AR Scope 3-9x40 which to go with?

[Arnelcheeze]

I have had both, i would put the Leupold glass a bit better than the Nikon
and the Nikon turrets were a bit sloppy compared to the Leupold. Both optics did the job equally well and the BDC works, used both of them on AR's and .223 bolt actions.

[bman940]

P-223 3-9 BDC 600

Thanks guys for all the feedback! The gun really will have two main purposes:

1. To be a smaller recoil gun for the boys to shoot and graduate up from the 10/22's and have fun at the range.

2. I want to use it as a varmint type gun too for coyotes and small game/pests.

I think Nikon's P-223 3-9 BDC 600 scope will fit your needs and be easy for your kids to use as well. My 14 year old and I have put 1000's of rounds under my P-223 3-9 and 3X Carbine scope. Just so you don't miss out, the P-223 is currently on Promotion for another 6 days ( 3/31/14), buy the scope and get a P-Series 2 piece AR mount when you buy from a participating dealer. Make sure you ask before you buy. Drop me a note with any questions.Make sure you check out Spot On too.
Here's a pic of my P-223 3-9 BDC 600

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/bman940/P-223%203-9/p-2233-9.jpg