Recommend me a scope for an AR!

[23 Blast]

Preference - I like compact scopes with smaller objective bells. 32mm max. Magnification around 4x or so. I'm not trying to nail one gnat at 300m.

Price range - around $200 at the most. If your recommendation is around $250 or a bit more, I may consider it, but not if it's way more.

What I'm looking for is a scope that will complement a flattop 16" AR and let me see and hit things out to 150m or so. Again, I'm looking for something that will keep with the compact look I'm going for. I always thought 40mm scopes on tactical rifles looked a bit funny.

FWIW, on my Mini 14 I have a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x32 on top which is a great scope that I'm very happy with. Only issue I have getting another for the AR is, as mentioned, it's a bit on the large and long side for my taste.

I tried a 2x Tru-Glo red dot on the AR, found it not to my liking. That is why I'm in the market for a scope.

[Omega13device]

Weaver Classic V 1-3x20 http://swfa.com/Weaver-1-3x20-Classi...ope-P2864.aspx

[winxp_man]

Might be a long shot for you but here is one that is really nice for the price.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-125-4x20-VX-R-Patrol-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P49444.aspx

[OpticsPlanet]

My vote is for nikon's M223 1-4x20. I used them on a few AR platforms from 223 to 308 and they have worked perfectly. Nice thing about it is Nikon's Spot On software. They will match your exact load to the reticle to give you all your holdover points and it really works. Check out nikon hunting.com, spot on is free there. Be a great match to your rifle:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-1-4x20-matte-point-blank-riflescope.html

Trevor B.

[Barbarossa]

My vote is for the Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50.

with the American Defense Recon Scope Mount

I've really enjoyed this set up on my spikes 16" M4 upper. Troy rear sight even fits under it.

since you mentioned look...

[Omega13device]

FYI if most of your shooting is inside 200 yards you don't need BDC, just zero at 50 and you'll be within 2" out to 250 yards.

[ejhc11]

Maybe this? A red dot and scope in one unit matching your specs w/lifetime warranty.

http://mueller.geecarts.com/products/show.php?id=15869&sub=&type=176

[23 Blast]

Thanks all - here is the one I settled on:

http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-nc-star-mark-iii-tactical-125432g-1-4x32-compact-riflescope.html

[jvpark]

Save up for a ACOG. You can find great deals on a Ta01. They are worth every penny.

[verapakill]

Thanks all - here is the one I settled on:

http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/...iflescope.html

I have that same scope and I really like it

For the price it holds zero very well

[Sleighter]

You should check out primary arms. They're here on Calguns, have amazing customer service and I'm loving my scope from them.

[Seesm]

My ex father in law got a Nikon Coyote Special and I loved it... May pick one up soon.

[Coyotegunner]

Like OMEGA.I have a few of those Weavers in 1-3.One on a AR15,One on a MINI 14.They should be about $150 new.I just sold 2 of the 5 I had for $100 each plus shipping on Gunbroker.They had been mounted.I needed longer range on a couple applications.

[problemchild]

"$200 at the most"

Really?

Save your cash and buy something decent that will last a lifetime. Personally I would buy a beater Acog for 500-600 dollars. I have seen so many ar shooters with total crap scopes at the range.

Buy once cry once. You wont be sorry in the long run and you wont hate the scope when you get to the range.

[AR22]

I see this buy once cry once crap touted all over the place..Yes I am sure the ACOGs are nice but they are way overpriced and hardly anyone out there can afford them anyway but they look "COOL"...I have had a Nikon Prostaff on one of my ARs for two years now and it has very good glass,adequate enough for anyone.Has never once failed to keep zero even after being mounted and remounted with quick detatch base and switching between irons and it..Do not listen to people that tell you need to spend alot to get quality its simply not true and for well under 300.00 you can get a quality scope you will not "CRY" about.......The Leopold Redfields are great scopes too at the 150.00 range as the Nikons..Both names have lifetime warrantys if you ever did have to cry about it which is unlikely...I guarentee you 100% that my Nikon will shoot just as well at the range or better than an ACOG and more than likely way outshoot it past 150 yards...

I definitley will never say I hate my Nikon at the range or anywhere else,it is a damn nice scope...Thanks