Questions on AR scopes

[Lennyjoe]

Im looking to put something on the AR and have a couple of questions.

I used to have a cheapy NC Star red dot on my AR but it wouldnt adjust so I pitched it.

I also noticed the Osprey scope for the .223 on e-bay and was wondering if anyone has tried them.

My AR is not a flat top and I dont want to put a standard riflescope on it. I am looking for a red dot or some type of compact fixed power scope to attach to the carry handle.

My budget isnt the greatest right now with two vehicles getting repaired thanks to the crappy Tucson drivers (one without insurance) so I cant afford the ACOG that I want.

Give me some ideas to go with.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Consider one of the Hakko COL-4211 4x21mm scopes that mounts to the carrying handle. These are essentially the same as the old Colt scopes (Hakko made them for Colt, AAMOF). I'm thinking about getting one, myself.

 

[jefnvk]

How much them run, Dave?

 

[Dave Markowitz]

They seem to go for around $160 - $170 at the various places I see listing them. I found some dealers stocking the Hakkos by searching for "Hakko rifle scope" on Froogle.

 

[jefnvk]

Gonna have a look at them. Much more affordable than the ACOG, that I would like to have, but can't justify the four digits for optics.

 

[Harry Tuttle]

Get a cantilevered sight mount and put the reddot in the same plane as the iron sights, a dot on top of the carry handle is way up there in chin weld range

http://www.americansforguncontrol.com/leaper/

The Colt 3x20 carry handle scope is a good one
http://www.fjvollmer.com/ROB-3/20/MVC-006F.JPG

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Well, I just ordered a Hakko scope from Personalsecurityzone.com for my Colt AR-15A3. I'll post a writeup after I get it.

 

[Rob96]

I just bought a Leapers T168 for my M4gery. Seems to be an excellent scope for the price. Lots of good info on them over at the AR15 forum. Some Marines had purchased them over in the sand box, and one write up from a soldier who used one over in the sand box. Here is the link.

http://www.clearviewinvest.com/detail.asp?product_id=004-SCO1680

 

[Harry Tuttle]

Check and see if the Leapers will run a box on a bench

Forest had issues with the Leapers colt copy:
http://groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite/leapers4x20review.msnw

 

[Lennyjoe]

I ordered a Leapers yesterday. Figured Id give it a try.

When I build my next AR (flat top left hand model) I plan on getting a high quality scope for it.

Thanks for the ideas.