Scope for 6mm ARC

[Tonopah]

I bought a Proof Research Elevation 2.0 MTR rifle in 6mm ARC. 18" Sendero profile barrel. It will arrive soon.

I have daily access to a range with steel out to 800 yards. I normally shoot MOA but I am interested in trying a Mil Rad scope for the first time. I have a Kestrel 5700 Elite and a Garmin Xero chronograph.

I am not an experienced precision shooter at all. I am learning as I go along. The Kestrel is becoming slightly less mysterious.

I would like to scope the rifle and have been thinking about a Trijicon Tenmile FFP optic . But I would like input from you all before I decide on and buy a scope. There are a lot of choices out there and I would sort of like to do it more or less right the first time around. This won't really be a hunting rifle -- more for paper targets and steel from a bench.

 

[buckbrush]

Put the best glass on it you can afford and I certainly wouldn't get hung up on excessive magnification. Like 20x max in my opinion. I am guessing you won't go back to minutes after using Mils either.

Without knowing your budget or weight limits, I'll recommend the ZCO 4-20x50 with the MPCT-2 reticle. They outperform anything I've used…but I've not tried a TT yet.

"Life's too short for crap glass…"

- buckbrush

 

[FEENIX]

I would like to scope the rifle and have been thinking about a Trijicon Tenmile FFP optic . But I would like input from you all before I decide on and buy a scope. There are a lot of choices out there and I would sort of like to do it more or less right the first time around. This won't really be a hunting rifle -- more for paper targets and steel from a bench.

I know that there are few here that are very pleased with them, @Deputy819 .

 

[lancetkenyon]

Tangent Theta TT525P
Tangent Theta TT315P
Tangent Theta TT315M
ZCO 527
ZCO 420
S&B PMII 3-27 Hi-power MTC LT
S&B PMII 3-20 MTC LT (or the US model)
S&B PMII 5-25 MTC LT
Kahles K324i
Kahles K525i
Kahles K318i
March FX 4.5-28WA HM

I didn't go crazy with the big magnification suggestions like the ZCO 840, TT735P, S&B PMII 5-45, Kahles K540i, Kahles K864, March 5-42, etc.
That would be ridiculous to suggest those...right?

I LOVE it when they don't give a budget!

 

[Deputy819]

I know that there are few here that are very pleased with them, @Deputy819 .

Affirmative, Sir!

I would like to scope the rifle and have been thinking about a Trijicon Tenmile FFP optic . But I would like input from you all before I decide on and buy a scope.

Okay, so "if" you're in the Trijicon Ten Mile arena your budget (for new ones) must be at least in the $1K-$2K area. I've owned two Ten Mile 5-50x56's and one Ten Mile in the 'HX' platform. All 3 have been rock solid, have BRILLIANT glass, functioned flawlessly and tracked flawlessly, BUT they are HEAVY! However, as per your post you'll be punching paper and steel from the bench….so WEIGHT is your friend here.

 

[RWE]

I want ALL the zoomies!!!

 

[Tonopah]

Well, I changed course considerably. Hate to disappoint you guys.

Given that the Proof 6 ARC is a light weight rifle and the cartridge is a very light kicker, I decided that putting a truly light weight scope on it makes sense. I chose a simple, plain vanilla and unexciting Vortex Razor LHT 4.5x22x50 FFP MRAD scope with the XLR-2 reticle. At 22 oz that will keep the package light and even if the LHT is not the most durable scope on the block, it should stand up to 6 ARC just fine.

I will use this platform to learn MILS and I still need a scope for a Tikka/Proof carbon barreled 6.5 Creedmoor that I am putting together. I like all of these scopes [Trijicon Tenmile 4.5x30x56 FFP mil, Nightforce NX6 5x30x56 FFP mil, Steiner T6Xi 5x30x56 FFP mil, or Vortex Razor Gen lll 4x24x44 FFP mil] and may pick one for the 6.5 Creedmoor build or maybe put one of them on a 6.5 PRC that I have in my rack.

