Scope choice for AR or maybe AK

[MechAg94]

What is a good brand for a 1.5-6X scope for an AR flattop? I was trying to avoid a fixed power scope if I had a choice. Actually, I was thinking of trying it on my VEPR to see what I could do. It would likely end up swapping for the EOTech on my AR.

I was looking at www.riflescopes.com and it looks like the Leopolds in that category are up there in price, and I don't have any idea of what other brands would be dependable. I have heard of the ACOGs but what I have seen of them are very expensive. I don't think my wallet is in that category right now. I notice the basic 3-9X's are cheaper so that is an option I guess. Anyone have any thoughts on a good choice?

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

Burris

 

[TexAg]

I have a Bushnell Trophey 1.75-4x on my Saiga, was only $99 at Cabela's. Works fine so far! plenty of magnification for most things and low enough power to get a wide picture.

 

[mattf7184]

Benny Hill Special:

Simmons ProDiamond Shotgun Scope

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/si1prblmascn.html

 

[MechAg94]

Thanks for the responses. I'll look at those later on. (sites are blocked at work)

My Dad has used Simmons and thinks they are decent enough. Not sure if I would trust it or not. I would rather look at others first.

 

[boofus]

I like the Trijicon Accupoint, got one on my FNC. The eye relief is a bit longer than the ACOG so you will need either a rail handguard or one of those La Rue extended mounts.

http://www.trijicon.com/user/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=5

Costs only half as much as an ACOG and has variable power.

 

[mattf7184]

I too was skeptical of simmons but this one was recommended by Benny Hill and other 3gunners on the enos forums. I figured it is only $50 and it could be a good back up scope. Cannot tell the difference between the quality of this (construction and lens) to any ~$200-400 scopes I have used. It is my primary optic until the Mueller CQB comes out and then it will be my backup.

 

[MechAg94]

boofus, I appreciate the thought, but that one is way outside my price range right now. If I had that cash, I would probably just buy a RRA AR.

That Simmons may be worth a try to get started. The price is hardly a blip on the radar. The bushnell is not much more.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

Leupold makes a 1-4x shotgun scope that you can get into for around $200-300. It also makes a very handy AR scope if you can get it mounted far enough forward to use the long eye-relief.

 

[444]

Nightforce 2.5-10x24 Nxs

http://www.nightforceoptics.com/

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=134&t=144107

This is what I am going with.



I think.

 

[AK103K]

I have a Leupold 1.5x5 on one of my Armalites. Works great.

 

[rbernie]

The NXS 1x-4x/24 looks awfully nice - what's an estimated price on that puppy?

 

[lycanthrope]

I run the Simmons Pro Diamond on my Clark Gator. It bumped off my Holosight and it won't come off for anything less than the ACOG.