AR15 optics suggestion

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Youzawhale

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Hey Canadaammo,

I'm currently looking at the NCstar optics on your website, great prices! I want to purchase some optics for my 12.5" AR15, could you reccommend something? I'm not super familiar with optics, so I'm not sure which type is best for this type of gun.

Thanks!

Youza.
 
Are you looking for a red dot or could you utilize magnification? 12.5" can be accurate enough at 100 yards which I would much prefer magnification. A 1-4x scope is ideal.
 
Malta1911 said:
Are you looking for a red dot or could you utilize magnification? 12.5" can be accurate enough at 100 yards which I would much prefer magnification. A 1-4x scope is ideal.
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On a 12.5" upper id prefer red dots....theyre easy enough to shoot out to 300y and scopes add a lot of weight
 
Thanks for your suggestions all! I've been getting some PMs too with feedback, so I really appreciate it!
I'll look into the holosun for sure then.

:cheers:

Youza.
 
I find a reflex sight coupled with a flip to the side magnifier gives you the best of both worlds. Quick target acquisition and for further distant targets, you flip the magnifier and you have the possibility to aim and shoot up the targets that are farther away.
 
The first optic I bought was an ncstar from Can-am. And the first lesson I learned in not buying crap.
Mine looked cool in the box but it just would not hold zero. After firing a few rounds the optic would shift on the rail and was pretty useless overall (shooting 223, not heavy calibres). I replaced mine with an inexpensive but actual better quality bushnell trs-25. It's not fancy but it performs well for $100.
 
kevmicball said:
Vortex strike eagle is a fairly easy on the wallet mid grade optic i love mine
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It is a great optic, but the OP is running a 12" barrel so likely wanting something short range. And since he's thinking ncstar likely a lower budget. $450 plus mount is probably not in range (pun intended).
 
I suppose it's not only what's the best type of optic for the AR15.The question that the OP needs to ask is,what's the best type of optic for what he intends to do with the Ar15.
 
The USA ar15 forums are very positive toward Aim sports 4x32. It is strange and funny as the scope is 45cad new at Amazon.
 
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