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nksmfamjp
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/06/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 117 |
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Posted: September/30/2013 at 16:33 |
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First of all, I have 2 home build AR's. I have one light weight short range CQB type AR and a second heavier battle rifle which I have built both. The short range gun has a lightweight red dot and will likely be fitted with an EO Tech sight as soon as possible. The BR type gun is a bit heavier. It is a 17" A2 profile rifle gas barrel. It currently wears a 1-4x 30mm tube Millet DMS1 scope. Under 300 yards, this is a fine optic, except for weight and magnification. I'm looking to cut weight and increase magnification. So, I'm looking to upgrade my Millet DMS-1. . . .My ideal replacement would be: 1 - 2.5x on the low end - 1x being better when/if 25 yd and under shooting is required 8 - 10x on the high end - 10x being better No target knobs to save weight BDC reticle to assist reaching out beyond 300 yards Smaller (<42mm) obj for light weight and low mount height no fuss, forgiving eye box(easy/quick to get full view) Matte finish Generally a good quality optic under $400 - I don't need a best scope, I need a good usable scope. Shooting at night, use as a hammer, etc are outside how my scope will be used. So, I like these choices, but feel free to tell me what to look at: Burris 1.5-6x40 MTAC Weaver 2-10X38 Classic V-10 Riflescope Ballistic-X Reticle Matte Burris Fullfield E1™ 2-7x35 Riflescope Ballistic Plex E1 Reticle Matte
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koshkin
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If you want to save weight go with something along the lines of 2-7x35 or 2-7x32 or 2-8x32 or something along those lines.
Since you are on a budget, stay away from ambitious specs like ultra-wide magnification range and things like that. Personally, I would take a good look at these (in no particular order): ILya
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nksmfamjp
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/06/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 117 |
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That Minox 2-10 BDC is a nice option I overlooked. How does it compare to the others in terms of easy to use eye box?
Edited by nksmfamjp - October/01/2013 at 17:28 |
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