Scope for AR-15
Scope for AR-15
I just finished (in January) building my first AR-15, and have been searching for a scope. Tons of them out there! I use the rifle for target shooting and varmint/coyote hunting here on the farm and realistically wouldnt expect to shoot anything more than 200-300 yards out due to terrain and woods. I am settling on a Leupold VX-R 1.25 - 4 x 20 scope with the illuminated "HOG PIG PLEX" reticle. Anybody out there have any experience with this scope or have recommendations for a good scope?
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Re: Scope for AR-15
I have a large selection of Leupold VXR scopes at prices that I dare you to beat elsewhere.
Unfortunately, all of the VXR 1.25-4x20mm are sold out at this time.
Here's a link to all of the VX series scopes that I carry. They're in alphabetical order, so the VXR's are on the last couple of pages.
http://all-in-general.com/advanced_sear ... eywords=vx
Unfortunately, all of the VXR 1.25-4x20mm are sold out at this time.
Here's a link to all of the VX series scopes that I carry. They're in alphabetical order, so the VXR's are on the last couple of pages.
http://all-in-general.com/advanced_sear ... eywords=vx
Re: Scope for AR-15
Got me a Leupy Mark 4 CQ/T. It works...
Look unimportant, the enemy might be low on ammo.
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I have everything on ARs from 1X4 scopes to 2X10 big bell scopes.
Having a variety of scopes I see a difference between them in light gathering ability. Some scopes are pretty much worthless under low light conditions and some are amazing.
I'd think for varmint (groundhog, crow, etc.) and coyote hunting it would be nice to have a scope that allowed you to see the target very well early and late in the day, back in the shadows of the brush along a field, etc.
Just because a scope has a large objective lens doesn't mean its going to be a good low light scope. I bought a Simmons 2X10 with a 50 mm objective lens that is not as good as my old Bushnell scope. The bushnell is brighter at its lowest setting of 4X than the Simmons is at 2X. My SUIT (I have two of them on ARs are better than the big bell scopes - except for that one Bushnell). I have two bushnells that are 4X12 (only one is on an AR) and one of them is way better than the other (they are different models with many years between manufacture dates).
I wish there was some way you could "borrow" a scope from the store to try it out under real field conditions prior to actually buying it but I don't think that'll work.
Good luck with your search. Oh, setting the scope on the lower powers brightens up the image you're looking at. Cranking the power up under low light conditions makes the image darker as it narrows the field of view.
Having a variety of scopes I see a difference between them in light gathering ability. Some scopes are pretty much worthless under low light conditions and some are amazing.
I'd think for varmint (groundhog, crow, etc.) and coyote hunting it would be nice to have a scope that allowed you to see the target very well early and late in the day, back in the shadows of the brush along a field, etc.
Just because a scope has a large objective lens doesn't mean its going to be a good low light scope. I bought a Simmons 2X10 with a 50 mm objective lens that is not as good as my old Bushnell scope. The bushnell is brighter at its lowest setting of 4X than the Simmons is at 2X. My SUIT (I have two of them on ARs are better than the big bell scopes - except for that one Bushnell). I have two bushnells that are 4X12 (only one is on an AR) and one of them is way better than the other (they are different models with many years between manufacture dates).
I wish there was some way you could "borrow" a scope from the store to try it out under real field conditions prior to actually buying it but I don't think that'll work.
Good luck with your search. Oh, setting the scope on the lower powers brightens up the image you're looking at. Cranking the power up under low light conditions makes the image darker as it narrows the field of view.
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Re: Scope for AR-15
Millet DMS-1. It has a true 1X, goes to 4x, and has a lit dot for low light conditions. The reticle is etched, so if the battery dies, it still works as a scope. I love mine. If I wanted more power without the lighting, I'd get a Nikon M223, which is on another AR I own.
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Thanks for the input! I'll check out the recommendations. A clear, bright-as-possible image under low light is a big factor. An illuninated reticle is great, but hadnt thought about if it was still useable if the batteries died.
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You ought to check out the Primary Arms 4-16x44 if you're on a budget.... definitely not a top of line optic, but great for the money. Illuminated/etched mil-dot reticle with 1/4MOA click adjustments. Turrets reset to zero easily. I've been using mine on a Burris PEPR and it holds zero great after removing/reinstalling. Lots of reviews on Ar15.com with more info.