AR scope?

[r106]

I just bought my first AR and don't plan on scoping it right away. But I do want to in the future. What are you guy's using for scopes on your AR's. My Range is only 200m so I don't need a high power. I really like the burris XTR but it is a little out of my price range. The MTAC is cool as well but I'm not sure about shooting out to 100-200m when the red dot is 2.3moa. I really like the illuminated reticles or red dots and the 1-4X zoom. What is there for other magnified scopes that use illuminated reticles? And is there any with smaller or adjustable dots?

I was thinking of a scope with a regular reticle and adding a fastfire to it also???

I do like the EOtech's with the magnifiers but that also gets pricey

What are your opinions??

 

[Silveragent]

I'm still new to ARs but I have a Leupold MK AR 1.5-4x. Anything below 25m 1.5 is fine and I can use both eyes open. Anything beyond that I rack it up to 4x. Pretty nice and clean crosshair reticle. No illumination though. Nice audible adjustment clicks on the towers. You can mount a fastfire or equivalent to the top (it has a little picatinny on it) but I doubt I will.

 

[popcan]

For 200 yds max a micro aim point is plenty. (no magnification).

 

[popcan]

Otherwise, if you insist on some magnification, how about a Leupold Patrol scope 1.5x4?
It has a mildot reticle and a red dot in the cross hairs.
I was shooting mine out to 300 yds last week - at 4 power hits on a 12x12 plate were pretty easy.

Look up Leupold VX-R Patrol Scope
There's a hunting version too, with no target turrets but a finer reticle.

 

[cr5]

Wolverine and Wanstalls carry the LUX CMR 1-4 and I just put one on my 14.5" AR and I'm very impressed. Good features for the money.
Good luck

 

[Recce21]

For 200 yds max a micro aim point is plenty. (no magnification).

X2

 

[No_Use_]

Eotech hws and magnifier here... worth the price

Also like the cool tactical factor !!!

 

[NaOH]

I use an Eotech with Aimpoint magnifier.

 

[Epoxy7]

Wolverine and Wanstalls carry the LUX CMR 1-4 and I just put one on my 14.5" AR and I'm very impressed. Good features for the money.
Good luck

Ordered two of these. One for an AR the other for a Tavor. Reviews have been good. Looking forward to trying them out.

 

[lawn gnome]

If you like the XTR try looking at the HiLux CMR as CR5 said.

 

[r106]

If you like the XTR try looking at the HiLux CMR as CR5 said.

I think i'm going to. The only thing is there length but it's not to big of deal.

 

[Undergiver]

trijicon acog TA31

 

[KLusTeR-FLuX]

Keep in mind an eotech + magnifier can add over 20 oz's in weight to your rifle.

I currently have a EO517 and Gen1 4x Magnifier on my PWS AR and I'm switching (for weight reasons) to a Leupold 3-9x with a Mini Red Dot on top.

Much lighter weight setup and for a small frame guy like me it makes a lot of difference in terms of ease of movement and pointability of the weapon.

 

[Wildcard91]

Anyone have any luck with those NCStar units? They look like they have decent specs, but i've heard mixed things about them

 

[Gary D]

the Millet DMS is a 1x4 with an illuminated reticle and is an excellent option if budget is a concern. Not EOTECH or ACOG, but not the same cash outlay either. It is a far better product than the price point suggests.

 

[r106]

Whats the difference of the leupold VX R patrol scope vs a VX R firedot 4?? What do the patrol scopes go for? I found a decent deal on a firedot 4 for $430 and a VX2 1-4-20 for $300

What are your thoughts?

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/vx-r-riflescopes/vx-r-1-25-4x20mm/

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/vx-2-riflescopes/vx-2-1-4x20mm/

 

[tactical_tech]

Another vote for the CMR, great optic for the price, glass is excellent. I posted some pics of it on my 14.5 AR awhile back. http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761930

 

[my72jeep]

AR Scope

I put a 4x Leapers on mine. Bolted right to the carring handle. has a BDC good out to 500m.

 

[smak_daddy]

Throw a Trijicon TA31F ACOG on her and be done with it. Good from 0 - 600 metres. It even comes with a BDC that I can confirm works.

 

[Moose308]

I am intrigued by the new line if Nikon M-223 scopes. Could be good, once they come to Canada.

1-4x20

2-8x32

Also a 3-12x42, and 4-16x42

The 223 calibrated BDC 600 reticle,