AR-15 platform scope ideas

[haydenanderson777]

Ok so im pretty new to this. I just purchased my first AR, a S&W M&P15 and want to put a close range "tatical" scope on it. Im probably never going to be shootign out of 200 yards but i do like a little bit of magnification on my scope if possible. Any ideas? Oh and im trying to keep in on a budget of less than say $200

[five.five-six]

for $200 you are going to be hard pressed to find an optic worth having without magnification. stick with iron sites and spend the $200 on ammo. practice is more better than a cheep optic

[Sunday]

The more you spend on a scope the better they are. In the price range you are looking at mostly they will be made in China. Look on midways web site.

[ExtremeX]

For $200, I cant really recommend anything I would use myself in terms of scopes. You can get yourself into a PA RDS or something else, but that price range, you will mostly be looking at cheaper Chinese optics or hunting scopes like a 3-9x40

Personally I think the 1-4x scopes are the bees knees as one of the most versatile optic that you can use on an AR-15... 1x for close in CQB work and 4x to reach out.

You can start with a Burris MTAC for around $300. But my favorite 1-4x right now is the Vortex Viper PST which is around $500. There are other options out there, you just have to find them. You will see a lot of 1-4x scopes, but the cheaper ones, are usually not TRUE 1x scopes, and the optics are not as nice. Vortex has tactical turrets, and I prefer to dial in correction instead of hold over, so that's my reason for picking that optic.

I suggest you do some more research, and save some more money. If you want optics, do it right, otherwise you will find yourself doing it again.

[ejhc11]

Right on the money - your best choice here Vortex Viper 2-7x32, get the BDC reticule

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper2-7x32

Or the Redfield Revolution scope series 2-7x or 3-9x models, made in USA, the Revenge series are Philippine made which is also good.

[ExtremeX]

That Vortex Viper 2-7x32 is a discontinued model, but that is a really good price for that scope, the only downside is the smaller objective.

OP I would jump on that if its something you like, its way better than the Redfield Rev scopes. The Redfield is closer to the Diamondback series, and I still like the Diamondback more.

OP did say close range tactical, and the Viper line is more of a hunting scope. The BDC reticle on their scopes are pretty good if you prefer to hold over.

I still think a solid 1-4x scope is the way to go.

OP might want to give this a read.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_18/421244_The_variable__low_power_multipurpose_scope_review_thread.html&page=1

[ejhc11]

I forgot I have this scope. Like ExtremeX says if you want something good and CQB type maybe this will work. Weaver Classic 1-3x20, made in Japan for around $160

http://www.opticsplanet.net/weaver-rifle-scopes-v3-hunting-849400.html

If you are interested, PM me to get a coupon for Opticsplanet
On my rimfire AR.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac352/ejhc11/AR15/AR15A2LR.jpg

[tonyxcom]

I haven't used this model before, but the Burris version of this optic is pretty popular so its worth a look.

It's a fixed 3x optic

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_3X_Compact_Scope_PAC3X_p/pac3x.htm

Thats only if you really need the magnification, if not, I'd just get a Micro red dot from Primary Arms.

That being said, I am a big fan of 1-4x optics too. I actually just replaced my MTAC with a Viper PST as my shooting style favors the precision reticle of the PST.

[xpbprox]

Burris ar-332 I think that ones around $200 the magnification I think is either 2 or 3

Bushnell also has some cheaper sights
Vortex
I've heard food things about the primary arms china stuff

[1lostinspace]

I have a Burris Prism AR332 for sale let me know $250+shipping