AR-10 budget scope recommendation

[Jimgoespewpew]

Hey there. I'm looking for your thoughts on glass for this beast. While it may be capable of reaching out to the 1000 yard mark, my opportunities to do so are few and far between and I already have a good scope for that. I'm looking for something smaller and lighter for targets within a few hundred yards, and really don't want to spend more than $400. Thanks, gang. Hope you're all doing well

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

You have a lot of choices...Leupold...Burris...Vortex and others. One option is to look at Natchez Shooters Supply as they carry blems that are discounted. You may be able to find a better scope for less as a blem.

 

[85MikeTPI]

I've gotten all 16(?) of my vortex rifle scopes as refurbs because of the lifetime warranty. Cabelas used to sell them, now I get them online https://aaoptics.com/Riflescopes-_c_115.html.

The aaoptics place has inventory "drops" every so often, so it's best to get on their mailing list if looking for a specific model or reticle ...

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

Good thoughts. I have a $100 gc for Cabela's, but if I found a smoking deal I'd go elsewhere. Keep em coming!

 

[Roksfr]

Top quality optic- RESPONSE 4-16x42
https://tractoptics.com/all-products/response-4-16x42-bdc-308-7-62-ar-rifle-scope

 

[erwos]

Top quality optic- RESPONSE 4-16x42
https://tractoptics.com/all-products/response-4-16x42-bdc-308-7-62-ar-rifle-scope

Good advice. I like the Sig Tango4 scopes, too. Both are a bit over the OP's budget, but they deliver good value.

 

[alucard0822]

Dupe? ask the mods to merge the threads https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=6554500#post6554500

My goto bare basic scopers are the Vortex strike eagle 1-6x24 if I plan to use it within about 300 yards, and the Diamondback tactical 4-16x44 if I want to shoot from 100 to around 800. Both are in your price range and are decent for that, but just a couple hundred more gets you into the PST2 1-6 and Venom 5-25, which are far better glass and far more capable. They are well worth the cost, the PST2 despite the same magnification is clear enough to make hits confidently a couple hundred yards further than the strike eagle, same with the Venom being a solid upgrade over the DT.

The main thing I like about the Diamondback tactical is that it has a good image and FFP reticle in a relatively compact scope and a really useable magnification range with 30mm body. The 5-25 Venom is a 34mm tube, but the image looks incredible, especially at higher magnification. The 1-8 SE and 6-24 DT aren't worth the $50-100 premium, with the same glass quality the top 2x or 8x respectively isn't all that useable, and starts to loose contrast and has more distortion, would rather spend the money on the better series of scopes. Of course for mounts, I like a QD on ARs, American defense is awesome for the money, and they make one for most any build.
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[Jimgoespewpew]

Dupe? ask the mods to merge the threads https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=6554500#post6554500

I honestly tried to delete it but can't figure out how

 

[Seagrave1963]

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Viper-PST-Closeouts.aspx?homepage_link

You're likely to find something in this link

 

[Merlin593]

https://www.primaryarms.com/slx3-5-...ifle-scope-with-illuminated-r-grid-2b-reticle
or
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-4-14x44mm-riflescope-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle when they come back in stock

 

[Kman]

Been a while since I bought a scope, but my go to brands for quality and value were Vortex and Redfield.

 

[Sam Salvati]

Often overlooked, SWFA, fixed 10 power. Incredible scope for the price

 

[Seagrave1963]

Often overlooked, SWFA, fixed 10 power. Incredible scope for the price

+1

I have a couple - great scope for the money but they are tough to find at times. Got them from here https://www.samplelist.com/ for a few bucks cheaper. (There's a 10x42M available now for $329.95)

 

[Sam Salvati]

+1

I have a couple - great scope for the money but they are tough to find at times. Got them from here https://www.samplelist.com/ for a few bucks cheaper. (There's a 10x42M available now for $329.95)

Yup wife got mine on sample list. A B grade, it’s brand new.

 

[Trumpet]

https://opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=91

Ilya won't lead you astray

 

[AlBeight]

Hey there. I'm looking for your thoughts on glass for this beast. While it may be capable of reaching out to the 1000 yard mark, my opportunities to do so are few and far between and I already have a good scope for that. I'm looking for something smaller and lighter for targets within a few hundred yards, and really don't want to spend more than $400. Thanks, gang. Hope you're all doing well

Look at the Cabelas Covenant series. Many with features of $2k-$3k scopes, for $300 or $400 approximately.

 

[Trumpet]

Also for smaller and lighter within a couple hundred yards, the Burris RT-6 is outstanding.

 

[19smiller]

Decent deal on a Vortex Viper at Midway for $229.99.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020461155

 

[Racer Doug14]

AR10 might be rough on scopes not meant for heavy semi auto actions. Just a thought. I do like Primary Arms. Although I did just get a Vortex PST2 for my AR10.

Also, there is an optics tab.

 

[COACH1106]

Check out the Arken Optics site. Seems like every Guntuber loves them.