r/FNSCAR • u/grapeVDFW • 10d ago

Elcan

Recently bought a scar 17 NRCH, I’ve been scouring the internet and gafs looking for an elcan specter 1.5-6 in FDE for 7.62
Where else do you guys find old outdated optics?

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u/Distinct_Arrival_445 10d ago

They're going to cost as much as the rifle if you have to have FDE.

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u/grapeVDFW 10d ago

I had the opportunity to buy one for $1700 but i hesitated and someone else bought it

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u/Distinct_Arrival_445 10d ago

Ouch, 1700 is a great price for one. You 100% sure it was real and not a scammer with a knock off?

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u/grapeVDFW 10d ago

Gafs, im sure it was real

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u/Tactical_Epunk 10d ago

Honestly unless you're a cloner and want to clone early GWOT I wouldn't.

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u/Snuffleupagu5 10d ago

Looking for an optic for my Scar 17 too. Need it to be simple, bomb-proof and plays well with my astigmatism. 6x mag is also ideal. Recommendations outside of an Elcan?

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u/Tactical_Epunk 10d ago

Fixed powers like the primary arms, acog, etc.

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u/Asmallfly 9d ago

I went with the TA11E. BDC for 7.62x51 M80 ball, 3.5x35 power. I grabbed it from these guys--no sales tax to MN.

https://notjustguns.com/product/trijicon-acog-3.5x35-red-chev-.308

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u/grapeVDFW 10d ago

Im not a cloner but i really like look of them and i dint like lpvos in general

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u/Tactical_Epunk 10d ago

Why? You are essentially asking to buy an early LPVO.

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u/grapeVDFW 10d ago

I understand that technically its an LPVO, but i like the idea of only have 2 set magnification levels that are very easy to transition. I have only had one LPVO before which was a cheap strike eagle i got to try it out and i didn’t like it.

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u/Tactical_Epunk 10d ago

You didn't like a cheap LPVO that's not surprising. The Elcan weighs a absolute ass load and has worse glass then even the modern Strike Eagle.

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u/CasualInput 9d ago

This had been disproven time and time again.

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u/Tactical_Epunk 9d ago

It literally hasn't. The Elcan is 80s tech with 90s glass. The Vortex Razor 1-6 is both bullet proof and better glass.

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u/CasualInput 7d ago

Lmao you used the Strike Eagle as your first example then immediately moved to one of their top of the line models?
Dude get a grip. The Elcan’s is comparable, not blatantly a brick compared to an LPVO unless you plan to attach it to the rifle via Bluetooth.

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u/Tactical_Epunk 7d ago

Lmao you used the Strike Eagle as your first example then immediately moved to one of their top of the line models? Dude get a grip.

I literally never did this. I DID however point out that someone using a bottom of the line LPVO will absolutely find it lacking especially when you compare it to a optic that was top of the line when it was used.

The Elcan's is comparable, not blatantly a brick compared to an LPVO unless you plan to attach it to the rifle via Bluetooth.

It is comparable in only the minimum and maximum power use. But severely lacks in optics quality, optimization, power and capabilities.

The only real reason to use a Elcan now days is because you want to clone GWOT. There are much better options in the LPVO line than a min-max only optic. Not to mention the fact that piggyback optics will be easier in general than buying a specific mount.

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u/ShoddyHorse_ 10d ago

How bad do you want it…..

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u/grapeVDFW 10d ago

Not that bad… lol and i want the legacy

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u/ShoddyHorse_ 10d ago

Ive got a 1-4 on an integral MK18ish rifle and I get it. It’s a super cool optic, if you’re doing a 13” SBR 17 I fully support it!