Scope for AR

[hdave]

Hi everyone,

I am very new to optics, and have recently purchased a NEA-15.
Looking to buy a scope for it now.

- I am a beginner, it is my second rifle (first is a Ruger 10-22)
- It will only be used at my indoor range (50 yards I think), lighting is decent
- I prefer a lifetime warranty, or at least something that will not break easily
- I do not want to spend over 250, but will do it if I need to
- Ideally want to mount a reflex red dot on top of the scope as well (I have seen some scope mounts with a little piece of rail to mount something)

From my research so far, I hear that a Vortex Diamondback would be a good scope for this.

Thoughts, suggestions, where to buy?

Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Farmboy]

For that range and price look at a red dot. Vortex or Bushnell.

 

[bjs7293]

Consider a Lucid hd7, It is new on the market but in my opinion the best bang for the buck out there.Just google it lots of reviews.

 

[Ar180shooter]

For your distances, skip the magnified optics and go for a red dot only. Vortex Sparc is what I would get in your situation.

 

[hdave]

I don't know if its just my eyes, But I can't see targets clearly all the way down there (even with glasses)
And the red dot appears to be a blur, and I know I'll hit the paper, but it could be anywhere on the paper.
So I'd prefer to have a scope, I can also always swap it on to my Ruger (which has a crappy NcStar scope)

 

[Farmboy]

Take a look at 1-4 power scopes then.

 

[hdave]

Take a look at 1-4 power scopes then.

Any recommendations for 1-4X ?

 

[dizzy]

Keep an eye in the EE, you money goes a lot further buying a good used optic, especially when on a budget.

 

[FrankieT]

Millet's 1-4x is a fine scope. New they go for under $300. Used would fetch prices in your range.

 

[saskcop]

The Millet 1-4 is nice and the Falcon Menace 1.5-5 (30mm tube) I think is a step up. It is kinda heavy though compared to similar rigs.

 

[linzeiisdad]

Consider a Lucid hd7, It is new on the market but in my opinion the best bang for the buck out there.Just google it lots of reviews.

Any Canadian retailers?

 

[Tomochan]

Consider the Falcon 1.5-5 for your purpose. Frontier ( amongst others ) sell them.

 

[Farmboy]

Any Canadian retailers?

Yup, we usually have them in stock.

Located here on the website.

 

[Rugerman]

The Millet 1-4 is nice and the Falcon Menace 1.5-5 (30mm tube) I think is a step up. It is kinda heavy though compared to similar rigs.

I agree. It is excellent value for the money and there are used ones out there that fit your budget.

 

[the_klenzer]

Am I the only guy who hates his Millet DMS 1-4x?

For a little more money you could get a Burris AR-332 3x IMHO zoom is overrated for short range use. 3x is plenty to get you what you need if yours eyes need it. Use your irons for anything that 3x is too close for.

That's just my opinion, owning both those scopes and a whack of others.