AR optics advice

CSHS · Jul 7, 2015

Tried an EOtech, Burris 5x, and leupold 3x9 on my AR. Decided I like 100+ yd accuracy best. But I don't really know what options are out there. Decent reviews on the nikon p223 and m223. Looking also at the leupold mark 4x12. I'll take any advice you have to offer. Thanks

TWS@Tannermans · Jul 7, 2015

What's your price range

traveller · Jul 7, 2015

Do you want a red-dot or a scope ?

dontpanic · Jul 8, 2015

CSHS said:
Tried an EOtech, Burris 5x, and leupold 3x9 on my AR. Decided I like 100+ yd accuracy best. But I don't really know what options are out there. Decent reviews on the nikon p223 and m223. Looking also at the leupold mark 4x12. I'll take any advice you have to offer. Thanks

What did you not like about the options you have already used?

For 100yd a red dot or a 1x4 scope are good options. You really don't need more.

Bafflingbs · Jul 8, 2015

Primary arms 1x6...
http://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X_Scope_with_Patented_ACSS_Reticle_p/paps1-6x.htm

AssMan · Jul 8, 2015

I'll throw in the vortex spitfire. I have the 3x. Love the reticle and has the usual sturdy vortex construction.

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BLS27 · Jul 8, 2015

Bafflingbs said:
Primary arms 1x6...
http://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X_Scope_with_Patented_ACSS_Reticle_p/paps1-6x.htm

I second this! :thumbsup:

For the price you cannot beat it. If you can afford a little more then look into the Vortex Strike Eagle.

JB62 · Jul 8, 2015

Leupold vxr patrol. Lighter and very clear. If I had known the quality of vortex before buying this would of checked out some of their stuff a little more seriously and might have saved a couple bucks.

CSHS · Jul 8, 2015

TWS@Tannermans said:
What's your price range

~$500

dontpanic said:
What did you not like about the options you have already used?

The EoTech is great tactically, but I like some magnification. I find their red dot hard to see in bright light, so that rules out a magnifier. I liked the Leupold 3x9, I'd probably buy that, but was interested in other options. The 5x Burris is a good mix of the EoTech and Leupold, red dot easier to see, I'm not sure the accuracy is there.

Thanks for the replies. The Primary Arms 1x6 looks good.

Merlin593 · Jul 8, 2015

I'm a big PA fan (have their 1x6 version for the .300 blackout and some red dots) but the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1x6 looks good too:
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strike-eagle-1-6x24-riflescope-ar-bdc-reticle/reticle
its in your price range and getting pretty good reviews for the few people that have received them so far.
just another option for you...

Racer Doug14 · Jul 8, 2015

Check out trijicon accu-power. A lot cheaper than the accupoint.

El_flasko · Jul 8, 2015

I just sold a leupold mark ar scope. It was a fantastic optic but I wanted to try a different set up. Went with a Vortex Strike eagle 1-6. Taking it out this weekend but looks great, illuminated, solid reviews, and at ~$330 it's a great buy for a solid 1-6 with Vortex's warranty.

smdub · Jul 8, 2015

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=127487

$200 delivered from Amazon after rebate. I have 3 or 4 of them. Quite happy.
http://smile.amazon.com/Bushnell-Illuminated-Reticle-Riflescope-Turrets/dp/B00AU6EIIY

Bafflingbs · Jul 9, 2015

smdub said:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=127487

$200 delivered from Amazon after rebate. I have 3 or 4 of them. Quite happy.
http://smile.amazon.com/Bushnell-Illuminated-Reticle-Riflescope-Turrets/dp/B00AU6EIIY

I have the non-illuminated version, it is very good. I got it on eBay for $100. I couldn't pass it up.

friendlyhippo · Jul 10, 2015

I have a PA 1-4 and although it's a bit longer and heavier (giggity?) than I was hoping, it's a pretty decent optic considering the price point.

I'm looking at a Vortex Strike Eagle as well, but I'll probably get that after I PCS to Texas this fall.

Magnumite · Jul 10, 2015

Personal preferences. Red dot sights are for anything inside about 50 - 60 yards. Past that and I prefer irons or a telescope. Red dots work best for me for what is closer, they are very fast. A red dot for me at 100 yards is not a fly shooting instrument, much more of a practical size target eliminator. Even in matches at distances much beyond 100 yards I turn off the red dot and use irons.

I use a Bushnell (Nikon) 3-9 power 223 scope BDC with the side parallax (focus) adjustment. I use it on an 18" HBAR. Clear and crisp images, holds its zero, repeatable adjustments if you choose to move them.

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

I have a buddy who works for Burris as they are a local company. I like their products but I still am partial to Vortex. I just love their stuff. Currently I have a Viper PST 6-24 x50 and a Strikefire II. No BS lifetime warranty just like Burris.

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rico903 · Jul 13, 2015

Indiana Jones said:
I have a buddy who works for Burris as they are a local company. I like their products but I still am partial to Vortex. I just love their stuff. Currently I have a Viper PST 6-24 x50 and a Strikefire II. No BS lifetime warranty just like Burris.

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Just received my Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 with BDC reticle and side focus. First Vortex product. Looks to be a very nice scope. Biggest problem now is which gun to put it on. How are you liking the Strikefire? Trying to decide between one or the Primary Arms or now the Burris since you say they have a lifetime warranty. The 3 years on the Primary Arms is going to be the stopper for that I think.

Indiana Jones · Jul 13, 2015

I love the Strikefire II. Ive used them before but haven't zeroed this one yet. I prefer Vortex over Burris personally but in the last year or two Burris has had a major upswing in their quality control. The company has undergone major changes for the better.

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pwoolford · Jul 13, 2015

CSHS said:
~$500

The EoTech is great tactically, but I like some magnification. I find their red dot hard to see in bright light, so that rules out a magnifier. I liked the Leupold 3x9, I'd probably buy that, but was interested in other options. The 5x Burris is a good mix of the EoTech and Leupold, red dot easier to see, I'm not sure the accuracy is there.

Thanks for the replies. The Primary Arms 1x6 looks good.

Vortex Strike Eagle and PEPR mount. I also like the Leupold VXR Patrol but that would probably put you over 500.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Vortex_Strike_Eagle_1_6x24_AR_BDC_p/v-se-1624-1.htm

and

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Burris_AR_P_E_P_R_Mount_30_MM_W_PTOP_410341_p/bur410341.htm

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