Scopes for AR-15

[akirpal78]

Hey guys I just want to know your thoughts on a good scope? Something not overly priced but not cheap either. I just plan on using it for range shooting. Any information will help.

[The War Wagon]

At what distances?

If < 200 yards, just get a quality red dot - a used Aimpoint/EOTech/Trijicon will do nicely.

If greater than 200, and less than 500, a Leupold Mark AR is a good scope. I'd runsomething stronger on MY Mk.12 build... assuming I had a clear field of vision BEYOND 300 yards where I live. If the flag went up today, terrain features & buildings make it impossible to SEE - much less, HIT - something beyond those ranges - even from the roof!




Just keep in mind - there's CHEAP glass, and there's QUALITY glass... and never the 'twain shall MEET!

[akirpal78]

Thanks for the info. Mostly I'll be shooting 200 yards. But there will be times where I'll shoot over that.

[G38xOC]

I find my self with 1.4x4 with banner from bushnell fine for my type of shooting .
i had 3x9 as well , but scope was too long . just wasnt balanced in cosmetic wise .
I have no problem hitting 12inch plates with banner upto 200 yards . havent try beyond 200

great scope for money tho . i heard primary arms makes good scopes as well

[anyracoon]

Check out Millet a DMS(Desinated Marksman Scope), 1-4 power lighted reticle.

[akirpal78]

Thanks for all your recommendations. I'll check them all out and let you know what I got. Thanks again for taking the time to give me your opinions.

[negolien]

hummm

I'd suggest looking thru the OPTICS SECTION..... lol...

[akirpal78]

Anyone heard of the CQB Scope - MOD 1? It's sold on

http://www.valhallaarmory.com/?

[Curley Red]

I plan to get the new Nikon P223 3-9x40, it is only 199 and has some really neat features. Great for paper at 100 yards and for steel out to 600 yards.

[akirpal78]

I plan to get the new Nikon P223 3-9x40, it is only 199 and has some really neat features. Great for paper at 100 yards and for steel out to 600 yards.

I read about those. Really nice scopes.

[brassburnz]

I plan to get the new Nikon P223 3-9x40, it is only 199 and has some really neat features. Great for paper at 100 yards and for steel out to 600 yards.

That's a great price! I paid $300 for my 2-8X32 M223. Link?

[alfred1222]

Im gunna recommend an ACOG, just because theyre awesome IMO... i have one on my setup and love it. where are u located? im sure some guys near you would let you shoot their rifles with different optics

[akirpal78]

Acogs are very nice. Was looking at them. But they are out of my budget. I'm in Modesto.

[jdogg2000]

I have both the Nikon 223 scope and the Leupold Mark AR. Both very nice scopes, spending $1200 on an ACOG didn't appeal to me for my purposes. I'm thinking about getting one of the new Leupold Patrol VX-R scopes, it is highly reviewed and seems like it would be great for short to medium distances. Costs about $500, so not inexpensive, but not ridiculously expensive either.