Optics For AR-15

[alnino34]

Hey ya'll was wondering if I can get some pointers for some optics for a AR-15 that is in 7.62x39 caliber ? I noticed that there are some optics specific for the drop off of 5.56 and .223. Thanks.

[JMP]

If you want a BDC type sight, there are some calibrated for AK-47s, which would probably work fine as long as your barrel is of similar profile. I wouldn't want a .223 or .308 type drop on there since the 7.62x39 drops differently. Otherwise, get a sight that has a non-calibrated reticle.

[REDdawn6]

Primary Arms

[ElvenSoul]

One solution

Go to Kenton
Get a Nikon Monarch 2-8 nikoppex
Get the free custom target turret from Kenton and the free cutom turret from Nikon

http://kentonindustries.com/riflescopes/nikon-monarch

Design the turrets for your 2 fav loads

[ElvenSoul]

Now the diy and save method

http://envoyoutdoors.com/do-it-yourself-ballistic-turrets-you-can-pay-60-for-custom-turret-covers-or-read-this-and-save-money/

[kenl]

I went simple. An old style Nikon 2x7 prostaff with a simple reticle. Sighted in at 25 yards, it gives a zero aim point out to 200 (2" high @ 100, 3" low at 200). Since the round is basicly good to 200yds IMHO, that's all that's needed. The mag ranges also work. 2x for close in two-eyed targeting, the 7x works great for medium range.

[ElvenSoul]

There was a website where a guy recalculated the Burris 332 Scope for 7m62x39

[APV]

I have Leatherwood Hi-Lux CMR AK762 on mine. CMR AK 762 model is for 7.62x39 cartridge. Here is the description

http://www.hi-luxoptics.com/riflescopes/cmr-series/cmr-ak762.html

There is new CMR4 available. CMR works fine for me.

[Kwikvette]

I've got an Acog in the market place that's calibrated for 7.62 175gr out of a 20" barrel@2651fps.

With a little digging around you can find out what the difference is compared to what you currently shoot.

[hermosabeach]

Figure out how much magnification you want or need....

How will it b used? Nikon makes some awesome higher magnification scopes that allow you to read the target manufacturer info, the 8 point font, at 100 yards.... Great for a bench gun but I would not trust it to survive a drop or two....


What is your ballpark budget for the set up? Rings optics and mount?

Should we assume that it is a flat top or will you mount to a carry handle?

[lawboy]

I have Leatherwood Hi-Lux CMR AK762 on mine. CMR AK 762 model is for 7.62x39 cartridge. Here is the description

http://www.hi-luxoptics.com/riflescopes/cmr-series/cmr-ak762.html

There is new CMR4 available. CMR works fine for me.

I have the same scope on my 300 Blackout pistol.
I like it quite a bit.

[APV]

I have the same scope on my 300 Blackout pistol.
I like it quite a bit.

I like its lock system. It is convenient. I bought CMR after reading a positive review from the guy that claimed to use CMRs in his company across the globe, probably private security or a military contractor.

[OpticsPlanet]

Hey ya'll was wondering if I can get some pointers for some optics for a AR-15 that is in 7.62x39 caliber ? I noticed that there are some optics specific for the drop off of 5.56 and .223. Thanks.

Any optic can be used with that round.

A BDC reticle and a ballistic program (like Nikon Spot On) would give you accurate drop distances for your specific load.

Or like another member posted, you could get a duplex reticle and a custom turret (Nikon, Leupold, and a few others currently offer them with more companies joining the list each year).

Some optics do have 7.62x39 specific reticles as well, like this ACOG or Leatherwood 1-4x

Even if you get an optic with a 5.56 specific reticle, you can use it with a 7.62x39. You would just need to find the associated holdover point distances, similar to if you went with the BDC reticle.

-Matt S.