Hog hunting / “Do it all” AR optics set up

[Sbird2019]

I am currently building a 16 inch barrel AR platform (standard .223 / 5.56) and will be throwing a suppressor on as well. In the near term, this will be my hog hunting / “do it all” rifle.

The question is, do I go for a premium 1x-8x or 1x-10x LPVO and call it a day, or should I go for a more purpose built optic with higher magnification and greater light transmission on top and then throw a canted red dot on the side for the close in shots


**Disclaimer, I know the ultimate solution is to have built for purpose tools, but in the short term, I need to prioritize addressing the most likely usages / scenarios first

 

[hereinaz]

I am liking a LPVO with illumination these days. One optic per rifle. I tried the 45 with and didn’t work for me.

 

[JFK]

What type of terrain, thick vegatation or open country, and typical shot distance?

 

[Sbird2019]

What type of terrain, thick vegatation or open country, and typical shot distance?

Primary environment is moderate to thick piney woods in east Texas with a couple open plots with the furthest being a max of approx 230 yards.
Typical shot distance would be well under 70 yds and in

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Some what of a sleeper optic is the delta stryker 1-6. Jap made, polish company, just an overall nice AR scope with a good reticle and daylight bright dot. The 1-10’s and 1-8’s lose too much on either end of the spectrum. A 1-6 would fit your needs well.

 

[RDF1]

I haven't hog hunted in daylight in a few years. But my favorite was a 1-8 bushnell use to make.

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It's very nice on 1x but still good on 8x for the longer shots even getting later in the evening.

Looks like they don't make them anymore tho

 

[Boltgun]

I much prefer a lpvo, or a good 2-7 although those are not in vogue these days. I have made snap shots at fast moving little pigs as close as 5 yards and been ok with a 2x base, although 1x is preferable.

Need a good QD mount for swapping out to thermal.

You may also find you want a shorter barrel once your can arrives.

 

[RWT]

Sightron. 1x6x24 IR. Passed the drop test. Glass is plenty for hunting and illumination. All for under $500. Plenty of mag for hogs to 200. I have one and it works well on an AR. Make sure you are running better bullets on a 556. I have had boars over 200 lbs run to far for me with HP’s and 55 gr varmit rounds.

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