Afforable scope for my AR

[firestorm89]

I wam looking for reccomendations for a scope for my AR (flat top). This is for 50/100 yard range shooting. I didn't want any more than what I need.

Thanks

 

[DaemonAssassin]

What is your price range?

 

[firestorm89]

$200 or less....

 

[rob]

I am no expert on scopes, but I have the Sightron SI 3x9-40mm scope that I bought online at Optics Planet.

It works well on my AR.

Good luck!

 

[DaemonAssassin]

A Tasco fits well within your budget. You should be able to find a Tasco World Class 3-9x40 for less than 100 bucks. You should also be able to find a Tasco Target/Varmint 6-24x42/44 for less than 150 bucks.

I use the 3-9x40 for most of my rifles (plinking and hunting), but when I want to do varmint hunting or take long range shots (2 different rifles and 2 T/V scopes) I will go with the 6-24x42/44 Mil-dot scope.

 

[kstone803]

Nikon p-223 in fixed 3 power. I have the 3-9 and love it. Am getting a fixed 3x when I finish my next gun after the panic buying subsides.

 

[Echo]

I use a Nikon p223 also. Great scope with target turrets. BDC reticle.

 

[erwos]

At < $200, I'd definitely be thinking about Primary Arms.

If you can get all the way to $200, a PFI Action-4 plus 1/2" risers will get you absolute co-witness:
http://www.riflescopes.webyshops.co...ID-RETICLE-Reflex-Quad-Reticle-Sight-Action-4

That's a high-quality Japanese-made (Kenko) reflex sight with a lifetime warranty. I have one mounted on my Saiga 12, and it's completely awesome. Only downside is that the tube is a weird diameter (33mm), so you've got to buy the QR mount from the manufacturer if you need one.

 

[boss281]

I use a Nikon p223 also. Great scope with target turrets. BDC reticle.

Mount recommendations?

 

[Bisondice]

I use a Nikon p223 also. Great scope with target turrets. BDC reticle.

I have one too and love it. Highly recommend

 

[jonnyl]

I went with a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 with a Nikon - 223 mount. I really like it and the scope was $199 at the time.

 

[Echo]

Mount recommendations?

Mine came free with the Nikon p-series rings. I don't think they offer that deal anymore. Alone the mounts are about 50$. I would however suggest the m223 instead which is one mount instead of the two p223 independent mounts. Or if you plan on removing it often look for a QD mount though but those run about $100+ for a quality one.

 

[md123]

Lucid HD7 gets really good reviews. Can be had under 200.

Military arms channel did a piece on it on youtube.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2182-Review-of-the-Lucid-HD7-Red-Dot-Sight

 

[buttersnipes]

Nikon p-223 in fixed 3 power. I have the 3-9 and love it. Am getting a fixed 3x when I finish my next gun after the panic buying subsides.

+1. I think the fixed 3x is the cheapest of the bunch actually.

 

[boss281]

Great thread folks. I'm ordering the Primary Arms 3x compact scope and thumbscrew mount for my Colt 6450 with carry handle and fixed front site, and the Nikon P-223 3x32 and m-223 mount for my gal's M&P Sport. Iron sites have been fine for the short range, but it's time to start shooting nickels off fence posts...

 

[Merlin]

I'm looking as well for some type of red dot or laser reflex sight. I do not want to spend anymore then I have to but I also don't want to buy some junk just for the sake of having a sight. I want to insure I get one that will do a good job and in this "you get what you pay for world" at what $$$$ do you need to be at to insure the sight is a good one? And I don't mean a good enough one that does a half assed job.

 

[buttersnipes]

The Burris TAC30 is another option, slightly above your price limit though--around 299 I believe. 1-4x, illuminated reticle, looks pretty sweet actually.

 

[Markp]

$200 or less....

It's just north of $200, but it's a bad ass scope for the money. It's a 4x14 power mil dot scope, with mil/mil knobs. At this price ($250), it's an amazing scope.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/45...il-adjustments-first-focal-mrad-reticle-matte

Sorry I don't have a better picture of the reticle handy. That picture is 4x zoom taken with my cell phone.

EDIT: Found two pictures from Snipers hide (same scope, same reticle) First is in 4x and the second is 14x.

 

[huesmann]

Is it usual for the reticle to zoom?

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

Is it usual for the reticle to zoom?

Not if it is in the first focal plane.