Best AR optic under 500$??

[johhny12gauge]

New i'd go Sig Romeo 5. Used on the EE Aimpoint.

 

[30-06 nitro]

I would have to throw my hat towards a primary arms optic that meets your needs.

Who stocks these?

 

[Scotty454]

Lol how do you ask for an optic recommendation, but not state what your intended usage is? An optic for 3 gun would be different than CQB, or service rifle, or PRS. A red dot is no good for precision/long range, and a crazy high magnification optic is no good for close range or fast shooting.

What you wanna do with it?

 

[1ABNDT]

Who stocks these?

Hero outdoors has them in stock, but is charging $71 dollars more than CTC and will not price match.

For the 5x Hero wants $550.99,. CTC although out of stock is charging $479.99 for the same optic.

I am going to wait until CTC restock the 5x in blk, I believe they do have a 5x IN FDE


https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/
https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/

 

[30-06 nitro]

Hero outdoors has them in stock, but is charging $71 dollars more than CTC and will not price match.

For the 5x Hero wants $550.99,. CTC although out of stock is charging $479.99 for the same optic.

I am going to wait until CTC restock the 5x in blk, I believe they do have a 5x IN FDE


https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/
https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/

Sweet! Thank you. The 4-14 xffp acss hud dmr 5.56 will fit the bill! Great reticle.

 

[KanadianShooter]

Lol how do you ask for an optic recommendation, but not state what your intended usage is? An optic for 3 gun would be different than CQB, or service rifle, or PRS. A red dot is no good for precision/long range, and a crazy high magnification optic is no good for close range or fast shooting.

What you wanna do with it?

Plinking at the range up to 100 yards and home defense duty.

 

[1ABNDT]

Sweet! Thank you. The 4-14 xffp acss hud dmr 5.56 will fit the bill! Great reticle.

Enjoy, there are some great YouTube videos on the Primary arms optics.

 

[Astute Observer]

I would have to throw my hat towards a primary arms optic that meets your needs.

Agreed. Check this out:

https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/

Their 1-4 is really inexpensive ($199 at CTCSupplies), but you can do better than that. Their 1-6 (only the second focal plane models) nudge in just under the $500 mark ($474 at CTCSupplies, multiple reticle options to choose from).

I'm incredibly happy with Primary Arms low power variable optics (LPVOs). I have a 1-6 Trijicon Accupoint for about four times the price, and while it's better than Primary Arms, it's not four times better. It's like 10% better.

 

[1ABNDT]

Yes the 1x6 is sweet.

https://youtu.be/dXz5_evTIlU
https://youtu.be/dXz5_evTIlU

 

[Kopanoak]

The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 or the 1-8x24. Best warranty in the business and reasonably priced. Excellent optics and reticles.

Or combine a Vortex Strike Fire 2 with the 3MT magnifier for a versatile red dot option on cantilever and raised rail adapters.

 

[Scotty454]

Plinking at the range up to 100 yards and home defense duty.

A 1-x (1-4, 1-6) scope would probably work well for 100 and under yard plinking. Can't say about home defense, lol. I like the Bushnell AR Optics 1-4 FFP with the illuminated reticle; at 1x it acts like a red dot with the illumination on, but you still have an etched reticle to rely on if the electronics #### the bed. Being first focal place, the reticle size changes based on magnification, so it has a usable reticle at 4x. Too bad they don't come in 6x though (Which is the reason I bought a 1x6 Strike Eagle)

 

[call2arms]

Although not really my interest I purchased a Bushnell AR Optics 1-4 FFP. Looks ok. Seems like good value.

 

[780ninja]

Hs503R holsun

 

[PinkyPlinker]

Burris AR332

 

[shooterbuck]

Another vote for the aimpoint pro here. Awesome lifetime optic at this pricepoint.

 

[TheMinusHuman]

Plinking at the range up to 100 yards and home defense duty.

Eotech. Used Eotech but they can be found for under $500 and they are great for both intended purposes.

 

[TheMinusHuman]

Hey guys looking to buy an optic for my S&W mp15 and was hoping for some advice as to what optics are best to co-witness with the fixed front post. Looking at Vortex's and eotech's. What are the best options under 500$? Thanks

Go with the Eotech man.

 

[Mixter]

I like my burris ar332

 

[jw8]

I have the same rifle, and the eotech cowitnesses nicely. love the eotechs and they are in the ballpark when on sale.
nice thing about the eotech is the magnifier you can add.

 

[geologist]

Agreed. Check this out:

https://ctcsupplies.ca/primary-arms-0/

Their 1-4 is really inexpensive ($199 at CTCSupplies), but you can do better than that. Their 1-6 (only the second focal plane models) nudge in just under the $500 mark ($474 at CTCSupplies, multiple reticle options to choose from).

I'm incredibly happy with Primary Arms low power variable optics (LPVOs). I have a 1-6 Trijicon Accupoint for about four times the price, and while it's better than Primary Arms, it's not four times better. It's like 10% better.

I have the 1-6x on my MR-1 and it's good for a night capable, go anywhere rifle.