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    Posted: January/12/2015 at 11:56
I have a new RRA 16 inch AR with Midwest flip sights,front sight is on gas block.I am wanting a scope and mount that can be removed and reinstalled at zero. Thinking about a Bobro mount.I will be shooting at 25 out too 100 yards in daytime.Wanting to keep scope 400dollars or less.Thanks.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rancid Coolaid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/12/2015 at 12:28
If the max shot is 100 yards, why scope it at all?  Iron sights are great at the distances outlined.

If your budget is $400, a mount like the bobro or American Defense Recon mount could easily eat almost half that.

Any thoughts on a red dot like the Burris XTS speed dot?
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Budget for scope is $400.00.I am older at 74 and will target shoot some.I have a AR built by D-Tech that I use for hunting.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/13/2015 at 13:53
In that price range, I would lean toward something with an integrated mount.  Otherwise, you will spend $200 on the mount and only have $200 left for the scope.

If you are OK with moderate magnification, consider something like this:

On the other hand, if you do not need to remove the scope all the time, for $400 this package is as good as you are going to get:

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I am pretty sure he is saying he has $400 just for a scope.  The mount is a separate cost. 
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I mean to spend $400.00 for the scope plus buying mount separate.I am figuring total of $650 to $700 total.
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What magnification are you looking for?
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Not sure but want to keep as light as possible.It think 4 or 5 power max should be fine. All shooting will be in daylight hours.Thanks for your interest.
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Decided on a Leupold VX-R 1.25-4X30MM. Which Brbro mount do I need.Regular or Extended 30mm?
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Get the slightly forward or extended mount.  The regular won't work well.  THe first pic is slightly forward bobro.  THe second is extended. 

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Thanks Supertool ,this answers my Question.
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Bobro is a great choice. I bought a used LaRue LT104 for my AR, then I bough bought a used more powerful scope that came with a Bobro. Sold the LaRue and bought a 2nd Bobro - love them.
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Well I mounted a Leupold VX-R 2-7X33 with a SWFA version of Bobro mount.It really turned out nice.I don't think the SWFA mount can be beat.
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That will ne a sweet setup for your AR. Good choices. Post a pick if u dont mind. We all love gun porn. :)
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I would put the Aimpoint 9000L in a LaRue mount and call it good. Bobro is also an option. Mine have all been LaRue. If your price range could stand it I would put a Trijicon 1-4 w red post on it or a compact ACOG 2X. There again the Ss 1-4 is less money.

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