Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
does the right scope for me exist? |
Post Reply |
Author | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
droopy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/24/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: January/25/2014 at 23:02 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
I just finished my first AR build and I'm looking to slap a scope or red dot on it. This will mainly be used for coyote hunting and shooting with the guys.
Price range $150 - $500 Ideally I would like a red dot with a fixed magnification of about 3x. I like the red dots, but my eyes do way better with a little zoom. I want to keep it light and simple. I don't want a red dot w/ magnifier. I really like the Burris AR-332 3x but I hate the reticle. The circle is too thick and the BDC is too small to even be useable. Seems to be on the heavy side too. I haven't been able to see any aimpoints in person, but I did get a chance to mount a Vortex Strikefire to my gun and I liked it, if it only had magnification. I see they are coming out with 3x Spitfire, but again it's got a different reticle. This one looks better, but I'd still rather stick with a single dot. Any other recommendations out there or am I just being too picky? |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
biggreen747
Optics Journeyman Joined: October/16/2009 Location: Colorado Status: Offline Points: 470 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Trijicon ACOG would work well but they bust your budget by a bunch. You may consider this, a red dot magnifying scope.
http://swfa.com/Mueller-1-4x24-Speed-Shot-30mm-Riflescope-P56846.aspx |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
droopy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/24/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
I do like the trijicons. Just not ready to spend that much
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
supertool73
Optics God Superstool Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 11814 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would check this one out. They have a famtastic illumination system, which is just a dot and day time visible.
It is a variable, but would do exactly what your wanting and do it well http://swfa.com/Leupold-125-4x20-VX-R-30mm-Riflescope-P48030.aspx |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own." |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
+1 on the Leupold.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
+2 on the Lupy...
Might want to keep your eye on the SWFA sample list,I've gotten many great deals there over the years!
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pearls of Wisdom are Heard not Spoken
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
http://www.samplelist.com/Riflescopes-C3391.aspx#Trijicon Often one can find a used but in very good condition Trijicon ACOG or Compact ACOG on the Samplelist.com website where SWFA has used items for sale. I bought a fixed 3x compact ACOG with a red crosshair that was a model made a few years ago and I really like it they still make one in 2x that has more eye relief.
These are absolutely my favorite scope for an AR when combined with a LaRue RCO mount.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
I recently put a SS fixed 6x42 on one of my AR-15s and used the MilQuad Reticle. I find that 6x is a power that I can still get onto a moving target like a coyote but also use for a higher level of precision and these are very tough military grade scopes with tactical knobs to dial in correction. The 3-9 version is another option and the ultimate AR scope is their 1-6x Other possible options package deals : http://swfa.com/Optic-Packages-C4618.aspx
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13181 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Your best bet is Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x20.
There are a couple of options with that scope that have a simple reticle and well-illuminated dot. ILya
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
droopy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/24/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Leupold looks nice (and I might sound ridiculous saying this) but there are 2 things I don't like about it for this gun. 1. not tactical looking 2. variable magnification
I'm looking at the Vortex 3x spitfire again. Does anyone have experience with it? Is it even out yet? I see it's for sale on swfa but that doesn't mean it's available right? Last time I bought something they didn't tell me it was on back order until after filling out all credit card and shipping info. I don't really want to go through all that again. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
supertool73
Optics God Superstool Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 11814 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
So whats your definition of tacticool? Is any traditional type scope out?
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own." |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
droopy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/24/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
short, no taper (unless it's an acog) pretty much, yeah |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3_tens
Optics Jedi Master Joined: January/08/2007 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7853 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Folks ain't got a sense of humor no more. They don't laugh they just get sore.
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow Now the rules have changed again. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
droopy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/24/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you could go another $100 you could get the tactical Leupold VX-R.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-125-4x20-VX-R-Patrol-30mm-Riflescope-P49444.aspx |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |