Best MK18 Optics
EOTECH EXPS3-4 - Best Overall
Why Use The EOTech? This MK18 EOTECH setup is for serious CQB tactical shooters and home defenders within 50 yard to 300 yard distance. For CQB use absolutely!
CQB Holdover - Use the bottom of the 68 MOA ring for fast close range holdover to compensate CQB sight over bore offset.
Shoot With Both Eyes Open - Widen your situational awareness and not miss anything in the corner of your eye
Unobstructed FOV - Easily acquire the target while shooting on the move, shooting over barricade and around corners.
Night Vision Capable - Shoot in the dark with night vision goggles using the NV mode. Not many sights out there have this feature.
Sight in at 36 yard for the tightest 5" shot group (25 - 100 yards)
Fast Ranging BDC Reticle - Range a 5'8" tall human size target inside the 68 MOA reticle to quickly estimate relative target distance. In addition, use a magnifier behind the EXPS3 -4 to Engage up to 600 yards
Raised Height - The sight sits at 1/3rd co-witness height for better cheek position for most shooters and clears over any iron sights.
Features:
- Magnification: 1X
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Reticle Type: 2 MOA Red Dot
- Turret : 0.5 MOA / Click
- Length: 3.1 inches
- Weight: 4.7 oz
ELCAN SpecterDR - Used By Spec Ops
1-4X Instantly - Skip 2X and 3X that shooters never use. Just flip the magnification between 1X and 4X like a switch.
Compact For Dual Role Missions - It's much more compact two in one scope.
Built Like A Tank - Raytheon Technology built the ELCAN for the warfighters in the field as tough as their aerospace defense weapon systems to win fights. It survives drop, kick, bump, shear and other physical abuses to retain zero.
BDC Reticle - Calibrated for the NATO 5.56 up to effective 1000 yards (100 yd zero) with fast ranging scale to estimate target distance without getting off the scope.
Clear Glass & Large FOV - The large FOV at 4X feels like looking at the target on a 50" TV through the scope right in front of the eye.
Features:
- Magnification: 1-4X
- Objective Lens: 32mm
- Eye Relief: 2.75"
- Reticle Type: 5.56 BDC
- Turret : 0.5/ Click
- Length: 6.02 inches
- Weight: 23.2 oz
Aimpoint Micro - Best Durability
Why Aimpoint is the best - The MK18 Aimpoint Micro setup is for serious CQB shooters and people wanting a super low profile, low drag and lightweight MK18, even more so than the EOTECH EXPS3.
Insane battery life - Insane 50,000+ hours (~5 yrs), which means the sight is always on and ready!
Built like a tank - Throw it, kick it, drop it... nothing will throws off the zero. The forged 7075 T6 aluminum housing protects external and internal components against rough handling and shock.
CQB & Mid Range - Turn your MK18 into a CQB & mid range combat machine by adding a red dot magnifier behind it for more magnification & PID capability
There are many aftermarket mounts available, be sure to check out Scalarworks LEAP mount. By far the best skeletonized mount available
Features:
- Magnification: 1X
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Reticle Type: 2 MOA Red Dot
- Turret : 0.5 MOA / Click
- Length: 3.1 inches
- Weight: 4.7 oz
Holosun 515GM - Best Aimpoint Micro Alternative
HS515GM for MK18 red dot - This is by far the closest mil-spec quality micro red dot to the Aimpoint Micro T2 but at 1/2 the price.
See Through Flip Covers - Just like the Aimpoint Pro, it protects the optic from dust, and no need to flip up the lens covers before engaging
Motion Activated Reticle - ShakeAwake technology activates the reticle upon sensing any movement, and it turns off to save battery when sitting at rest
Mulit-Reticle - Just like the HS510C, cycle through different reticles for your specific need
Uses Aimpoint Micro Mount - Uses any aftermarket Aimpoint Micro mounts you like with various height options
Common FAQ
Can MK18 Optic Setup Be Multi Role?
Yes, A red dot + magnifier setup is great for rapid close up engagement and targets up to 300 yards. When done shooting long range, just flip the magnifier to the side or removal off the rifleto cut weight.
It's also a great configuration for shooters who generally shoot CQB distanced targets behind covers, barricades and through tight spaces like the 9 hole drill.
LPVO is a great hybrid between a 1X prism and a long range scope, but it takes up lot of space on the top rail. For a CQB designated rifle, a red dot setup is the best.
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