6.8 Leupold

[rangemax]

I am looking for the best Leupold scope for my 18" Bison. I just looked at the Mark AR series and I like the way they look. I have several Leupold's including 2 Vari-X II's a Vari-X III and a Vari-X I.

I looked at the Mark AR series as they are moderately priced and look really good. Is there a benefit going with the Mark AR over the Vari-X series?

What is the best option for Leupold's in this range for the 6.8?

[OC455]

What is your purpose for the 6.8. Check out the VX-R too.

[Camp Cook]

I have a Leupold VX111 4.5-14X40mm 30mm tube Varmint reticle on my RA XCR-L in 6.8SPC.

[The ARmadillo]

Like OC said... We need to know intended use to provide recommendation. That being said, I run a Mark AR 4-12 on my lightweight 5.56 for varmints and the VX-R Patrol 1.25-4 on my ARP barreled 6.8. I've taken deer @ 250yds with the low powered VX-R. My Mark AR is designed for a 55gr 5.56, and my intention was to use it for smaller targets, sometimes at long distances, while the VX-R was for close range hogs and deer. Things seldom go as planned, but both have their advantages and both will do the job.

[ArtFWTx]

Mark ARs are fine. Pick the mag range you need and go shooting. For a little more the Vx-r patrol gives you matching mil/mil turrets and reticle plus illuminated reticle for low light shooting. If you're just point and shoot hunting and shooting the matching adjustments may not matter.

[EWP]

I like the VXR and the Bushnell Elite 6500 series, Bushnell has a 2.5-16x42 MIl Dot for under $600 which is a very good deal, I also have one of my like new Trijicon Accupoints 3-9x40 for sale at $600 also if your interested.