I come to you gentlemen in need of advice....

[bigshep85]

I am now picking up a new hobby since mine goes out in one week. Hunting will be done for the summer, I know, I know, Bummer. BUT In my great state of KY coyote season is in year around so I have decided to learn this sport. I am now looking for a scope for my AR, What would you gentlemen suggest would be a good scope for coyote hunting? Say up to 500 yards max. or at least a good scope spec range? Not looking to spend a rediculous amount of money just something to do during the summer.
Thanks for your time.

 

[chud333]

I'll always recommend the glass of Leupold. I have a 3x9 with AO and EFR on one of my AR's and i love it for Yotes'
They are'nt cheap but what is that's worth a darn.

Chuck

 

[storeyteller]

I use this one on my AR varmit slayer and it has served me well Whitetail Classic Rifle Scope 6.5-20x 50mm Adjustable Objective Mil-Dot Reticle Matte

 

[GSonnen]

Take a look at the Nikon M-223 scope series. I have one on my varmint AR. The BDC reticle makes long shots a piece of cake. These scopes get good reviews on the AR and Varmint forums. Youll get alot more quality for your money with this scope.

 

[Andrew911tt]

I am going to go with the Nikon prostaff 3-12x40 from what I have read its a great combination of price and performance

 

[oneyeopn]

For my coyote gun I use a Bushnell 6-24x50 Banner Dawn to Dusk..so far it has worked very well and can be had for less than $200, the Leupold and Nikon are exceptional scopes but I can never justify that kind of money when I get great results for around $140.

 

[storeyteller]

I actually have Nikons on a couple of guns and they are nice. I also have a couple of Bushnell's and 3 Simmon's, which in my experience, work just as well (have some others too that aren't as good). I think the Nikon M-223's only go up to 12x, the Leupold mentioned only to 9x. Coyote sized targets at 300yds are small,(think 2L coke bottle size vital area) not to mention 500yds. Not enough x's IMO in either of those scopes.

 

[rojodiablo]

For 'yote hunting, at ranges to 500 I agree with Storyteller. From 0-300 yds, a 4x12 is a great choice. If you are pushing beyond, it's going to be more in the 16-24 range to really zero in.
But in Ky. I would expect a 12x would be everything you would ever need. There is a lot more cover to hunt than wide open spaces; you will find that dogs don't spend too much time in the open if they don't have to.
If they are coming to a call, they will use cover until the last minute and they will use the wind regardless of time of day, season of year, or the call used.
All this said, the sport is a great 'yote and small game platform.

 

[bigshep85]

Great advice

I plan on using high rise mounts so I can still use my open sights up to certain distances, would like to have the scope for distances over those not comfortable using the open sights on.

 

[GSonnen]

I plan on using high rise mounts so I can still use my open sights up to certain distances, would like to have the scope for distances over those not comfortable using the open sights on.

Take careful notice of your cheek weld. Some of the high rise mounts raise your eye objective so high, you get a really poor cheek weld. If you go with a high mount, take a look at Magpul's PRS stock.

 

[oneyeopn]

GSonnen Had some great advice, plus you can also look at putting the offset iron sights or a QD scope mount.

 

[rebs081]

For my coyote gun I use a Bushnell 6-24x50 Banner Dawn to Dusk..so far it has worked very well and can be had for less than $200, the Leupold and Nikon are exceptional scopes but I can never justify that kind of money when I get great results for around $140.

Nikon Pro staff 3-9x40 with BDC at wally world for $169.00

 

[oneyeopn]

Nikon Pro staff 3-9x40 with BDC at wally world for $169.00

This is great information and a great price....as I believe it was Storyteller mentioned, depending on the size of your target 3-9 is not enough x's IMHO