AR and General rifle Questions.

[HotRoderX]

I need some advice on BiPod vs a bench rest whats the pros and cons of each for long distance shooting in the 150-200 yard range? I know the obvious nice thing about a bench rest is you can use that with multiple guns vs a BiPod its one gun and done kinda thing.

Also what kinda scope would be decent quality for long range shooting? This scope would most likely mainly be used on my 77/22 but would be nice getting something that could be used on the AR also if I choice. I am thinking 200 dollar budget maybe?

Kinda a random question I have been wondering about is would a suppressor that fits the AR work on a 22lr also?

 

[MichiganScott]

Midway has the Elite 3200 10X Tactical for $199. Great scope for the price.

I use a Sinclair Bench Rest front rest for everything except hunting. I might hook on a bipod if I figure the shots could be long or the target small.

 

[oneyeopn]

I used Bipods on both AR's and my Bolt actions.
1) less stuff to haul to the table
2) very steady and adjustable to changing height demands
3) very easily removed
you can find Bipods in price from the NcStar Precision for about $30 something dollars on up to well over $100, I used both an NcStar and a Caldwell. Both very good serviceable, dependable Bipods. The NcStar also comes with 4 types of mounting hardware to fit almost any application.

I run a bigger glass than most, and has been said maybe my eyesight is not as good. The most common target I shot at is a prairie dog. Approx. size would be 2"x6"with no outer ring. Once you get out past 150yards they become harder to see other than just a little brown dot moving. My favorite and I still have one on my Bolt Action .308 is the Bushnell 6-24x50, it is a decent scope for under $200 when you can find them. I also have experience with the Nitrex (Weaver) 6-20x50 TR1 it is a great scope generally in the $300 range.
People will say (this I am sure) that even snipers only use 10x or that they can use a 3-9 and shoot center mass on their target all day long. That is great for them, on a profile target I can too. A prairie dog is a lot smaller target, and you dont find 3-9 scopes on serious varmint rifles.

So when it comes to scopes you must ask yourself "What do I plan to do with it?" Decide what your targets are going to be and then you can figure out what size of scope you need to start looking for. I hope this helps and is not just a lot of hot air.

 

[cyphertext]

For your question about suppressors, for a .22lr, a can built specifically for .22lr is best. These are made where you can take them apart and wipe down the baffles easily. You can use a 5.56 / .223 suppressor on your .22lr, but the .22lr is dirty and requires more cleaning.

 

[Desert Five-0]

Have you ever heard a .223 suppressed? It is still pretty loud. If I get a suppressor I want it to be quiet. I am more interested a .22 suppressor because they can be taken apart and cleaned. For a larger caliber I am looking into a .300 blackout or 9mm build.

 

[HotRoderX]

Thanks guys that answers all my questions. I am in a suppressor friendly state and was thinking hmm maybe I could get one suppressor to use on my AR and my 22's.

Thanks for the scope advice definitely going to start saving for something better then what I got. I lucked out and found a great deal on a Barska Plinster 22 scope. The thing ended up being free so you cant beat that deal.

I plan to go with bipods I think having one less thing to tote in my range bag would be great.