Rifle Scopes Coyote AR Scope

[treillw]

What kind of scope would you throw on an AR to use for Coyotes? I'm thinking of building a 243 WSSM and would like to have a scope that could get me out there. Minimal magnification on the bottom end would be nice for when they sneak in close.

The Nightforce NX8 1-8 would probably be perfect, but I don't want to spend that much. Anything similar out there or any other suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Sieg]

Maybe a Leupold VR-X Patrol 3-9x40 with the FireDot reticle?

 

[Greene]

I run a 1-6 razor HD and a Gen 2 PST 3-15. Love the 3-15 that lives on my Valkyrie ar.

 

[Cotay]

Maybe a Leupold VR-X Patrol 3-9x40 with the FireDot reticle?

This is what's on my dedicated coyote AR. Midway has them on sale now for $389.99: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009581380

I also like the 3-9x Trijicons for a hunting AR.

EDIT: I also use an offset Burris Fastfire for shots on critters that pop out in close. I don't like an LPVO for this application because of the diminished exit pupil in low light. Above 4-5x they can get pretty dark as light diminishes. I have a half dozen other ARs with LPVOs on them...I don't use them for Coyote.

 

[JMURACN]

I have a Gen 1 Viper PST 2.5-10 on my 6.5 Grendel... being able to dial down to 2.5 and scan really helps when i'm calling them in.... generally i'm hunting over a rabbit stuffed animal (loved on by a real rabbit) and work a distress call. locally i'm usually hunting from a barn loft or stacked hay (my local meat dealer has invasions from time to time)

 

[Shootersmash]

I'd say a Burris xtr ii 3-15 great magnification range for smashing yote. I love my 3-15. Great for at night if you are still old school and hunt with a light that 34mm tube really makes a difference

 

[beetroot]

What's the typical range you usually shoot?

IMO the best magnification for dedicated hunting scope is 2-10 or 2-12, I don't feel that a true 1x is necessary for hunting and 10-12 on the top end is good most of the time.

A 3-15 would be be preferable if most shooting is 150 yards or more, but you lose the huge FOV up close you get with 1-2x.

 

[Anb618]

CameraLandNY has the Bushnell LRTSi 3-12x44 on sale for $749. Call Doug and see if he has any open boxes, and you may be able to get one cheaper. I bought one to upgrade my coyote rifle last month. Have spent most of my spare time deer hunting this fall/winter, but come January 19th I’ll be getting after the coyotes...

 

[Moose]

NF compact 2.5x10 would be perfect for a coyote ar rifle.I also would like a razor gen2-e with the quick to acquire red dot.

 

[45.308]

Trijicon Accupower 1-8x

 

[shields shtr]

I’ve got the Trijicon 1-8 on my AR. Plenty of magnification for coyotes out to 4-500, and really nice glass. Reticle is pretty large at 8x, but it works just fine.

 

[SonoranPrecision]

+1 on the 3-12 LRTSi, very light, reliable tracking, and glass well above the price point. Especially for what cameralandny is selling them for. In my experience, the 3-15 gen 2 pst is slightly cloudy in comparison to the LRTSi

 

[Cotay]

+1 on the 3-12 LRTSi, very light, reliable tracking, and glass well above the price point. Especially for what cameralandny is selling them for. In my experience, the 3-15 gen 2 pst is slightly cloudy in comparison to the LRTSi

I have a 3-12x LRTSi on an SPR...nice scope but it's not "very light". It's 28oz.

 

[EastCOYotes]

Leupold VX5HDs are nice glass and super light. Would make a nice coyote scope.

 

[Pointman308]

Burris Fullfield E1 Illuminated Ballistaplex 3-9x40 is what I use. The reticle matches a 68 grain Hornady out of a 16” barrel perfectly out to 500 yards. I use a red dot on the 45 for close ups.

 

[Cotay]

Burris Fullfield E1 Illuminated Ballistaplex 3-9x40 is what I use. The reticle matches a 68 grain Hornady out of a 16” barrel perfectly out to 500 yards. I use a red dot on the 45 for close ups.

Another good recommendation. The non-illuminated E1 is what I call a "bright, light and tight" reasonably priced hunting scope...for the $150 they can be had it's a great budget option with a nice etched reticle. I have a non-illuminated 30mm tube E1 on a 16" 6.5 Grendel AR upper used for hunting deer. I've been tempted by that illuminated version a few times.

 

[Pointman308]

Another good recommendation. The non-illuminated E1 is what I call a "bright, light and tight" reasonably priced hunting scope...for the $150 they can be had it's a great budget option with a nice etched reticle. I have a non-illuminated 30mm tube E1 on a 16" 6.5 Grendel AR upper user for hunting deer. I've been tempted by
that illuminated version a few times.

I love mine, illumination works perfect. They seem to be pretty tuff little scopes as well.

 

[dustingaunder]

I have a gen 1 PST 2.5-10 on mine. I really like it.

 

[TACC]

Vortex pst Gen 2
3 - 15 x 44

 

[Oldbugr]

Leupold VX5HDs are nice glass and super light. Would make a nice coyote scope.

I second this

 

[lou400a]

I've just scored Vortex HD LH 2-10x40 G4 that should work well on my 6x45 AR. I've used the HD LH 1.5-8x32 on my foot long Grendel this hunting season with great results.