Scope suggestions

[Boristheblade]

I'm looking for a scope in the 1-4x or 1-6x range. The lighter the better and looking to spend $500-$600 max. This scope will be going on a Ar-15 (.223, 5.56) and mostly used for target shooting.

Also which brands have lifetime warranties?

Thanks

[edgerly779]

Leupold ar mod scopes. Look on ebay for good deals. Lifetime warranty evenif purchased used.

[ProtectThe2nd]

Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 series

[FishnHunt]

There is a Nikon monarch 1-4 with rings for 125 on here....Steal.
My buddy just got the vortex strike eagle. Little heavy, but really nice.

[Mute]

Get a Vortex Strike Eagle.

[penguin0123]

Used TR24.

[Boristheblade]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll check them out.

[MotoFahren]

Primary Arms has 1-4x, 1-6x, and recently release a 1-8x. Never owned one but I've never read anything bad about PA optics.
Only 3 year warranties though, I believe.

http://www.primaryarms.com/pa1-8x24sfp-acss-556/p/pa1-8x24sfp-acss-5.56/

[CSTactical]

Get a Vortex Strike Eagle.

We have some more coming in soon, they are a great option for its price.

[ZombieLivesMatter]

Vortex strike eagle they also a have lifetime warranty like you were asking. Check this video:

https://youtu.be/JHzvI6zu7Mo

Also if you're by LA, you can try mine.

[OpticsPlanet]

I really like the Leupold VXR with Green Dot

We have plenty of the Vortex Strike Eagle in stock

The Vortex Viper PST is also an excellent 1-4x packed with features

You may want to check out the Primary Arms 1-8x SFP but that is a little heavier compared to the others

The Nikon 1.5-6x is a really great scope, but a little pricey with the illumination.

-Matt S.

[gargodude]

I 2nd the VXR vote. I have a 2-7 X 33 on my Troy PAR and love it. They also make it in a 1.25-4.

https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/vx-r-riflescopes/vx-r-1-25-4x20mm/

I got mine here. They tend to run cheaper than the VXR Patrol which have the useless tacicool knobs that you will never use. The reticle choices are different too.

https://www.shooterswarehouse.com/leupold-vx-r-rifle-scope-1-25-4x-40-30mm-circle-firedot-illuminated-reticle-matte-finish-111231/

However, if you like the MIL dot-ish reticle and the big knobs, then go with the Patrol model.

[Boristheblade]

OK.. Looking at these scopes some more I think I would want locking turrets or turret caps.

So I like the VXR and also for the sake of going as light as possible I noticed the VX-2? 8.10oz, no illumination though. Not a deal breaker.

[Horrendo Revolver]

The Strike Eagle is a good scope but not in the same class as the VX-R IMO. I too have no need for the Patrol and have a 2-7 with a Firedot 4 reticle. It is basically a German #4 reticle with illumination. The German #4 is one of the very best for low light and fast target acquisition. If illumination isn't essential to you then believe or not the non-illuminated Leupold VX-Hog is an outstanding AR scope.

Note: I just reread the original post and saw you will be mostly target shooting/plinking. The reticles I suggested are better suited for hunting. If I were getting a scope for your purpose I would forgo an IR and spend the extra money for better glass, i.e. VX-3i.