Sig Tango MSR

[Rademacher]

Picked up a Sig Tango MSR 1-6x last week, $400 down to $250, with what seems to be a fairly sturdy 1 piece mount included. I know, I know, Chinese made, cheap price, pure crap, right? Very impressed with this optic for the money. I come from a background which includes 1st Ranger Battalion Sniper PSG time, various competitive shooting disciplines, instruction, etc. I've used everything from the top Nightforce stuff, Leupold, Vortex, Zeiss, etc. Now, I'm not saying this is as good as a high end optic, but it blows away any lower priced optics that I've had on AR's and back-up guns in the past. 30mm tube, solid build, adjustments/clicks seem positive, it tracked well when zeroing, and glass is pretty decent. I have a few hundred rounds through it, I've bumped it around some, and I've experimented with grouping at 1x, 3x, and 6x power to seem if impact changed at 100m, no issues at all. Reticle is great, and illumination is decent in low light, although its not super bright in daylight. I prefer no illumination in daylight anyway, the black horseshoe in the center of the reticle is easy to pick up for quick shots. With Winchester 69gr Match, 3/4 MOA 5 shot groups at 100m off a bipod. I'll be taking out to play with the BDC reticle on steel from 100-800m this week, should be fun! I will update if I experience any issues with optic in coming months. -Dustin

 

[Bigdave0924]

I picked up one and looked at it in Sportsman’s warehouse the other day. I was pleasantly surprised at how clear it was.

 

[Rademacher]

Apprx 400-500rds through the rifle with this optic mounted so far, still performing great. It's taken a few good bumps during some CQB and vehicle training, no loss of zero. I took it out to the one mile range I have access to, and with Winchester 69gr Match, hits were consistent out to 600-700yds on USPSA size steel using the BDC reticle(didn't attempt further). Grouped today at 100m, still holding zero.

 

[CH Concealed]

We just got a few of these in at my shop and although I've not mounted and used one yet, they feel like a solid product. I may have to try one out soon, possibly as a replacement for my Bushnell AR Optics 1-4. I like the fact that they include the one-piece mount with it!

 

[Chris.]

I couldn’t resist for $250. Quality seems at least as good as a Vortex I have that was $100 more. I haven’t had it out to sight in yet but I am hopeful it holds up. The mount is for sure nicer than the basic offerings from PA and Vortex.

 

[CH Concealed]

I couldn’t resist for $250. Quality seems at least as good as a Vortex I have that was $100 more. I haven’t had it out to sight in yet but I am hopeful it holds up. The mount is for sure nicer than the basic offerings from PA and Vortex.

True, the price on them is excellent. Compared to a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6 at $300 plus the cost of a mount, they seem like a steal of a deal!

 

[92G]

Sig Romeo 5 or holosun equivalent can be had for $200. aimpoint PRO can be found for under $400. thus I don’t see a place for the Sig MSR red dot at $250. To me it’s a $125 red dot. YMMV.

 

[CH Concealed]

Sig Romeo 5 or holosun equivalent can be had for $200. aimpoint PRO can be found for under $400. thus I don’t see a place for the Sig MSR red dot at $250. To me it’s a $125 red dot. YMMV.

The Sig MSR red dot can be readily found for $120-$150, however this post is about the newly released Sig Sauer Tango MSR 1-6 power scope. It's their new entry into the LPVO market and at $250-$275 is very reasonably priced!

 

[92G]

The Sig MSR red dot can be readily found for $120-$150, however this post is about the newly released Sig Sauer Tango MSR 1-6 power scope. It's their new entry into the LPVO market and at $250-$275 is very reasonably priced!

ah thanks for correction…didnt realize this is an LPVO being discussed. I got out of those a few years ago and haven’t kept up with that market at all.

 

[Gnash.Hyena]

Sig scopes are good. Really clear glass for the price point, and the Hellfire dot works as it should. Their Romeo 5 is my favorite cheap red dot for a reason.

 

[73Chall]

FYI I just snagged two for $228 @ w $15 shipping total via BattleHawk Armory (very solid folk): https://battlehawkarmory.com/product/tango6-msr-1-6x24-30mm


I have been (for a bit less than a week) on a “Notify” list w MidwayUSA but this morning for second time copy & pasted the UPC into GunDeals.com and even though apparently NO ONE had one of these in stock a couple days ago the web is fat w them this am … for now …https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/798681642502

But again, only at one single place for $228 (and again, for now …!) https://battlehawkarmory.com/product/tango6-msr-1-6x24-30mm

 

[DirtySCREW]

Could these be mounted on Ak47 (7.62)?

