New AR upper needs a scope.

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   I assembled my first upper receiver which turned out far better than I could have hoped all because of the quality of the parts. It's a 20" precision..ish range toy and it needs a scope. I'm in the process of collecting parts for the lower so I'm pretty limited on funds. I've narrowed it down to 3 prospects that are in my price range though the Vortex is pushing things to the ragged edge. SWFA SS 3-15x42 Tactical FFP Rifle Scope w/ Mil-Quad Reticle - SWFA Outdoors
Buy Athlon 4-16x44 Midas TAC 30mm Riflescopes at SWFA.com - SWFA Outdoors
Buy Vortex Optics 3-15x44 Viper PST Gen II 30mm Rifle Scopes at - SWFA Outdoors
I'm leaning towards the SWFA.

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BobC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 199	Post Options Post Reply Quote BobC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New AR upper needs a scope. Posted: May/20/2022 at 11:04
	I assembled my first upper receiver which turned out far better than I could have hoped all because of the quality of the parts. It's a 20" precision..ish range toy and it needs a scope. I'm in the process of collecting parts for the lower so I'm pretty limited on funds. I've narrowed it down to 3 prospects that are in my price range though the Vortex is pushing things to the ragged edge. SWFA SS 3-15x42 Tactical FFP Rifle Scope w/ Mil-Quad Reticle - SWFA Outdoors Buy Athlon 4-16x44 Midas TAC 30mm Riflescopes at SWFA.com - SWFA Outdoors Buy Vortex Optics 3-15x44 Viper PST Gen II 30mm Rifle Scopes at - SWFA Outdoors I'm leaning towards the SWFA.

Urimaginaryfrnd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14890	Post Options Post Reply Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/20/2022 at 13:55
	You would be happy with the SWFA SS 3-15x42 the SS 3-9x42 would be my preference but I have used both. https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-3-9x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html?___SID=U The 3-9 is a bit more compact but I much prefer its single screw holding the turret caps so when you reset to zero you are not adjusting three hex screws. Odd as this may sound I really like a low power illuminated optic on an AR like 2x or 3x Compact ACOG or a 1-4 or 1-6 Trijicon Accupoint. While this is a second focal plane scope I think this 2.5-12would be a fast scope on an AR https://www.swfa.com/trijicon-2-5-12-5x42-accupoint-30mm-rifle-scope-12.html?___SID=U Really you would not go wrong with any of those choices. I put an Athlon 6-24x50 on an 18 in AR recently just because nothing else (AR) is higher power than the 3x compact ACOG but it feels bulky compared to red dots and ACOG scopes so it may move to a bolt action eventually. I had one of these on one a while back and really liked it: https://www.swfa.com/trijicon-1-4x24-accupoint-30mm-rifle-scope-10.html?___SID=U I just zero at 200 yds and know where it hits at 100 and 300 and that is about ideal for .223 / 5.56 If I go longer it's with heavier calibers. It all depends on how you are going to use the rifle. Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - May/20/2022 at 14:00
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SVT_Tactical Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233	Post Options Post Reply Quote SVT_Tactical Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2022 at 18:20
	As a range toy is go ss 3-15.
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RobHarris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics GrassHopper Joined: June/16/2022 Location: Arlington, TX Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote RobHarris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June/16/2022 at 10:01
	Can't recommend Vortex enough. Been my go-to brand for years + got lucky with a good deal and snagged Vortex Dimondback 3.5 for half a price. Can't wait to give it a proper test once I go to shooting range! *Read the rules you are required to acknowledge upon signing up for membership to The Optics Talk Forum. Posting links to competitor sites is not allowed... Moderator* Edited by Kickboxer - June/16/2022 at 18:41