AR15 Scope ?

[alistair]

Just built my first AR and presently have a Bushnell TR25 red dot on it.
I would like to upgrade this scope to something better for shooting 100+yds. What would you recommend?

[WARFAB]

Low power variable optics seem to be all the rage these days. At 1X with an illuminated reticle you can use them like a red dot with both eyes open. Crank the magnification and you can reach out to the limits of the rifle. Lots of options. Athlon and Antibal have some that seem more budget friendly. Vortex and all the other bigger names have some too. Primary Arms has some nice looking mounts that won't break the bank.

I'm intrigued by the new Athlon service rifle competition scope, so I've been doing some window shopping.

[dwa12479]

All depends on what you want to spend. Being the first one ( dont feed it after midnight, they multiply. Trust me...) I'm assuming you'd be looking at a relatively economical scope. I've had great luck with the Bushnell AR scopes.

https://www.bushnell.com/products/ri...escope-1-4x24/

[Jester]

Spend the money for quality turrets. A great budget scope with premium tracking turrets is Hi-Lux XTC. Buy a Freedom Reaper 10 MOA scope mount.

[alistair]

I really can not justify spending a lot of money on a scope for my AR.
Please do not laugh at this ...... but are these 1-4x20 scopes pure garbage?



https://www.amazon.com/CenterPoint-1...%2C147&sr=8-13

https://www.amazon.com/Monstrum-Tact...%2C147&sr=8-23

[WARFAB]

Optical clarity is what it is. The pricier scopes tend to have better optics. The pricier scopes also tend to have more reliable adjustments so if you're constantly dialing windage and elevation changes, you'll get repeatable zeroes.

If you're going to just put the scope on the rifle, zero it at a certain distance and then shoot without making a lot of changes, cheaper scopes will work. No idea about the specific scopes you linked to.

Ham_Chu competes with an inexpensive scope and it seems to work for him. Perhaps he could provide some guidance.

[Cgrutt]

I had bought a nice Trijicon Accupoint but wound up selling it. Not inexpensive lol. Vortex has some good options. Dont need to spend much out to 100 yrds.

[camper4lyfe]

I’ve heard ok things about the centerpoints.

[Meketrefe]

100 yards or not I would suggest something with at least a 6-8 high end magnification so you can use it for spotting and so many other things.
The key is to use a low end 1 or even 2 so you have now a very versatile range.
Everything starts with quality lenses and take it from there.
you have units with a lot of features but then the lenses fail, even Chinese.

For budget scopes the japanese lenses and scope construction have some of the best deals in terms of quality for the money.

Weaver tactical and certain models or Vortex come from quality japanese factories.

Also the redfield Revolution Line are actual leupolds made in the USA.

I suggest go to a retailer and start looking through some of them. Do not sacrifice quality of glass and construction in favor of features.
Something simple with some mean for holdover might work very well for you. the 3-9 and 2-7 department is very competitive so they have the best deals
so you might get more quality for the same money.


Here are pretty versatile and popular scope...

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/65...-reticle-matte

[WARFAB]

The Meketrefe is back.

[alistair]

Any thoughts on this scope and price?
https://www.natchezss.com/truglo-tru...paign=48247-NA

[WARFAB]

Other than the fact that only communists and countries that can't fend for themselves use Mils, I've got nothing.

[big flash]

i've been looking at the burris rt6 1-6 to fill this sort of need for me but will be looking more at that vortex 1-8 now as an option...

[marquesgriffin]

For targets past 100 yards, ditch the red dot and magnify your view. Vortex makes fantastic scopes to fit your needs, from the budget-friendly Strike Eagle series to the top-of-the-line Razor HD line. Explore their options to find the perfect fit.

Even with a great scope, long-range accuracy hinges on knowing the exact distance to your target. Consider pairing your new scope with a laser Vortex rangefinder like the Impact 4000. This handy tool provides precise range measurements, essential for calculating bullet drop and dialing in your scope for pinpoint accuracy. With both a quality scope and the Impact 4000, you'll be ready to conquer long-range shooting.