lenardlex said:
I'm glad I have the folder now though, its easier to transport when I take it hog hunting.
...congratulations on your new FAL...DSA...primo !
...if you're looking for CQB capabilities aside from getting a reflex or holographic sight...your optic should be able to power down as close to 1 X as possible for those close in shots....an illuminated reticle is a big plus...especially when shooting with both eyes open...as you should be close in...and even further out to ranges of up to 200 yards or more with some magnification...
...the Fal...by nature of it's design...is not a precision "target" rifle...but a solid ~ 2 MOA performer with most ammunition...although you "may" be able to shoot close to 1 MOA with good match ammunition such as Federal Gold Medal Match 168 BTHP...in your case i believe rapid target aquistion is your primary goal...
...i would recomend a low power variable with an illuminated reticle...
...this one...
http://nightforceoptics.com/nightforces ... 24nxs.html
...i would go with the FC-2 reticle...especially for dangerous game at close range...my second choice would be the NP-1...this reticle will allow you to shoot "slightly" more accurately at range...and is still a "fast" retical since the perimiter bars will draw your eyes to it's center...
http://nightforceoptics.com/nightforces ... etail.html
...two things to consider for rapid target aquisition are eye relief and the diameter of the exit pupil...the greater the eye relief...and the larger the exit pupil...the less critical eye position and check weld become...at 1 X you can use this scope as a sort of "quasi" red dot sight...
...another excellent field grade scope is this one...not quite as durable as the Nightforce...but close...
http://swfa.com/Leupold-15-5x20-Mark-4- ... P3309.aspx
...the illuminated SPR would be a good choice for any application...
...if you feel you need more magnification i would go with either the Nightforce 2.5-10X32 with the FC-2 or NP-1 or the Leupold Leupold 2.5-8x36 Mark 4 MR/T 30mm Riflescope...although the TMR will not be as effective at shorter ranges as the SPR...
... magnified optics have entered the "horsepower race"...and it is a great misconception that greater magnification will yield better results...i personally believe that...especially when used in the field...you should use the lowest power setting that will adequately magnify your target to make a good shot...not only will you have a greater field of view and greater situational awareness....but you will greately reduce the potential for aiming error...
...my pennies worth...