DS

 

[Studentofthegun]

Apprx 400-500rds through the rifle with this optic mounted so far, still performing great. It's taken a few good bumps during some CQB and vehicle training, no loss of zero. I took it out to the one mile range I have access to, and with Winchester 69gr Match, hits were consistent out to 600-700yds on USPSA size steel using the BDC reticle(didn't attempt further). Grouped today at 100m, still holding zero.

Nice review man. We have lots of weird posts about foot fetishes and nine million COVID threads. Good to hear from somebody actually out there shooting.

You should post more.

 

[Prudii]

Could these be mounted on Ak47 (7.62)?

DS

Yes, You would need an appropriate mount though. Something like the below picture below. Both Midwest Industries and RS Regulate make them. Good luck finding one in stock though.

 

[Gnash.Hyena]

Could these be mounted on Ak47 (7.62)?

DS

With the appropriate mount as Prudii said, yes. though in my experience eye relief is an issue. Standard scope mounts put the optic so close to your face that eye relief is an issue, especially at higher magnification. I wasn't a fan, generally, but YMMV.

 

[DirtySCREW]

Yes, You would need an appropriate mount though. Something like the below picture below. Both Midwest Industries and RS Regulate make them. Good luck finding one in stock though.

Yeah...I got a RS regulate QD...just need the one that mounts to it that you mount the scope on.

Thoughts on this Sig versus the PA 1-6 ACSS??

DS

 

[Prudii]

Yeah...I got a RS regulate QD...just need the one that mounts to it that you mount the scope on.

Thoughts on this Sig versus the PA 1-6 ACSS??

DS

I haven't had any experience with either, however I do not like the ACSS reticle.

I personally would get the SIG. Comes with an cantilever mount even if you arent going to use it on an AK, and I like the aesthetics better.
I plan on getting one to put on my loaner 16" AR.

Brownells has the top half you need in stock https://www.brownells.com/optics-mo...es/ak47-akm-optic-mount-system-prod55213.aspx

100-011-749WB
AKR Picatinny Mount Upper Rail
Mfr Part: AKR

 

[KnotRight]

I have no problem with Sig scopes. Been running a couple Whiskey III on ARs and had one on a bolt action Savage 6.5 CM. I just wish they were 30 MM tubes. I do like the red dot on the scopes.

 

[9outof10mms]

I just sprung for one of these from PSA. Swapping out my old Aimpoint CompM2. I've been wanting something to make 100-200 yard shots easier than using the red dot. Ageing eyes and all that...

I've never used a scope like this--only red dots in my experience. From what I read it seems not practical to co-witness irons through these, correct? And it doesn't seem like a MBUS will fit behind this scope, so looks like it'll come off. Just seems weird to run a rifle with no source of iron sight.

 

[Rademacher]

I just sprung for one of these from PSA. Swapping out my old Aimpoint CompM2. I've been wanting something to make 100-200 yard shots easier than using the red dot. Ageing eyes and all that...

I've never used a scope like this--only red dots in my experience. From what I read it seems not practical to co-witness irons through these, correct? And it doesn't seem like a MBUS will fit behind this scope, so looks like it'll come off. Just seems weird to run a rifle with no source of iron sight.

You're correct on all of that. My Springfield Armory rear back-up sight doesn't fit under the optic. And, even on 1x, co-witnessing doesn't work well. You could go with 45° offset iron sights, or a 45° offset small red dot optic, or...just have a flip up iron sight on the front only. Surprisingly, with a consistent check to stock position, if in a bind, you can get hits on a silhouette sized target at 75-100m with only a front sight. Not ideal, but if all else failed, scope got cracked, you had to ditch it, the front sight would give you at least some reference for aiming.

 

[9outof10mms]

You're correct on all of that. My Springfield Armory rear back-up sight doesn't fit under the optic. And, even on 1x, co-witnessing doesn't work well. You could go with 45° offset iron sights, or a 45° offset small red dot optic, or...just have a flip up iron sight on the front only. Surprisingly, with a consistent check to stock position, if in a bind, you can get hits on a silhouette sized target at 75-100m with only a front sight. Not ideal, but if all else failed, scope got cracked, you had to ditch it, the front sight would give you at least some reference for aiming.

That's the other thing: without a quick disconnect of some sort, a scope isn't going anywhere in the heat of the moment. I may look into the 45-deg offsets.