helps or not, but the rifle in question has a 16 inch barrel. Any and all recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

GolfR · Dec 15, 2017

At 100-150 yards my opinion is that a red dot or 1x scope is sufficient. This of course assumes that you aren't trying to bullseye shoot but I kind of doubt you are doing that with 300 blk.

My personal favorite red dot right now is the Sig Romeo 5x, mainly because of the motion on feature. I'm assuming you built an AR so I suggest getting a red dot with the AAA battery housing that is between the optic and the rail. This cuts down the view obstruction on the outside of the optic housing. The vortex sparc AR is another option which can be had on Ebay (new) for ~$140.

My favorite 1x prism scope is the Spitfire AR from vortex. Its a little bigger and heavier than a red dot but has a very clear and crisp reticle compared to a red dot. If you have an astigmatism, you will appreciate going this way over a red dot.

The other option is a low power scope. I've been very happy with my 1-4 Vortex PST. I have the first gen and it has been great for me. There are lots of used ones out there now since the second gen has come out. Similar to the Spitfire, the reticle is very crisp and can be used just like a red dot or prism scope at 1x and gives the advantage of 4x for longer range. This will be heavier than a red dot or prism scope and not have unlimited eye relief.

As you can probably tell, I'm a bit of a Vortex fanboy. I have been impressed with their products and their warranty is amazing. I have had two scopes replaced by them with no questions asked. The first was my 1-4x PST that was destroyed when my gun fell off of the shooting table when my bag blew off the adjacent table and the other was a 6-24 PST I bought used and was damaged by the previous owner by massively over tightening cheap scope rings.

retafshooter · Dec 15, 2017

Nikon is good also

I like this AR/223 1-4x from Bushnell on my 300 blk pistol:

MacGuns · Dec 15, 2017

I went with the Primary Arms 3x for my Blackout rifle. The ACSS reticle is setup for 300BLK and 7.62x39.

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...ented-7-62x39-300bo-acss-reticle-pac3xak300bo

Speed3 · Dec 15, 2017

I have a 2.5-10 vortex that I really like. Perfect hunting scope IMO

AlBeight · Dec 15, 2017

Nikon P-300Blk 2-7x. Calibrated for the 300 BO. Nice glass, if memory serves was only $200 +/-. I really like mine.

Melnic · Dec 15, 2017

I've got a budget of $400-$500

Wow, that's a nice budget for glass. I'm curious, are you looking for precision bench shooting or something else?

kstone803 · Dec 15, 2017

I'm ordering a Burris M-tac with fast fire red Dot on top next week for my 300 BO pistol. 1-4 with a red dot on top. I'll prolly ditch the red dot but we shall see.

photoracer · Dec 15, 2017

Melnic said:
Wow, that's a nice budget for glass. I'm curious, are you looking for precision bench shooting or something else?

$400-$500 is way low for precision bench shooting. You need to start at $1000 minimum for that and I do mean minimum.

Sev89 · Dec 15, 2017

Melnic said:
Wow, that's a nice budget for glass. I'm curious, are you looking for precision bench shooting or something else?

Hunting mostly, with some occasional range time thrown in. Figured I’d give myself a little bit of wiggle room, not knowing what my options were

Rob R. · Dec 15, 2017

I’d go red dot Romeo5 by Sig Sauer

iH8DemLibz · Dec 15, 2017

Throw a fixed four on it and go shooting.

Zero at 50 or 75 yards. Then employ holdover at 100 and 150 yards.

The money you save on the scope can go towards buying more ammo.

bman940 · Dec 16, 2017

I love shooting my .300 BO rifle's! I have no idea how I have some to own 4, maybe 5 not sure! I have them dialed in for different ammo's depending on the use. This particualr Ruger American in .300 BO is dialed in for a 75 yard zero shooting Gemtech 187 subs. It is quiet and at 75 yards shoot's a 3 shot .33 inch group. I have a Nikon PROSTAFF 5 3.5-14x40 BDC on the American. This season I shot a coyote at 100 yards while I had deer around my feeder 100 yards in another direction. The deer didn't even look up, the coyote on the other end dropped in his tracks! I also have a BO set up with PNW Subsonic 300 AAC Blackout 220 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail for my AAC BO SBR. This is topped with Nikon's BLACK FORCE1000, 30mm tube, 1-4X, illuminated reticle and weighs just 1 pound, all for less then $400. This is my hunting at night AR using a Predator Tactic's light. Lethal combination for predator's and hog's.

