AR-10 scope

[Steven M. Morse]

Finally got my hands on an AR-10 the other day but want yalls input on glass. I like Nikon and Vortex but i'm open to suggestions. What do yall have and why do you like it? Thx guys
 

[Matt.Cross]

I run a mixture, Primary Arms, Vortex, and NightForce. I like them all but I have to admit that I've become enamored of my NF stuff the more I use it.

[shooterrex]

Several of us running Athlon Argos.

I also have some Nikon scopes but they quit making scopes.

Leupold also makes some great glass.

[Savage11006]

I was always a nikon fan. They've been good scopes for me. But as shooter said they are no longer in scope biz, so in my search for new brands I've really started liking vortex. Just put one on my 6.5 i just built and am pleased with it thus far. 

[Lonewolf McQuade]

My 1st preference is Leupold -  when funds permit.

Have 5 of them currently. 

 

Budget scopes:

1st choice use to be Nikon, have 6 or so. Good solid scopes.

However after purchasing & playing with Arken optics, I feel the Arken is better to my eyes than the Nikon & with more features at a great price. I've bought 3 Arken now, replacing a Trijicon Accupoint TR23-2G i on my AR10, a Nikon M308 Tactical on a Ruger Precision. 308 & a Nikon M-223 in my Mossberg AR15. 

[98Z5V]

The Athlon Argos BTR Gen 2 in 6~24 would be perfect on that rifle.  And, it won't break the bank.

[sketch]

Vortex viper is my go to for the range i frequent, but has enough glass to push the longer range also. Cant beat the warrantee🍻🍻

[Rory Pamphlett]

I have a Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II on one of mine. I also have a Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24 on another. These both are excellent scopes. But never used any Nikon on my AR10.

The Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24 is mostly the premium scope for AR10.

[98Z5V]

1 hour ago, Rory Pamphlett said:

The Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24 is mostly the premium scope for AR10.

Depends on what distance you're shooting...   Perspective... 

Go hit the Intro Section and tell us about yourself.

[edgecrusher]

On 5/26/2022 at 11:11 PM, Rory Pamphlett said:

 

The Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24 is mostly the premium scope for AR10.

Hmmm. I’d argue that statement. That might be good for inside 400 yds but your fairly lacking power needed after that. 

[Rsquared]

Like Matt said, I've run a mixture of scopes across my AR-10's. From an Elcan on an SBR, to ACOG on carbines, to Nightforce on my 10 SASS. I just put together another SASS and put a Steiner on that one. It's comparable to the Nightforce on it's twin.

[MtnMike]

Leupold is my #1. Great glass. Great warranty & support. Usually lighter in weight than comparable scopes. Made in US.  Vortex is my # 2. Good Glass. Good warranty. Great Support. Usually better value than comparable scopes. My 2 cents, and that's probably what its worth.

[JMJ]

I have a Leupold Vx2 2-7x33mm on my Aero M5, probably “underpowered” by most folks opinion, but I put this rig together as a whitetail and hog set up for both spot n stalk and box stand hunting in some fairly thick woods where close shots or more the norm where the FOV has been too great of a benefit vs magnification higher than 7x. 
 

I’ve got two other Leupold scopes, an older Vari-x iic 3-9x50mm that’s on my predator hunting 5.56 and a fixed 4x rimfire on an A-bolt 22lr. I’ve also got a Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40mm on my 7mmRM A-bolt, a 3x Vortex rds magnifier and a Vortex Strikefire rds that float between rifles. I like both brands a lot.  Vortex has a lot of value for the price, but I lean a bit more towards Leupold fanboy in that their lens coatings seem to help a lot with washout from the rising and setting sun. 

[Sisco]

Taking a PA 1x6 off my AR10T carbine, as the rifle outperforms the limits of the scope. Putting on a PA 4x14 and moving the PA 1x6 to my DiamondbackAR15 carbine. So I would agree with Edgecrusher, 

On 5/27/2022 at 12:03 PM, edgecrusher said:

Hmmm. I’d argue that statement. That might be good for inside 400 yds but your fairly lacking power needed after that.