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Topic: Will this scope work on an AR-10, 7.62X51
Posted By: grumpydan
Subject: Will this scope work on an AR-10, 7.62X51
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 11:37
I am looking for a tactical scope that will work on my AR-10, 7.62X51 Carbine 16inch barrel.
I want to use it for LE training, target shooting and if need be hunting small pests (coyote, wild dogs, etc..) 
I only plan on reaching out to 100 - 300 yards... 
I was wanting to purchase the...
     http://swfa.com/Vortex-1-4x24-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44570.aspx - Vortex 1-4 x 24 Viper PST 30mm Rifle Scope  
but I was told it may not work well on my rifle up to or past 300 yards so my second choice is the...
     http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x33-VX-R-30mm-Riflescope-P48035.aspx -



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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 16:20
I liike the 6x42 Super Sniper.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P47326.aspx">SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope http://swfa.com/images/ss_mildot_popup.jpg"> http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P47326.aspx - SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope
Stock # - SS6X42
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 30mm
  • Rear Focus
  • OK for .50 cal
  • 1/4 MOA
$299.95 


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 16:22
http://swfa.com/Leupold-6x42-FX-3-Riflescope-P12758.aspx">Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Riflescope http://swfa.com/images/leupold_lrd412_popup.jpg">Long Range Duplex http://swfa.com/Leupold-6x42-FX-3-Riflescope-P12758.aspx - Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Riflescope
Stock # - LEU66820
  • Matte
  • Long Range Duplex
  • 1"
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
$429.95 
A 6x42 fixed power is a really bright scope in low light the power is low enough to hand hold without a rest and its low enough to get onto a target under 100 yds but still enough to hit accuratelly at several hundred yards.
Also within your price range is going with one of the Aimpoint red dot scopes that mounts in 30mm rings like this; and its is a sweet little scope for low light and fast action I just ordered another one for myself:
http://swfa.com/Aimpoint-9000L-30mm-Red-Dot-Sight-P42394.aspx">Aimpoint 9000L 30mm Red Dot Sight http://swfa.com/images/aimpoint_2moa_popup.jpg">2 MOA Dot http://swfa.com/Aimpoint-9000L-30mm-Red-Dot-Sight-P42394.aspx - Aimpoint 9000L 30mm Red Dot Sight
Stock # - AIM11419
  • Matte
  • 2 MOA Dot
  • 30mm
  • Free Aimpoint Bikini Lens Cover w/ Purchase
$397.95 <
 
There are a couple of used models of Super Sniper scopes on samplelist that are really nice scopes too.
SPL11525 http://www.samplelist.com/SWFA-3-9x42-SS-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-B-P143.aspx - SWFA 3-9x42 SS Rifle Scope DEMO-B
http://www.samplelist.com/Assets/ProductImages/spl11525.jpg">Click to view SS39X42, Matte, FFP Mil Dot, 30mm
$499.99
SPL13770 http://www.samplelist.com/SWFA-SS-1-4x24-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-B-P2476.aspx - SWFA SS 1-4x24 Tactical Rifle Scope DEMO-B
http://www.samplelist.com/Assets/ProductImages/spl13770.jpg">Click to view SSHD14X24TC, Illuminated T, Capped
$699.95


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: neilbilly
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 16:47
Welcome

The 6x SS would be hard to beat, but if you have your heart set on a variable, this one is surprisingly good for the price. I like dot sights for Hogs and other pests.

http://swfa.com/Hawke-15-6x42-Endurance-30mm-Riflescope-P48435.aspx - http://swfa.com/Hawke-15-6x42-Endurance-30mm-Riflescope-P48435.aspx

I have the Eclipse line model and the Endurance line one. The eclipse isn't bad, but the Endurance is noticeably brighter and clearer.



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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.


Posted By: grumpydan
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 17:37

I appreciate all of the expert advice, thank you,

I actually own two of the http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P47326.aspx - SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope one is on my AR-10, 22” barreled rifle and the other one is extra I tried it on my AR-10 Carbine but it is a little too bulky for my Purpose, training fire and Maneuvering, prone target up to 300yds..etc..

What about the

Hawke 4.5-14x38 Sidewinder Tactical 30mm Riflescope

Or

Nikon 2-8x32 M223 Riflescope – -I know it’s geared for 223 but I have read it can be changed for 6.8 not sure about 308.

I also plan on mounting a fast fire at a 45 degree angle for less than 50 yard shots.



