steverjo
Member
I know that there have been many threads on this in the past but maybe this is a little different take on the subject.
I have two AR-15's; a 16" flat top, collapsible stock, and a 20" carry handle, fixed stock. So I am looking for 2 scopes/optics.
Neither of these rifles is expected to be used for extremely accurate shooting as I have other rifles for that niche. These are just fun rifles for plinking at the range. I am not currently in the military or law enforcement and my life does not depend on these rifles (I have hand guns and shot guns for HD).
I know that Eotech, Aimpoint and Trijicon are some of the best optics you can buy. I am looking for a red dot, 1x magnification, however, i cant afford another $1,000 to equip these 2 rifles. What are your thoughts on BSA or some other less expensive brand.
Ultimately I want to take a course at Frontsight, or Gunsight, but they pretty much say only get Eotech or Trijicon or Aimpoint, and i don't want to feel out of place if I show up there with something they feel is inferior. Am I really wasting my money by buying a "cheaper" brand? Remember, this is for plinking. I figure if the scope breaks, I can buy another and still be ahead moneywise.
Am i missing something here? Please help.
I have two AR-15's; a 16" flat top, collapsible stock, and a 20" carry handle, fixed stock. So I am looking for 2 scopes/optics.
Neither of these rifles is expected to be used for extremely accurate shooting as I have other rifles for that niche. These are just fun rifles for plinking at the range. I am not currently in the military or law enforcement and my life does not depend on these rifles (I have hand guns and shot guns for HD).
I know that Eotech, Aimpoint and Trijicon are some of the best optics you can buy. I am looking for a red dot, 1x magnification, however, i cant afford another $1,000 to equip these 2 rifles. What are your thoughts on BSA or some other less expensive brand.
Ultimately I want to take a course at Frontsight, or Gunsight, but they pretty much say only get Eotech or Trijicon or Aimpoint, and i don't want to feel out of place if I show up there with something they feel is inferior. Am I really wasting my money by buying a "cheaper" brand? Remember, this is for plinking. I figure if the scope breaks, I can buy another and still be ahead moneywise.
Am i missing something here? Please help.