New owner of an AR10. Purchased a non magnified red dot sight to have something for the first trip to the range. It became quickly clear that if I want to shoot beyond 50 yards I need a scope to see the target. Beginning the research in the wonderful world of glass, and have received a couple conflicting pieces of information. Thus the questions below.
1. Is it necessary to match the scope to the caliber I'm shooting? some scopes say rimfire, some say AR15, some say nothing.
2. What is the most useful zoom factor if I want to shoot .308 win between 50 and 200 yards? I'd like a scope that has low end zoom,. say 2 or 3 for close shots. Will 10X get me a clear target at 200 yards?
3. What's a a good manufacturer to research? I am presently shooting paper, but would like a scope rugged enough to take into the field to preserve my options.
My budget is $300. I'd prefer to keep the scope simple.
1. Is it necessary to match the scope to the caliber I'm shooting? some scopes say rimfire, some say AR15, some say nothing.
2. What is the most useful zoom factor if I want to shoot .308 win between 50 and 200 yards? I'd like a scope that has low end zoom,. say 2 or 3 for close shots. Will 10X get me a clear target at 200 yards?
3. What's a a good manufacturer to research? I am presently shooting paper, but would like a scope rugged enough to take into the field to preserve my options.
My budget is $300. I'd prefer to keep the scope simple.