What good is a rifle without a scope? Of course, there will always be people out there that say you should shoot with iron sights, and iron sights will never break like optics will. But using iron sights only is like banging hookers with a condom, it is way better, and much more of an adventure without.
My plan with the MR762A1 is to use it as a precision or DMR out to 1,000 yards or so. This rules out low power options. I wanted something with a Horus-Like reticle and clear glass. I ended up deciding on the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56mm with the EBR-2C MOA reticle.
First impression of the scope is that its beefy. Just like the rifle it is getting mounted on, it has some heft. It is built like a tank, and weighs in at 47 ounces. The 3-18 is only a few ounces lighter, so the 4.5-27 was a no brainer. I have also never found myself wishing for less high end magnification.
Having owned Nightforce Optics in the past, I find the glass clarity better than the NXS scopes that I have had in the past, and that is saying quite a bit. No edge to edge distortion and a generous eye box at all power ranges.
The Razor HD Gen II features a 34mm tube, giving it an awesome 113.5 MOA of adjustment. The EBR-2C reticle gives you plenty of options for holdover and windage, without having to count dots or guess where exactly you are shooting. I chose the MOA reticle since I tend to think in inches instead of metric bullshit. As they say, there are countries that use the metric system, and countries that have been to the moon.
The scope is first focal plane, meaning the reticle will always match at any power you are on. This makes it great for quick shots on the go without having to worry what magnification you are on. If you want to look up more specs on the scope, click here.
Having owned Nightforce Optics in the past, I find the glass clarity better than the NXS scopes that I have had in the past, and that is saying quite a bit. No edge to edge distortion and a generous eye box at all power ranges.
The Razor HD Gen II features a 34mm tube, giving it an awesome 113.5 MOA of adjustment. The EBR-2C reticle gives you plenty of options for holdover and windage, without having to count dots or guess where exactly you are shooting. I chose the MOA reticle since I tend to think in inches instead of metric bullshit. As they say, there are countries that use the metric system, and countries that have been to the moon.
The scope is first focal plane, meaning the reticle will always match at any power you are on. This makes it great for quick shots on the go without having to worry what magnification you are on. If you want to look up more specs on the scope, click here.
The turrets are simple but brilliant. You get 25 MOA out of each revolution, with a little tit that pops out on the left side to let you know when you are past one revolution. The turrets are locking, so to adjust you have to pull out on the turret, then dial your adjustments. The clicks are positive and precise, with no mush or overtravel. The scope has a built in zero stop, with the scope stopping 1.25 MOA below zero so that you can dial down if you are shooting closer than your zero. Zeroing the scope itself is cake. Simply use a coin or the supplied tool to remove the center cap off the turret and loosen three set screws. Once you have done this you have infinite zero capability. Just turn the adjustment to zero. Once you have zeroed your scope tighten the set screws, replace the cap and you are set. No playing about with bullshit shims or sacrificing chickens to work the zero stop. Easy peasy!
On the left side of the scope is the parallax and illumination adjustment. The illumination knob is well thought out. It is recessed within the parallax adjustment. By pulling on the knurled portion the adjustment becomes visible. It has 11 brightness settings, with an off position between each of the settings. Once you have adjusted it to your liking, you just push the knob back in and go on with your business. Pretty damned slick.
On the left side of the scope is the parallax and illumination adjustment. The illumination knob is well thought out. It is recessed within the parallax adjustment. By pulling on the knurled portion the adjustment becomes visible. It has 11 brightness settings, with an off position between each of the settings. Once you have adjusted it to your liking, you just push the knob back in and go on with your business. Pretty damned slick.
Illumination knob shown pressed into parallax housing
Illumination knob shown ready to use
Having the best scope in the world means absolutely nothing if you have a poor mounting system. For me the mount was a no brainer: Geissele. Geissele makes the absolute, bar none, greatest mounts, handguards, and accessories that money can buy. I chose the Super Precision 20 MOA mount. The thing is an absolute work of art. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum and with serialized scope caps, this thing is the king of AR style scope mounts. With the recoil lugs on the mount they slide into the picatinny rail of the MR like they were machined together. This mount is not a quick detach throw lever voodoo afair, it uses 1/2" nuts to secure it to your weapon. Absolutely bomb proof would be an understatement.
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No puny levers to break here!
So, how does it perform?
Pretty damned good if I must say so myself! As of the time of this writing, I have shot the rifle quite a bit. But, I shan't get ahead of myself, and I will reveal that at a later time. As long as I actually do the whole "writing articles" thing.
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