$100 AR optic?

durkspunk2112 · Mar 7, 2016

Buff7mm said:
I've got this on my last piece together AR, not a bad little 1-4 power for the price.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-bushnell-ar-optics-1-4x24-riflescope.html

I've used this scope for a year and a half. Very pleased with it. I use it for everything from 15 yards to 200. The only down side is it's a bit on the heavy side but well built.

tomgreco · Mar 7, 2016

tomandjerry00 said:
REFURBISHED Nikon P-223 Rifle Scope - 3x32mm BDC Carbine Reticle for $79.99:

https://www.natchezss.com/nikon-ref...ce=pj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=62182

That is a great price! I don't mind refurbs.

dreadpirate · Mar 7, 2016

tomandjerry00 said:
REFURBISHED Nikon P-223 Rifle Scope - 3x32mm BDC Carbine Reticle for $79.99:

https://www.natchezss.com/nikon-ref...ce=pj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=62182

Damn! That looks like a no-brain er! Marry it up with a PEPR

Mr. Ed · Mar 7, 2016

I know it's not tacticool or sexy, but I have one and I like it, especially for $53:

Vokul 2.5x10 w/ laser

Ellegon · Mar 13, 2016

tomandjerry00 said:
REFURBISHED Nikon P-223 Rifle Scope - 3x32mm BDC Carbine Reticle for $79.99:

https://www.natchezss.com/nikon-ref...ce=pj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=62182

This is why I love this site. This is exactly what I was looking for as I'm getting away from an Aimpoint red dot. Ordered!!! THANKS !!!

erwos · Mar 14, 2016

Ellegon said:
This is why I love this site. This is exactly what I was looking for as I'm getting away from an Aimpoint red dot. Ordered!!! THANKS !!!

I just bought one of these for my Sig 556 SBR, too. Cheap, good brand, light-weight, and compact. Plus, unlike most prism scopes, I can mount the Nikon pretty low, which is not an inconsiderable advantage on the Sig 556 platform (which has a lower sight plane than the AR-15 platform). Only thing missing is illumination, but such is life.

Ironically, the rings I bought for it (Leupold QRWs) cost like 2/3 of what the scope did.

GetzzBrah · Mar 15, 2016

For now since it is your first AR I would just focus on shooting with irons. Get good at that before you throw any optic on it

byf43 · Mar 17, 2016

On sale (w/ free shipping): Total is a few dollars over your budget.

Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x50mm

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420222715/vortex-crossfire-ii-rifle-scope-3-9x-50mm-matte

Warne rings:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1592119694/warne-1-maxima-permanent-attachable-weaver-style-rings

Melnic · Mar 20, 2016

dreadpirate said:
Damn! That looks like a no-brain er! Marry it up with a PEPR

Are those mounts really good at holding zero?
I have a dissipator I took the scope off of and want to put one back on but not pull my irons off.

dreadpirate · Mar 20, 2016

Melnic said:
Are those mounts really good at holding zero?
I have a dissipator I took the scope off of and want to put one back on but not pull my irons off.

The PEPR is solid.

jmike1487 · Mar 21, 2016

Tactics said:
Get a Carry Handle and some ammo or some good flip up irons.

Boom!!!!

Ellegon · Mar 21, 2016

Just a heads up...I bought a Burris PEPR mount and it will not work. the scope is too short for the ring spacing. Went with 1" rings on a .75" riser.

erwos · Mar 21, 2016

Ellegon said:
Just a heads up...I bought a Burris PEPR mount and it will not work. the scope is too short for the ring spacing. Went with 1" rings on a .75" riser.

I assume you're talking about the 3x32. You need the Nikon P-Rings if you want an AR-height cantilever mount. None of the standard mounts provide the right spacing. They're nice rings, but they're not QD - a bit of a problem if you want fast access to your BUIS.

I wound up using medium Leupold QRWs for mine. Works nice on my Sig 556, which is a lower-than-AR sight plane.

.458 Dave · Mar 21, 2016

Primary Arms has some cool red dots. I have two micro dots and their 30mm classic. I have been very pleased with them and I will be getting more.

AACo · Mar 21, 2016

.458 Dave said:
Primary Arms has some cool red dots. I have two micro dots and their 30mm classic. I have been very pleased with them and I will be getting more.

I was about to mention the same.

Not sub $100 (I paid $170) but I just got an Advanced Micro Dot from them. Quality stuff.

Ellegon · Mar 21, 2016

Mounted before riser addition

d33rhunt3r · Apr 12, 2016

I have the Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x24mm with the throwdown PCL lever. Illuminated BDC. I am not a huge fan of it and willing to part with it if someone is interested. It's a nice scope, but I'm having a problem getting used to the FFP reticle.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-1-4x24mm-throwdown-pcl-ffp-riflescope.html

jking22sf · Apr 12, 2016

For a cheap red dot I'd go with a primary arms micro dot. I have three PA micro dots and none of them have failed me ever. I also have a bushnell Trs-25 and between the two I'd go PA for sure. Never had a problem with the trs but I feel the glass is clearer and dot is more crisp on the PA.

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