Posted By: neilbilly
Date Posted: April/22/2011 at 18:37
Ilya has been playing with a Hawke Sidewinder and so far so good there. "I don't have one and have never looked through one, so no help here"

I looked at that Nikon for my AR57, but went with a Millet instead.

http://swfa.com/Millett-1-4x24-DMS-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P9251.aspx - http://swfa.com/Millett-1-4x24-DMS-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P9251.aspx

For all I plan to do with the 5.7 x 28 round 1-4 seemed like enough. With a .308 I can see you needing more top end than a 4. That Nikon might just be the ticket.


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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.


Posted By: grumpydan
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 13:47
I think I may go with the  http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x33-VX-R-30mm-Riflescope-P48035.aspx -


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 17:18
Honestly what I use for the job you are talking about are compact ACOG's and Aimpoints
 


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 17:25
My first choice is the 1.5x amber triangle but amber will wash out when pointed toward a street light at night more than red will.
http://swfa.com/Trijicon-3x24-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P539.aspx">Trijicon 3x24 Compact Acog Rifle Scope http://swfa.com/images/trijicon_ta50r4_popup.jpg">Red Crosshair http://swfa.com/Trijicon-3x24-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P539.aspx - Trijicon 3x24 Compact Acog Rifle Scope
Stock # - TA50R4
  • Red Crosshair
  • Free Lens Cleaning Pen w/ Purchase
$945.95 <
There is a lot of difference in the amount of eye relief in this line of scopes. They also make a 2x
 
http://swfa.com/Trijicon-15x16-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P4826.aspx">Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope http://swfa.com/images/trijicon_ta44r2_popup.jpg">Red Triangle http://swfa.com/Trijicon-15x16-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P4826.aspx - Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope
Stock # - TA44R2
  • Red Triangle
  • Free Lens Cleaning Pen w/ Purchase
$945.95 
http://swfa.com/Trijicon-15x16-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P4825.aspx">Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope http://swfa.com/images/trijicon_ta442_popup.jpg">Amber Triangle http://swfa.com/Trijicon-15x16-Compact-Acog-Rifle-Scope-P4825.aspx - Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope
Stock # - TA442
  • Amber Triangle
  • Free Lens Cleaning Pen w/ Purchase
$945.95 


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: One
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 17:34
Yeah, those are sweet.  A lot of coin though.  I think I'd probably like the triangle better than the dot.


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 17:41
I really prefer the triangle.  I have the 3x red crosshair as well as the 1.5x amber triangle and the amber triangle in 1.5 is by far my favorite of all scopes its fast and deadly and working off the point of the triangle I am sub moa at 300 yds whats not to like. 

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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: neilbilly
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 17:52
I don't think I could do sub moa at 300 yards if I tossed a virgin in a volcano, then danced naked around my rifle burning incense. Shocked  I'm glad there are folks out there that can. I just know I am not one of em.

Later down the road I'll have me one of the acogs, they look really nice.


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If God didn't want me to play with it, he'd of made my arms shorter.


Posted By: grumpydan
Date Posted: April/23/2011 at 18:42
Yes the ACOGs are nice but I have to buy on a budget...
My family comes first then my shooting and $400.00 on glass is the most I can afford for now with out feeling guilty or getting in to trouble.


Posted By: MOTO
Date Posted: April/25/2011 at 15:32
How about the heavily discounted 2-7x32 Vortex Viper:
http://swfa.com/Vortex-2-7x32-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11227.aspx - http://swfa.com/Vortex-2-7x32-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11227.aspx


Posted By: Utah
Date Posted: April/26/2011 at 12:36
My choice for this application is the SWFA 3-9X42 with FFP and mildot combined with .1 mil adjustments. I own two, one on a LMT MWS and the other on a M1A NM. The second photo show targets using the LMT. Yellow steel is 500 yards, white steel 300 yards rapid fire and the paper is 100 yards. Bottom photo is the M1A at 500 yards. It cost a bit more but has great glass and is very rugged.
 
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Posted By: SgtRed
Date Posted: April/29/2011 at 11:28
Aimpoint.

http://www.samplelist.com/Aimpoint-CompM2-Red-Dot-Sight-AAFES-Kit-DEMO-B-P425.aspx - http://www.samplelist.com/Aimpoint-CompM2-Red-Dot-Sight-AAFES-Kit-DEMO-B-P425.aspx

Aimpoint CompM2 Red Dot Sight AAFES Kit DEMO-B

I use this setup for out to 300 yards plus.



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