AR finished; need scope help.

[Eddie1965]

I Just finished my second AR build, I went a little overboard on this one compared to my first one, simple M4 clone. I've never owned a scope and want to buy a scope that will do this rifle justice. I have 1,000-1,200 to spend on a scope. Could you guys help me out? This is what I have on this rifle:

Lower:
PSA lower
PSA parts kit
Ergo tactical deluxe grip with palm shelf
Magpul PRS stock
Stag buffer kit
Geissele DMR trigger
Magpul enhanced aluminum trigger guard

Upper:
This one: http://www.riflegear.com/p-1506-rifl...n-12-rail.aspx

[HappyCamper781]

$1k glass budget? Leupold.

[baih777]

What distance are you looking at.
There are some nice scopes 18x for $600 or less
Nice build
What brand is the bipod setup.

[biloutkast]

$1k glass budget? Leupold.

^^^This

[ott1]

Bushnell DMR 3.5-21x50

[00foreman]

+1 on Leupold! I have a VX-3 with no regrets

[farnorcal]

Trijicon accupoint 3x9

[Squidward]

Zeiss

[uxo2]

ACOG.

Because when you change your BARBIE
gun.

ACOG is still GTG.

[Stewdabaker23]

Trijicon ACOG

[Rangem4]

Nikon M-223 1X4.
I love it! $285

[ClickClickPow]

Sweet build, my vote Vortex viper pst

[digdug74]

I have 1,000-1,200 to spend on a scope.

You can easily spend half that and probably never know the difference. Get a "mid level" scope like Nikon or Vortex and spend the rest of your money on ammo. At current ammo prices, you'll need it.

[AeroEngi]

I'd go with a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50mm. They're about $700 and you get a lot of features for your money.

[FMJBT]

For what is essentially an SPR build, I'd suggest something with mid range magnification with FFP reticle. For my own SPR, I went with a Bushnell 3-12X44 FFP with mil based G2DMR reticle. FWIW, this scope has been outstanding out to the 650 yards that I have shot with it. The mil based reticle in this scope will allow for holdovers without dialing the scope out to around 850-900 yards with 75/77 grain ammo loaded to 5.56 specs.

Another one worth looking into would be the new Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10X32 FFP. While the reticle design is not as intuitive for holds as the G2DMR in the Bushnell, the Vortex scope is about 6 ounces lighter (18oz vs 24oz) and also has an illuminted reticle (If that kind of thing floats your boat).

Both scopes go for around $800-$900, although the Vortex is not yet available. Everything I've read says it should be out within a few months.