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copper372
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Posted: April/20/2009 at 13:52 |
Any suggestions for a scope for my new FNAR? I was entertaining the idea of putting my 4200 2.5x10x50 from my Rem 700 7mm on it.
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pyro6999
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how much do you want to spend, and what are your intended uses for the scope??
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Do a quick search for word "FNAR" under poster "ick" and you will find some info.
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copper372
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Willing to spend $500-$800. Will be used for some tactical applications. But, I see myself setting it up in my blind at some point too.
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crockette
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I am having the exact same dilemna... FN AR and already tried one 50mm scope and you will need really tall mounts. I returned it due to it just being a cheapo scope, I decided to do something nice for a nice rifle. I am looking at the 4200 or 6500 or possibly a laser ranging scope of some sort. I have looked at the Burris Diamonds, Nikon Monarch's and the Bushnell. I defintely want a scope with a Mildot and side adjustment.
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copper372
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I have a 4200 2.5x10x50 on my 7mm mag. I was thinking about putting it on the FNAR, but decided I wanted a smaller, lower power scope. A co-worker friend of mine recommended a Nightforce like he has. I just can't part with another $1200-1300.
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crockette
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Ahh... I have been straining my brain over this for days now. I don't see myself ever hunting with the FN as don't you have to have less than so many rounds capable weapon to hunt elk? If not I would definitely take it on a hunt when I finally get my Elk tags. I live in Illinois and we can't hunt anything with a rifle except coyotes. I also have a bolt 30-06 that I thought would be my hunting rifle (also needs a scope). Here is my lowdown for scope needs.
FN AR (.308) set up for long range but shorter capabilities, possibly a laser on it for that.
4200 or Monarch possibly in the 4-16 magnification for top end
Howa 30-06 bolt for hunting up to possibly 500yrd or so
6500 2.5-16x42 mildot ??? is this overkill? I would like to keep the cost down if possible but I want a mildot or BDC type reticle.
DPMS AR .223 with flip up sights, I want to use them at times and would like something for longer ranges that I can get out of the way if I want to use them. I am thinking an Eotech??? But that isn't really very accurate at any kind of distance if I were to use it for coyote hunting. We have nothing but flat 1/4-1/2 mile plowed fields here to shoot over for coyotes.
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supertool73
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Here are a few, they will all have similar glass quality. All very durable scopes as well.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-10609-1511-new-sightron-125-5x20-sii-big-sky-riflescope.aspx http://www.swfa.com/pc-14523-227-trijicon-1-4x24-accu-point-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx http://www.swfa.com/pc-13201-185-bushnell-125-4x24-elite-4200-rifle-scope.aspx http://www.swfa.com/pc-14778-2172-new-bushnell-125-8x32-elite-6500-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx http://www.swfa.com/pc-12758-2123-vortex-2-7x32-viper-rifle-scope.aspx http://www.swfa.com/pc-14272-2736-leupold-15-5x20-vx-3-riflescope.aspx |
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crockette
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Thanks I will check them out..
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copper372
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Any views on Nitrex scopes?
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crockette
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I notice most of these are not variable power scopes. Is this preferable for long range shooting due to having more adjustment capabilities? I never really looked at this option before. It makes sense to me for a scope for my AR as I could just take it off with some quick releases if I wanted to use my iron sights.
For my 30-06 I was thinking about the 6500 in a mil dot as it's bright and has a decent variable range and side parallax. I like the trijicon accupoint but they are a bit too steep for my wallet since I need multiple scopes for three different rifles.
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