I'm in the market for a good AR scope. BUT...I don't wanna break the bank maybe around the $200 range. And yes I know, don't cheap out on the scope blah blah blah, don't need those comments. I'm on a bit of a budget here, looking for some good suggestions in my price range. Thanks...
Ar-15 Scope sugestions...
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What will you mostly use it for? Long range, short range, hunting, target?
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For that price range I vote Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40. I've got one on my .17hmr and it's a pretty nice and clear scope for the money. I put a Super Sniper on my AR varmint rifle and it's a good scope too for around $300.
If your looking for a little more magnification than 3-9 the some friends of mine have had good luck with the Simmons Whitetail Classic on their AR's. One has one on a .223rem and the other one is on a .204rug upper. They seem to be pretty clear and hold zero well.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=168462&t=11082005
If your looking for a little more magnification than 3-9 the some friends of mine have had good luck with the Simmons Whitetail Classic on their AR's. One has one on a .223rem and the other one is on a .204rug upper. They seem to be pretty clear and hold zero well.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=168462&t=11082005
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The prostaff's go for a lot less than that. Earlier this year I bought a combo, 3-9x40 prostaff and a 440 laser range finder for $300.
The best deal on the Nikon's are the Team Primos versions. Buckmaster prices with Monarch quaility glass. OK forget my last post this is what you should get for $200. Much better quality than the prostaff and far better than the Simmons.
http://swfa.com/Nikon-3-9x40-Team-Primos-Riflescope-P44156.aspx
I think the Nikons would give you the best value overall. Nikon Prostaff glass is very good.
I bought a Burris FFII Tactical 2-7x35 for my AR and it's GTG http://www.burrisoptics.com/fftactical1.html . I paid $180, and it generally goes for $200. Glass is OK, but not as good as Nikon. What sold it for me is that the tube is built for toughness, and the 1/2MOA click covered turrets. The reticle is the Burris Ballistic Plex which has hold overs for drop that is calibrated for different cartridges out to 500 yards or so. I haven't stretched the rifle out yet, so I can't say how it does at distance, but the turrets so far have been repeatable with different loads. The scope is perfect for an AR.
I bought a Burris FFII Tactical 2-7x35 for my AR and it's GTG http://www.burrisoptics.com/fftactical1.html . I paid $180, and it generally goes for $200. Glass is OK, but not as good as Nikon. What sold it for me is that the tube is built for toughness, and the 1/2MOA click covered turrets. The reticle is the Burris Ballistic Plex which has hold overs for drop that is calibrated for different cartridges out to 500 yards or so. I haven't stretched the rifle out yet, so I can't say how it does at distance, but the turrets so far have been repeatable with different loads. The scope is perfect for an AR.
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I'm glad I was lurking around and stumbled on this post - I had just placed a Barska scope on one of my wish-lists... considering changing that to Nikon or Bushnell now.
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Been there - done that, trying to avoid it again!!!
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