 

[Deputy819]

Well, I changed course considerably. Hate to disappoint you guys.

No disappointment here…..you asked for input on the Trijicon Ten Mile and that's what "I" gave you.

There are a lot of choices out there

^^^^^THIS^^^^^ is VERY true. In the end you gotta do what works for you. Good luck with the Vortex! "I've" never had problems with their scopes either and their warranty is hard to beat.

 

[Tonopah]

I am still inclined to buy the Tenmile 4.5x30x56 but put it on a different rifle. I have a number of Accupoints (totally different kind of scope, of course) and really like them. I have a little 3x9 Accupoint with the post green triangle on a very light weight Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08 and it is a very fast acquisition rifle for hunting. With regard to the Tenmile, although I am no expert, I do like the reticle and think it would be a good fit for me in a more powerful rifle. I may swap out the scope that I currently have on a Tikka 7 PRC and try the Tenmile on it (replacing a 3x18 scope that I have on it now). Your advice has not been wasted.

 

[Rob67gmc]

For bench shooting at paper, I like all the power I can use. I love my Vortex Golden Eagle. 60x is a bit much if conditions aren't perfect, usually stay around 40x-45x.

 

[JustMe2]

If you're buying a new scope, buy the new breed of scopes with a built in HUD (headsup display). It makes adjusting the turret so much more enjoyable and no mistakes dialing the wrong number on the turret. My buddy is always dialing his turret to the wrong MIL number. The ballistics algorithm is built into the HUD scopes, so no going back & forth to a kestral/phone calculator or even the need to look at it or a drop card - just range the target, look through the scope, and dial the distance number not a number of clicks, the actual range number (728 yds). Scopes like Revic, Burris, Swarovski, etc., offer scopes with this HUD feature. Or, you could buy a scope with an internal rangefinder and HUD like the Burris Eliminator 6 which calculates a holdover without dialing a turret. Then you don't need a separate kestral/phone or rangefinder. The scope does everything for you.

MOA or MIL reticle makes no difference. They are both just measuring scales. MIL is coarser and requires fewer turns of the turret to adjust for range, but MOA has finer adjustments. Pick your poison. You really won't notice a difference using either. I'd just buy what you are used to and comfortable with. I have both and just dial whatever number the ballistc calculator spits out - so it makes no difference to me whether the number 10 is MIL or MOA, it's still #10. Some competitive shooters think the second or two they save dialing a MIL vs a MOA turret makes a difference, but they also spend way more time getting their rests and shooting position adjusted just right. So, does saving a second or two really matter overall?

 

[javman]

I have the Athlon Midas TAC 6-24 on my 6 arc and it's a great! 1000yds crystal clear and tracks well.

 

[Mrvmax]

I got the Trijicon Ten Mile when Europtic had them on clearance and I also got one free when I bought a Trijicon Thermal a while back. I like it and I also like the Vortex Razor HD and Nightforce Benchrest and ATACR scopes too. Even my lower end Sig is a decent scope.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Well, I changed course considerably. Hate to disappoint you guys.

Given that the Proof 6 ARC is a light weight rifle and the cartridge is a very light kicker, I decided that putting a truly light weight scope on it makes sense. I chose a simple, plain vanilla and unexciting Vortex Razor LHT 4.5x22x50 FFP MRAD scope with the XLR-2 reticle. At 22 oz that will keep the package light and even if the LHT is not the most durable scope on the block, it should stand up to 6 ARC just fine.

I will use this platform to learn MILS and I still need a scope for a Tikka/Proof carbon barreled 6.5 Creedmoor that I am putting together. I like all of these scopes [Trijicon Tenmile 4.5x30x56 FFP mil, Nightforce NX6 5x30x56 FFP mil, Steiner T6Xi 5x30x56 FFP mil, or Vortex Razor Gen lll 4x24x44 FFP mil] and may pick one for the 6.5 Creedmoor build or maybe put one of them on a 6.5 PRC that I have in my rack.