Scope Recommendations

[Luxy54]

Hi all,

I have a Sport II and I'm contemplating adding an optic. What type is the question. It's primarily a range toy, no hunting or tactical stuff. I'd just like to be able to shoot more accurately at distance than my old eyes w/ iron sights will allow. 300 yds. is the max at our range. I'm not really looking for high magnification or an RDS so I've been narrowing the choices down to a 1x5 or 6 style (Vortex?) or fixed mag. 3 or may be 5x. I kinda like the style of a fixed sight (Primary Arms) but I'd like to get feedback from those that have actual experience with either one style or both on their AR. Oh, and I'd like to keep the cost under $250.

Appreciate your input and recommendations!

Luxy

 

[Kodiakco]

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x. I have their 1-6x and like it a lot.

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[agksimon]

I'm 73 and need a scope too. I did a lot of research and ended up with a Vortex Spitfire 3X and couldn't be happier. I can benchrest down to 1moa with it, but still pick off steel at 300 yards and shoot close-up too. The crosshairs also act as range finders. Look it up and see for yourself.

 

[Luxy54]

Thanks guys.

Sort of validates my thinking that both types will probably meet my need. I don't want/ need a big and heavy optic. I really do like the aesthetics/ idea of a lower fixed power (KISS) but don't want to be kicking myself later for not going with a variable power, especially for close range.

 

[oysterer]

double your budget and buy american

Leupold 2.5 - 8

lifetime support and warranty no questions asked

 

[jeeps]

Trigicon acog 4x ,buy once cry once!

 

[Ricrock]

For a range toy, the Acog is overkill in my opinion. Primary Arms makes compact scopes with power from 2.5 to 5x priced between $200 and $350 that will probably serve you as well as an Acog.

That said, the Acog would be my choice for combat or serious duty.

I have both the 1 x 6 Vortex Strike eagle and the 2.5 Primary Arms compact scope, and both perform very well for my use.

 

[Luxy54]

I really like the Trijicon ACOG w/ integral RDS but it's also 3x the cost of my AR and I'm not anticipating any serious combat in the foreseeable future!

Rock,
If you had to chose one as you're go to scope which would it be the Vortex or the PA?

 

[rockquarry]

I bought a Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4x20mm several years ago. I don't recall the cost, but I don't think they are expensive. Very basic, good quality scope with a plain duplex reticle.

It's a small, lightweight scope and more than adequate for most needs. No gimmicks, illumination, batteries, or other features that may be of dubious worth to some shooters. Also, consider good resale value should you decide to sell.

 

[Luxy54]

Yes. The Mark AR is one I have been considering along with PA and Vortex. I've seen them around $250 on sale.

 

[hugger-4641]

I am using this scope as a cheap bang around/range use/coyote hunting scope.
So far it has held up well and in your price range. The BDC is set up for 55gr amo, so it doesn't work well with my amo, but otherwise has been a good value.


Tru Glo S Tac 3x9x42

 

[Ricrock]

I really like the Trijicon ACOG w/ integral RDS but it's also 3x the cost of my AR and I'm not anticipating any serious combat in the foreseeable future!

Rock,
If you had to chose one as you're go to scope which would it be the Vortex or the PA?

I have the Vortex 1x6 Strike Eagle on my favorite AR. It has an illuminated reticle which when on 1 power works pretty much like a red dot. I can use it with both eyes open. When I want to reach out a bit I can crank the power up. The reticle is etched, which means even if your battery dies, you can still use it like a normal scope.

At the present time My Primary Arms 2.5 compact scope is in it's box on a shelf in my safe awaiting a rifle for it. I personally prefer the Vortex.

 

[Wanderling]

I got an even cheaper Nikon P-223 3-9x, currently selling for about $110. I think it's pretty decent.

 

[Luger9x19]

My vote goes to the Leupold Mark AR. Great optic. Love mine. Its American made and keeps more of your dollars in America.

The Nikon P-series is great too!

 

[Luger9x19]

I got an even cheaper Nikon P-223 3-9x, currently selling for about $110. I think it's pretty decent.

The P-223 3-9 for $110. Where is that deal?!?!?!? THAT IS A GREAT DEAL!

 

[Luxy54]

agksimon,

Looked at the Spitfire 3x. Very nice scope - similar to the PA I'm interested in but a little more $ than I'd like to spend.

 

[Ricrock]

Leopold and Vortex and Primary Arms, all glass is made in China. The assembly may be in America, but all quality glass is made in either China or Japan.

 

[fyimo]

I have two AR's with Nikon P223 3x9x40mm scopes and they work great. I also have 2 with Vortex Crossfire 2 4x12x40mm scopes that I also like. One of the Vortex scopes is on AR 10 308 that I plan on hunting Deer with.

 

[jimbo728]

+1 on the Nikon 3x9x40 P 223 rifle scope.
Jim

 

[Rastoff]

OK, this pushes your budget a little, but I've had very good service from this:
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