Need input for choosing optic for Recce

What is the definition of “Recce” here?

Are you trying to mirror the original carbine program, mirror the capability, or did you just buy a carbine with “Recce” in the name?

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I decided to go with the Leupold Multi-gunner 1-6 for mine. Still gotta save up a little more but it has all the things I wanted in a scope and it has a fire dot so it’s aimpoint like. And if I need my Aimpoint, it’s just a flip of the QD switches.

I am building a couple recce style rifles right now with slightly different purposes.

1.) Noveske 16" Light Recce barreled MUR upper w/ 15" NSR, no bipod, Geissele SD-C. I choose a Khales K16i SM2 for this set up. I wanted a variable that is truly like an Aimpoint at 1x (the k16i is it!) that I could dial up the magnification for target ID and to aid with shooting out to 500yds or so. Mainly I wanted a setup to run like a basic RDS carbine most of the time but with a little more capability at distance. With a Bobro extended mount the combo weighs 24.5oz and I can quickly swap the scope out with a T1/Bobro combo if desired.

2.) Noveske Recon MUR upper w/ 15" NSR, bipod, Geissele SD-E. I went with the Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32 EBR Mil on 30mm extended Bobro for this setup. Trident is the inspiration for this build. I intend to cut my teeth at precision shooting up to and past 600yds. The Vortex is not a Nightforce but for $700 dollars it is close enough to learn on and is still a quality optic.

Both optics are quite impressive thus far but I still can’t get over how nice is the K16i. It exceeded all expectations for a “jack/do all” carbine optic. The 2 moa dot is extremely bright and at 1x it really does feel like an Aimpoint (a 24oz Aimpoint that is).