300 Blackout Optics

[HT4]

Choosing an optic for my 300 blackout build is proving difficult. I only have another $600-650 to spend if I am going to bring the build in within budget. The scopes with the blackout BDC reticles are, therefore, priced way the heck above what I’m looking to spend. I want variable power with the low end being at 1 – 1.5 and the high end being 4+.

Right now the front runner is the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 (pic below) with the MOA reticle which looks like it can be had for $500. The reason I am looking at that over other comparable options is that it has a true 1x and it’s reticle is pretty good for holdovers (see pic below). Since the subsonic rounds I will be using most of the time fly like a freaking rainbow, this is an important feature (though I would have preferred a longer elevation axis since 30 MOA only take me to about 280 yards, but past that I can dial in some more distance). Very few other scopes can give me this kind of holdover accuracy.

If I go with this, I will likely use the American Defense Recon QD mount (pic below).

I’m interested in what other people are using on their 300BLK builds and/or whether anyone can suggest a better option for me within (or close to) my budget.

Thanks.

 

[Kingjamez]

If I were buying a new low power scope, I'd look at the 1-6's. Optisan has new one that looks nice, but doesn't have BDC. SWFA also has a 1-6 coming out. Im using a FireField 1-6 with mil hashes and am very happy with it. However, it's well below your price range.

I prefer the Larue QD's like the LT-104, but the American Defense looks pretty nice.

-Jim

 

[ride4frnt]

All this variable stuff has me second guessing my .300 project. I've convinced myself that I want one, but i don't know if it's what I want from a practicality standpoint. I'm gonna wait til last thing to buy the barrel that way I know for sure it's what I want.

 

[BradMacc82]

Since I've blown most of my budget, for now I'm just using a cheap 2x7 optic. It's got over 4" of eye relief and at 2x I can still shoot with both eyes open, so for now it'll have to do. Pending an actual range trip, it may stay, but it's likely to go away.

I'm interested in seeing what other's have done for their own setups, once I recover some I'll be looking at other options.

 

[BenL]

I like that reticle. I have a 1.8-10X on mine, but I have below average eyesight.

Also, American Defense offers that mount in a 20 MoA model. If I had it to do again, that's the one I'd get. At some point, I might sell mine and get the 20 MoA model.

 

[ride4frnt]

Here is some good info for you. I'm most likely going with a Nikon m-223 on mine, the lifetime warranty is one reason, and the software that comes with it is another reason. You can use their bdc reticle and compute different load data and it will spit out results for your needs
http://www.300BLKTALK.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=78443

 

[JoeBobOutfitters.com]

We just got in a batch of Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 Scopes w/ MOA Reticle. They took a handful of months to arrive, but now they're back in stock again.

I have the same scope but the capped turret version on my most recent 3gun rifle. They're really nice scopes for the money. In that price range, the Vipers hold their own. We sell more Vipers than we do Vortex Diamondbacks and Crossfire scopes.

IMO, the 300BLK is pretty well suited to a 1-4 or 1-6 style of scope. A nice 1power for close-range stuff and a little power to reach out there a bit. A reticle to do some educated hold-over with as well is a plus for longer range stuff.

Obviously your setup is designed for a closer quarters rifle, and not a long range setup, so I'd think any of the 1-4 or 1-6 variety would suit you well.

 

[DrunkUncles]

I went with one of these:

No magnification, but I like it.

 

[armed ferret]

Out of curiosity OP, I haven't been following your build...what upper is that?

 

[HT4]

Out of curiosity OP, I haven't been following your build...what upper is that?

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/LAR...e_Upper_Receiver_p/lar-223-ops-4-stripped.htm

 

[sailskidrive]

I have the exact same Viper and ADM setup on my Sig 716, it's a great combo. I really like CQB reticle.

 

[LineofSight]

I went with one of these:

No magnification, but I like it.

Sweet setup...had no idea DD made 300 blk barrels.

 

[2Asales&Supplies]

Sweet setup...had no idea DD made 300 blk barrels.

We have Daniel Defense 300 uppers, complete rifles and Vortex Viper PST 1-4s in stock. You should come by and browse sometime.

 

[DrunkUncles]

Yeah, I think they are a new (as of this yr) for DD. Great rifle, a whole lot of fun to shoot. Very smooth.

 

[DrunkUncles]

We have Daniel Defense 300 uppers, complete rifles and Vortex Viper PST 1-4s in stock. You should come by and browse sometime.

And Mark is the very "gentleman" that I bought the rifle from... And I use the term gentleman very loosely... Jus say'n!

 

[Bootknife]

I Got My DD Upper in .300 BO from Mark as well...It Is A SWEET Shooter! I THINK I WILL SUPPRESS IT NEXT!

 

[LineofSight]

We have Daniel Defense 300 uppers, complete rifles and Vortex Viper PST 1-4s in stock. You should come by and browse sometime.

I'll certainly be by...hopefully next Saturday. Not a fan of their rails though. Wish the new Troy Battle rail delta would drop straight in, then I'm probably sold...doesn't appear to have A2 post though according to their site.

 

[armed ferret]

We have Daniel Defense 300 uppers, complete rifles and Vortex Viper PST 1-4s in stock. You should come by and browse sometime.

I'll be stopping by to discuss a YHM Phantom 7.62 when I get home.