I also have one set up for 125gr Nosler BT ammo but I'll save that for another post. You are in for a lot of fun with your BO. As the projectiles get slower the accuracy drops off so find what works best for you.

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h2u · Dec 16, 2017

**temp thread hi-jack**
Nice rig, bman! I just purchased that exact rifle to use for dedicated predator hunting. I plan to put a digital night vision scope on it (the only type of night vision I can afford, for now).
What suppressor are you using? That will be my next purchase. It will be dedicated to the rifle and using only subsonic ammo. I don't care about weight. I just want the most suppression for the 300 subs.

Feel free to reply in PM so as to not muck up this thread

bman940 said:
I love shooting my .300 BO rifle's! I have no idea how I have some to own 4, maybe 5 not sure! I have them dialed in for different ammo's depending on the use. This particualr Ruger American in .300 BO is dialed in for a 75 yard zero shooting Gemtech 187 subs. It is quiet and at 75 yards shoot's a 3 shot .33 inch group. I have a Nikon PROSTAFF 5 3.5-14x40 BDC on the American. This season I shot a coyote at 100 yards while I had deer around my feeder 100 yards in another direction. The deer didn't even look up, the coyote on the other end dropped in his tracks! I also have a BO set up with PNW Subsonic 300 AAC Blackout 220 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail for my AAC BO SBR. This is topped with Nikon's BLACK FORCE1000, 30mm tube, 1-4X, illuminated reticle and weighs just 1 pound, all for less then $400. This is my hunting at night AR using a Predator Tactic's light. Lethal combination for predator's and hog's.

I also have one set up for 125gr Nosler BT ammo but I'll save that for another post. You are in for a lot of fun with your BO. As the projectiles get slower the accuracy drops off so find what works best for you.

engineerbrian · Dec 16, 2017

MacMoov said:
I went with the Primary Arms 3x for my Blackout rifle. The ACSS reticle is setup for 300BLK and 7.62x39.

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...ented-7-62x39-300bo-acss-reticle-pac3xak300bo

Thanks for the link. Seems like a good choice :thumbsup:

quickdraw17 · Dec 16, 2017

I use a red dot with a 3x magnifier. Good for close in and decent magnification for shots out to 100 yds.

bman940 · Dec 16, 2017

.30 cal suppressor

I have used a number of can's on my AR/Bolt rifles. The Ruger American wears a 7.62-SDN and ratcheet mount. I swap out on occasion and the ratchet has worked great for me for 3 years with no problem's. The American is so quiet and accurate that 2 buddies bought the same rifle. 1 will use a Yankee Hill and the other a Dead Air which I also use and have nothing but great things to say about how they work and their quality. Defintely try out some different types of ammo, super and sub's make a big difference. Check out Nikon's Spot On Program to get some idea of the ballistic's. The sub's are abouut like shooting a .45 but more fun!

This is a upper a buddy built for me wearing a MONARCH 3 2-8x32 BDC. Low profile and plenty of magnifcation for 125 gr Nosler BT bullets.

Sev89 · Dec 17, 2017

Snagged a primary arms 1-6 with the ACSS! I’ll be sure to post up some pictures once I get everything assembled. Thanks for the recommendations everyone

outrider58 · Dec 17, 2017

Sev89 said:
Snagged a primary arms 1-6 with the ACSS! I’ll be sure to post up some pictures once I get everything assembled. Thanks for the recommendations everyone

I have the same scope on mine. I love it!

Major03 · Dec 18, 2017

OP, what's the primary purpose of your rifle? Home Defense or hunting? Target shooting or a little of all of the above? Are you trying to keep it lightweight and slim or will you sacrifice weight for some versatility?

Shooting subs or supers, or switching back and forth between the two?

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