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    Posted: May/07/2009 at 21:19
I recently got an AR 15 flat top m4 style and I have decided I want a scope. I was looking for recommendations. I decided I do not want a red dot or holographic sight. I would get more use out of a standard scope. I've been looking and have narrowed down to a buckmaster or primos 3x9x40 or maybe a bushnell elite 3200. I'm open to suggestions but would these be a decent scope for this gun, or what do you think about the sightrons? What about mounting it on the flat top, am I going to need one of the one piece sets of rings or could I just use regular ones. If you have any pictures that would be great, I'm really flexible and am just looking for something that will work out on this gun. Thanks in advance. 
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I'm still waiting on two precision uppers but what I have waiting for them are a Burris Xtreme 1-4x24 for the 5.56, and a Bushnell Elite 4200 1.25-4x24 for the 6.8 SPC. Both in LaRue quick release mounts. I'm thinking I want a second scope in a QR mount for one of them. My list of candidates is narrowed to a Team Primos, a Nikon Monarch 2-8x32, a Leupold Mark AR, or a Mueller Tac II. 

Burris 1-4x24 Xtreme Tactical XTR 30mm Rifle Scope                                                                      Burris 1-4x24 Xtreme Tactical XTR 30mm Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Illuminated Ballistic 5.56
  • 30mm
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Bushnell 1.25-4x24 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope                                                                               Bushnell 1.25-4x24 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope
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  • 4A w/ Illuminated Dot
  • 30mm
  • Rainguard
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I have two of the Team Promos and one of the 2-8x32 Monarchs and they rock. The Mueller Tac II I only know by reputation, and the Leupold is supposed to be a tactical cousin of the VX-II. All should be pretty close in quality with maybe nod to the Nikons. 

Nikon 3-9x40 Team Primos Riflescope                                                                                     Nikon 3-9x40 Team Primos Riflescope
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  • 1"
  • Team Primos
SWFA: $219.95
Nikon 2-8x32 Monarch Riflescope                                                                                         Nikon 2-8x32 Monarch Riflescope
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  • Nikoplex
  • 1"
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Leupold 3-9x40 Mark AR Riflescope                                                                                       Leupold 3-9x40 Mark AR Riflescope
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  • Mil-Dot
  • 1"
  • Multi-Coat 4 Lens System
SWFA: $349.95
Mueller 3-10x44 Tac II Riflescope                                                                                       Mueller 3-10x44 Tac II Riflescope
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 1"
SWFA: $269.95



Edited by sholling - May/07/2009 at 21:55
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I'd go with either of the top two that sholling has recommended. Giving a slight nudge for the Burris.
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I'm more inclined to reccomend a Bushnell 4200 with rainguard finish. A lot of which scope is right for you depends on how you use the rifle.  I am particularlly fond of the 4-16x40 bushnell 4200 and I have one on an M4 style gun currently.  If you need something with illumination the low end of what would work would be a 1-4 Bushnell Trophy, the high end would be a Trijicon accupoint and I would prefer the trijicon accupoint to the scope I have on it now.  My thought on the  4-16 as opposed to the 3-9 you mention is that you only give up one power on the low end to gain 7 more on the high end and that is a scope that your can really enjoy at a firing range because you can see the holes in the target, and 4x is certainly low enough power to hunt coyotes where 16x is enough for prairie dogs and the knobs are finger adjustable so you can dial in correction.  I have one of the 1-4x Brushnell Trophy scopes on a ruger  and in that power range I'm not sure you are getting enough more scope to justify the cost difference of going to the top two on S's list. I can see the benefit of the Trijicon though because it is illuminated by both tritium and fiber optic and you dont have to turn it on or worry about batteries that die at the worst possible time.
424164SF Bushnell 4-16x40 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope                                                                                 Bushnell 4-16x40 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope
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731424M Bushnell 1-4x24 Trophy 30mm Rifle Scope                                                                                 Bushnell 1-4x24 Trophy 30mm Rifle Scope
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TR24 Trijicon 1-4x24 Accu-Point 30mm Rifle Scope                                                                             Trijicon 1-4x24 Accu-Point 30mm Rifle Scope
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TR20 Trijicon 3-9x40 Accu-Point Rifle Scope                                                                                  Trijicon 3-9x40 Accu-Point Rifle Scope
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Got a delivery today of my Vortex diamondback 1.75-5x, love it dead hold bdc and excellent glass, paid $170. small and relatively light as well.
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Thanks for the replies, Are the BDC reticles pretty accurate? I'm looking to keep the price under 250 which is why I the nikons are looking so good right now b/c of the clarity you get for the price. Do I need a special type of rings or can I get the 2 rings and mount the scope. I've read some of the forums and they say to get the 1 piece set so it can be mounted forward enough for proper eye relief. 
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I picked up my RRA Coyote last Friday.  I mounted the Primos using Warne AR15 Flat Top Aluminum Rings (A204LM) all from SWFA.  Scope is very clear and the mounts worked perfectly for me.  I did some shooting out to 100 yds, but have not determined the accuracy of the BDC reticles, yet.
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Originally posted by Bonstrosity Bonstrosity wrote:

Thanks for the replies, Are the BDC reticles pretty accurate? I'm looking to keep the price under 250 which is why I the nikons are looking so good right now b/c of the clarity you get for the price. Do I need a special type of rings or can I get the 2 rings and mount the scope. I've read some of the forums and they say to get the 1 piece set so it can be mounted forward enough for proper eye relief. 

A BDC reticle is a reference point only. It's intended to get you within the kill zone of a deer at varying distances and only at maximum magnification. They also require that you get to know how the points of impact of your chosen cartridge will relate to the markings. They are not intended for target work.

The only way around that is to have a custom elevation knob made that's calibrated for your cartridge. The only thing is that they cost $65-85 per cartridge, work with only the preselected cartridge, and are not available for every scope.

For a mount I'd get a 1 piece like the Burris. The only thing I don't like about them is that they do not have quick release lever. That's important to me, and why I favor LaRue mounts - they come off with the flick of a lever and return instantly to zero. But they cost almost as much as your scope budget. The beauty of a QR mount is that if you have scope problems in the middle of an "oh crap" situation you can get it out of the way of the iron sights without hunting for a wrench.


Edited by sholling - May/08/2009 at 16:32
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