Recommend A Scope

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

A friend of mine is building his first AR. He is looking for a scope with illuminated reticule that will not break the bank. He would like a 3 X 9 power but will consider others. Any recommendations? Thanks

Rapture · Nov 29, 2014

After doing a ton of research and reading various reviews, I put a UTG / Leapers 4-16 X 44 on my Colt AR. I like it a lot. I paid about 130, but I had to get some high profile rings. It comes with the medium rings. It's not a Leupold, but it suits my needs just fine for punching holes in paper @ 200 yards

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-30mmAccuShot-4-16x44-Mil-dot-Colors/dp/B005NHA122

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

Rapture said:
After doing a ton of research and reading various reviews, I put a UTG / Leapers 4-16 X 44 on my Colt AR. I like it a lot. I paid about 130, but I had to get some high profile rings. It comes with the medium rings. It's not a Leupold, but it suits my needs just fine for punching holes in paper @ 200 yards

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-30mmAccuShot-4-16x44-Mil-dot-Colors/dp/B005NHA122

Thanks. I think you are right in his price range.

Merlin593 · Nov 29, 2014

if you want something with that high of magnification/long range shooting options, try this:
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_4_14X44_FFP_Scope_with_308_p/pa4-14xffp308.htm

if looking for CQB to med range shooting try this:
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X_Scope_with_Patented_ACSS_Reticle_p/paps1-6x.htm

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

Thanks Merlin593. Keep the suggestions coming.

raider80 · Nov 29, 2014

Basically a optic novice but I have been impressed by redfield for the money. Made by Leupold and nice glass for money. I was checking out package deal from swfa with ssalt mount for an SPR ar build but changed mid stream when I saw 1x4 tactical a new swfa offering Black Friday special. Nikon also has several nice offerings for the money I don't own any but have looked quite a few in my searches.

outrider58 · Nov 29, 2014

Take a look at Bushnell's tactical seriese. Might be something there.

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

Thanks guys.

wtwcs · Nov 29, 2014

Nikon P223 series

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

zhucs said:
Nikon P223 series

Do the P223's have an illuminated reticule?

wtwcs · Nov 29, 2014

Mooseman said:
Do the P223's have an illuminated reticule?

No. Sorry did not pay attention on illuminated reticle requirement.

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

zhucs said:
No. Sorry did not pay attention on illuminated reticle requirement.

Not a problem. I'm not even sure why he is so insistent on the illuminated reticule.

stu929 · Nov 29, 2014

If he can do without the illumination vortex has some very nice scopes for reasonable prices.

Mooseman · Nov 29, 2014

stu929 said:
If he can do without the illumination vortex has some very nice scopes for reasonable prices.

He is pig headed. He wants the illumination even though he can't tell me why.

Bafflingbs · Nov 29, 2014

Mooseman said:
He is pig headed. He wants the illumination even though he can't tell me why.

Because he plays video games...

rob · Nov 30, 2014

Thread Hijack in progress....

I just bought an ar15 Radical Firearms upper to mate with a pre-10/13 lower and I am looking to add some decent glass to it.

Purpose is hunting and/or paper punching. My focus is eye relief, clarity and light transmission, also the more magnification the better (getting old and blind).

I am looking to spend $300-$400. Ideally I would like recommendations for the biggest "bang for the buck" in this price range.

Thanks!
Rob.

Bearcat132 · Nov 30, 2014

rob said:
Thread Hijack in progress....

I just bought an ar15 Radical Firearms upper to mate with a pre-10/13 lower and I am looking to add some decent glass to it.

Purpose is hunting and/or paper punching. My focus is eye relief, clarity and light transmission, also the more magnification the better (getting old and blind).

I am looking to spend $300-$400. Ideally I would like recommendations for the biggest "bang for the buck" in this price range.

Thanks!
Rob.

For $90.00 I bought the UTG leapers 3X9 bugbuster from Optics Planet W/ free shipping and check for coupon codes. The scope is illuminated in Red or Green , it has a mildot pattern and weighs 12 ounces. It comes with quick detach scope rings for the AR tactical mount rail. It is perfect for an AR in any caliber. The link is posted below.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers...-bug-buster-rifle-scope-w-rings-sunshade.html

Pinecone · Nov 30, 2014

Primary Arms has some nice lower cost scopes.

The UTG/Leapers were designed for air soft and may not hold up to real firearms use, although .223 is not hard recoiling.

With optics, like some other things, you get what you pay for. Buying cheap optics will end up with broken reticles, inconsistent movement of the reticle versus the turret clicks, poor light transmission, etc. And lack of service/support later.

Buy once, cry once. And optics is NOT the place to scrimp.

Mooseman · Nov 30, 2014

Bafflingbs said:
Because he plays video games...

He is not a gamer but I am sure he has an equally tacticool reason for wanting this.

sailskidrive · Nov 30, 2014

Definitely the P-223.

Getting decent scope in that price range w/ an illuminated reticle isn't realistic.

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