I've been looking at scopes for my M1A. One day I'd like to take a training class with this rifle, so I need an optic that can handle everything from low light shooting, close range, to mid range 400-500 yard work. I might even like to try some 3 gun shooting as well. I like ACOGs, but they are out since in my opinion they sit way too high on an M1A.
I've been looking at the Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 1.5 X 5 which seems to sell for around $850.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-3479-311-leupold-15-5x20-mark-4-mrt-30mm-riflescope.aspx
I've also been looking at the Schmidt and Bender Short Dot 1.1 X 4. The Schmidt and Bender gets rave reviews, but I haven't heard much about the Leupold? How does the Leupold with SPR reticle stack up against the mega buck Short Dot at less than half the price?
What about U.S. Optics? The SN4 looks interesting, and goes for around $1300 with lit reticle.
http://www.usoptics.com/sub_pages/scope_model.php?recordID=4
I'm just trying to find the best balance of performance vs. cost. I'd rather not fork over $2200 for the Schmidt and Bender unless it is vastly superior to the others.
I've been looking at the Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 1.5 X 5 which seems to sell for around $850.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-3479-311-leupold-15-5x20-mark-4-mrt-30mm-riflescope.aspx
I've also been looking at the Schmidt and Bender Short Dot 1.1 X 4. The Schmidt and Bender gets rave reviews, but I haven't heard much about the Leupold? How does the Leupold with SPR reticle stack up against the mega buck Short Dot at less than half the price?
What about U.S. Optics? The SN4 looks interesting, and goes for around $1300 with lit reticle.
http://www.usoptics.com/sub_pages/scope_model.php?recordID=4
I'm just trying to find the best balance of performance vs. cost. I'd rather not fork over $2200 for the Schmidt and Bender unless it is vastly superior to the others.