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I know this probably gets asked all the time in this forum but here it goes:
I am buying my first AR15, a RRA 20" Varmint, bull barrel. It is a 1:8 twist, on a harris bipod, 2 stage trigger. I want to set it up for varmint, mainly yotes and prairie dogs, although for the most point I'll be punching paper at a range that goes to 600...not that I ever have. Due to the gun I chose I mainly plan on shooting prone or sitting, if I go walking I have a different set up. Most of my knowledge is in Ak's so I know little, other than what I have read, on scopes and AR's.
I have been reading through several sites and it seems like these are the best scopes from the guys using them. All of them have good and bad reviews for one thing or another (be it price, or whatever) I'll try to note them with the scopes and maybe those who have used them can tell me if they are BS or not. Also seeing as how the cost is getting out of hand I would like to spend under $400, on the scope.
A couple guys have said anything over 12 wobbles and has a mirage problem. From what I have read side focus scope is recommended varmint reticle or mil dot, I have also read that a nice ($300) 3x9 scope (Luepold) is better than a larger magnification scope for the same price
(dont know if I believe this dues to some of the scopes I have seen, but you're the pros), others say 3x9 is not powerful enough...
so here are the top scopes:
1. nikon coyote special $250
Cons:hard to zero, not always accurate due to a lack of exact dot in middle, and the BDC (bullet drop comp) can block shots between the 100 yards markers, however from what I see, it looks like it would be fine though.
Pros: Guys says it is great for quick shots and followups, and they can hit squirrels with it, which is accurate enought for me.
2. -Nikon m-223 $350
Cons: I have read it is not as accurate
Pros: range for 100, quick set @ 200-500, you can look up the BDC on the site for this and the above scope and match it to your exact round to see what the BDC range is for your exact round. another pro is it's a mil-dot
3. 4.5x14x40 nikon buckmaster sf (side focus) $260
pros: good review for holding zero and not breaking, mil dot
lifetime warrenty, shock, fog, waterproof
both bushnells have 1 year money back guarantee and lifetime on their manufacturer defects
4. bushnel elite 3200 5-15x40 tactical $289
pro: mildot, target turrets, comes with sunshade, fog,water, shock proof, nitro filled,
5. Elite 4200 6-24X40 $360
adjustable objective
6. Luepolds, only cons I have read is the cost.
*6-18x40 $
* vx 4x12x40 $414
*Vx-3 6.5-20x40 lr side focus varmint reticle $600
7 . burris eluminator $800
4x12
Looks awesome, and has been out for 3 years without to alot of complaints other then the price and being ugly, also the laser range finder is stuck on the AR and i don't know what happens if the electronics fail but I would guess it's a paperweight until you can return it.
8 . 4-16x50 nikon monarc
cons: complaint for plastic parts falling off
9. Semins 6.5x20x50 scope with range finder and adjustable objective $250
not sure if it's rated for 223,
I am buying my first AR15, a RRA 20" Varmint, bull barrel. It is a 1:8 twist, on a harris bipod, 2 stage trigger. I want to set it up for varmint, mainly yotes and prairie dogs, although for the most point I'll be punching paper at a range that goes to 600...not that I ever have. Due to the gun I chose I mainly plan on shooting prone or sitting, if I go walking I have a different set up. Most of my knowledge is in Ak's so I know little, other than what I have read, on scopes and AR's.
I have been reading through several sites and it seems like these are the best scopes from the guys using them. All of them have good and bad reviews for one thing or another (be it price, or whatever) I'll try to note them with the scopes and maybe those who have used them can tell me if they are BS or not. Also seeing as how the cost is getting out of hand I would like to spend under $400, on the scope.
A couple guys have said anything over 12 wobbles and has a mirage problem. From what I have read side focus scope is recommended varmint reticle or mil dot, I have also read that a nice ($300) 3x9 scope (Luepold) is better than a larger magnification scope for the same price
(dont know if I believe this dues to some of the scopes I have seen, but you're the pros), others say 3x9 is not powerful enough...
so here are the top scopes:
1. nikon coyote special $250
Cons:hard to zero, not always accurate due to a lack of exact dot in middle, and the BDC (bullet drop comp) can block shots between the 100 yards markers, however from what I see, it looks like it would be fine though.
Pros: Guys says it is great for quick shots and followups, and they can hit squirrels with it, which is accurate enought for me.
2. -Nikon m-223 $350
Cons: I have read it is not as accurate
Pros: range for 100, quick set @ 200-500, you can look up the BDC on the site for this and the above scope and match it to your exact round to see what the BDC range is for your exact round. another pro is it's a mil-dot
3. 4.5x14x40 nikon buckmaster sf (side focus) $260
pros: good review for holding zero and not breaking, mil dot
lifetime warrenty, shock, fog, waterproof
both bushnells have 1 year money back guarantee and lifetime on their manufacturer defects
4. bushnel elite 3200 5-15x40 tactical $289
pro: mildot, target turrets, comes with sunshade, fog,water, shock proof, nitro filled,
5. Elite 4200 6-24X40 $360
adjustable objective
6. Luepolds, only cons I have read is the cost.
*6-18x40 $
* vx 4x12x40 $414
*Vx-3 6.5-20x40 lr side focus varmint reticle $600
7 . burris eluminator $800
4x12
Looks awesome, and has been out for 3 years without to alot of complaints other then the price and being ugly, also the laser range finder is stuck on the AR and i don't know what happens if the electronics fail but I would guess it's a paperweight until you can return it.
8 . 4-16x50 nikon monarc
cons: complaint for plastic parts falling off
9. Semins 6.5x20x50 scope with range finder and adjustable objective $250
not sure if it's rated for 223,
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