Viper Vortex HS 2.5-10x44 BDC on an AR-15
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ICANHITHIMMAN
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Bobro, Larue, or American defence machine all make a mount that will work for your rifle. I would suggest the Bobro extended SPR mount I have used all the others but Bobro is the best there is, zero shift after removal and instalation.
gjk5
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I have a Viper 6.5-20X44 PA BDC on my RRA Varminter, do not have a bunch of time behind it but it is a great scope (although too much for a .223, but the price was right)
ICANHITHIMMAN
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So why did you ask the question?
gjk5
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I think if you re-read the OP you will see he is asking about the scope/rifle combo. He never asked for mount advice.
battlestick
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I have the Vortex Diamondabck 4-12x44 with BDC reticle. Absolutely love it....
The reticle matches my 75 gr BTHP handloads at 2700 fps from my 16" RRA to 500 yds perfectly. I think the reticle may have been changed now, but mine is as follows.
+ = Zero
dot 1 = 1.5 MOA
dot 2 = 4.5 MOA
dot 3 = 7.5 MOOA
dot 4 = 11 MOA
The turrets dial spot on as well to get me to 750, and the box test I did when I first got it was spot on. In all honesty though, I do not dial my turrets often on that scope, so I cannot speak to the hardiness of the mechanical parts. It mostly doesn't go past 500.
IMO, You cannot go wrong spending money on Vortex Optics. I have a bolt gun at the smith now, and when it gets home she will get a Vortex of some flavor.
The reticle matches my 75 gr BTHP handloads at 2700 fps from my 16" RRA to 500 yds perfectly. I think the reticle may have been changed now, but mine is as follows.
+ = Zero
dot 1 = 1.5 MOA
dot 2 = 4.5 MOA
dot 3 = 7.5 MOOA
dot 4 = 11 MOA
The turrets dial spot on as well to get me to 750, and the box test I did when I first got it was spot on. In all honesty though, I do not dial my turrets often on that scope, so I cannot speak to the hardiness of the mechanical parts. It mostly doesn't go past 500.
IMO, You cannot go wrong spending money on Vortex Optics. I have a bolt gun at the smith now, and when it gets home she will get a Vortex of some flavor.
GonzoK34
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I purchased the 2.5x10x44PST and mounted on my 6.5 Grendel. It's a great scope. I developed data out to 1000yds and have been shooting out to 600 yds with great accuracy.
I Have several Nightforce scopes and their awesome. I've given my Leupolds to my brother and friends. When I build the 6.5 I decide to try the Vortex after reading several reviews here on the forum. I'm glad I did. Great scope for the price.
I have been switching it back and forth between my AR and my Weatherby MkV 223. Lots of fun.
Gonzo
SEMPER FIDELIS
I Have several Nightforce scopes and their awesome. I've given my Leupolds to my brother and friends. When I build the 6.5 I decide to try the Vortex after reading several reviews here on the forum. I'm glad I did. Great scope for the price.
I have been switching it back and forth between my AR and my Weatherby MkV 223. Lots of fun.
Gonzo
SEMPER FIDELIS
rdsii64
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I have a viper 6.5-20x44 on my RRA Predator Pursuit and I love it. eye relief is kind of short on 20 power but other than that I have nothing to complain about. As stated in another post, money spend on vortex optics is money well spent.
