You say 200 yards or less.....
That is good because honestly the 223/5.56 after 200 yards is basically a fast .22. After 200 yards (on a 20inch barrel) the round fails to tumble and fragment, it just pokes a .22 hole.
IMHO throw out scopes all together. They are slow, with unforgiving eye relief.
I personally run a EXPS 2.0 Eotech. The larger window of the Eotech's allow you to not have a perfect cheek weld and still see the reticle. Tube style red dots are less forgiving when it comes in-perfect cheek welds.
The reticle of the Eotech is multi-purpose. The large 65MOA circle should be treated as a big fat red dot. Place it on a torso size target at closer ranges and squeeze the trigger. Used like that just forget about the dot in the middle. That large circle grabs you eyes very fast compared to small red dot optic.
The 1 MOA dot is for long range. Used like this just ignore the 65MOA circle. 1 MOA on say a 6-8inch steel plate at 200 is better than 2-4 MOA.
There is way more to the reticle as well. Best to read up on it. For example a average man size target (head to toe) fits in the 65MOA circle at 100 yards. From the bottom of the circle to the 1MOA dot that man size target is at 200 yards. Kind of like a rage find of sorts. As I said read up on it.
I have used a Eotech Magnifier with my rifle and to be honest it is not worth the $$$$. It helps with identification at longer ranges, but you add the tube view and you need to get your eye relief just right. It also adds weight to an already heavy optic setup.
I like that fact that Eotech's are made in the US and have great customer service. I like the XPS line because it takes a CR-123 battery, which is the same kind of battery the light on my rifle and pistol use. So I only need to pack 1 battery type.
I think AimPoint makes fine NON-US made optics. If battery life is your number 1 concern then they are the best option. That said some of them, like the AimPoint Pro take some odd battery types are and not easy to find.
If you are on a budget, then I would also consider the Vortex Sparc - 2 (not 1). A US company but Chinese made. The newer -2 model is getting great reviews.
That is good because honestly the 223/5.56 after 200 yards is basically a fast .22. After 200 yards (on a 20inch barrel) the round fails to tumble and fragment, it just pokes a .22 hole.
IMHO throw out scopes all together. They are slow, with unforgiving eye relief.
I personally run a EXPS 2.0 Eotech. The larger window of the Eotech's allow you to not have a perfect cheek weld and still see the reticle. Tube style red dots are less forgiving when it comes in-perfect cheek welds.
The reticle of the Eotech is multi-purpose. The large 65MOA circle should be treated as a big fat red dot. Place it on a torso size target at closer ranges and squeeze the trigger. Used like that just forget about the dot in the middle. That large circle grabs you eyes very fast compared to small red dot optic.
The 1 MOA dot is for long range. Used like this just ignore the 65MOA circle. 1 MOA on say a 6-8inch steel plate at 200 is better than 2-4 MOA.
There is way more to the reticle as well. Best to read up on it. For example a average man size target (head to toe) fits in the 65MOA circle at 100 yards. From the bottom of the circle to the 1MOA dot that man size target is at 200 yards. Kind of like a rage find of sorts. As I said read up on it.
I have used a Eotech Magnifier with my rifle and to be honest it is not worth the $$$$. It helps with identification at longer ranges, but you add the tube view and you need to get your eye relief just right. It also adds weight to an already heavy optic setup.
I like that fact that Eotech's are made in the US and have great customer service. I like the XPS line because it takes a CR-123 battery, which is the same kind of battery the light on my rifle and pistol use. So I only need to pack 1 battery type.
I think AimPoint makes fine NON-US made optics. If battery life is your number 1 concern then they are the best option. That said some of them, like the AimPoint Pro take some odd battery types are and not easy to find.
If you are on a budget, then I would also consider the Vortex Sparc - 2 (not 1). A US company but Chinese made. The newer -2 model is getting great reviews.
I have my optometrist set my tri-focal to focus at the front site of my S&W M&P Shield and the bi-focal to focus at computer key board while seated. The top lenses have no correction. Initially I didn't like the EXPS2 then realized I wasn't looking thru the tri-focal. So, rifle or pistol, I probably look a little weird when shooting with my head tilted back a little to sight thru the tri-focal, but I'd rather look a little funny and hit the target!
