High-magnification scope for AR

[Cal-gun Fan]

Hey,
I'd like to pick up a high magnification scope for an AR-15 target rifle. I was looking at the Leupold Mark AR 6-18x but would love to hear some other options. Not too pricy, please! Thanks

 

[kfgk14]

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50, available with MRAD or MOA adjustments.

 

[Cal-gun Fan]

Its a nice scope, but a bit over-budget. Looking for something around $500 or so. Thats why I liked the Leupold so much.

 

[kfgk14]

Vortex Viper HS has the 4-16x44 and 4-16x50 are good options, well within your price range. I'm continuing the Vortex suggestions based on very positive experience with their glass. The Leupold you mentioned is a good scope as well.

 

[Cal-gun Fan]

Yeah, I've heard very good things about vortex. Almost bought one of their PST rifle scopes for my AK a while back, but settled on a Leatherwood CMR.

 

[Offfhand]

Hard to go wrong with a Leupold scope. And they stand behind what they sell with the best service in the industry.

 

[W.E.G.]

 

[El Mariachi]

Fwiw, I've got a brand new Swift Premier #SRP Mil 687 4.5-14x44mm for sale down here in the classified section that I just listed if you're interested. $247.00 shipped.....

 

[DesertFox]

Vortex and Leupold are both fantastic. I have some of each. I tend to favor my Burris Eliminator in most instances since I picked it up but also found the following to be a decent choice, especially if you're looking for FFP mil-dot:

https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=FMT414

 

[jonn5335]

I put a Nikon buckmaster 6-18x40 on my AR cost $369 plus $100 for the M-223 mount

 

[madcratebuilder]

Its a nice scope, but a bit over-budget. Looking for something around $500 or so. Thats why I liked the Leupold so much.

Take a look at the Vortex Viper 6.5-20X50 PA. This scope has a wide v-plex reticle, side focus, 30mm tube, zero re-set knobs and a life time warranty. You should be able to find these on sale for under $400. Similar to the PST without the super cool turrets and it uses a pain reticle the keep price down. Made on the same line as the PST's.

I got mine at Midway for $350, put it on my Grendel, it's a fine scope for long range work. It's no Nightforce but it gets it done.

 

[Robert101]

Yep, see Jonn53 post #10. That is exactly what I did - Nikon 6-18 40MM. It has parralux adjustment and good field of view. I paid $300 at Bass Pro Shop online. I also purchased the Nikon 223 20 MOA scope mount too. Oh, its mounted on my LR308 with a 20" barrel.