The Colt Retro Optic

Take a Colt retro optic out past its intended range in this Brownells range session with Caleb and Steve. In this video, the guys test the Brownells and Colt retro 4x carry handle scope setup from 100 all the way out to 500 yards using a retro-style AR-15 build with a Brownells 601 upper. The goal is simple: see how practical the classic fixed 4x optic really is at distance using standard M193-style 55 grain FMJ ammunition. Along the way, Caleb and Steve discuss retro optic design, duplex crosshairs, practical accuracy, old-school rifle setups, and what shooters can realistically expect from vintage-style AR optics at extended ranges. This video also highlights the differences between retro rifle shooting and modern precision rifle setups while showing just how capable these old-school carry handle optics can still be in practical use. Approximate Chapters 00:00 Intro and Retro Scope Testing 00:27 Colt Retro Optic Overview 01:02 Retro Scope Manufacturing Details 01:36 100 Meter Zero Setup 01:53 Stretching the Retro Scope to 500 Yards 02:17 Duplex Crosshair Discussion 03:25 Adjusting the Scope from 100 to 200 05:15 Shooting at 300 Yards 06:21 Moving to the 400 Yard Silhouette 06:53 Brownells Retro 601 Upper Details 07:56 Attempting 500 Yard Hits 09:11 Cease Fire for Deer on the Range 10:41 Returning to the 500 Yard Target 12:16 Holdovers and Impact Corrections 13:27 Practical Accuracy of the Retro Scope 14:14 Final Thoughts on the Colt Retro Optic 15:20 Outro and Viewer Comments Products Featured Brownells Retro 4x Carry Handle Scope Colt Retro Optic Brownells Retro 601 Upper 1:12 Twist Barrel M193 55 Grain FMJ Ammunition Retro AR-15 Build