I want to be able to use the scope on an AR for load development (groups at 100-200m) as well as banging steel as far out as I can get a 5.56 round to work. Its not going to be at home permanently on the AR but I want to use it for the time being from time to time and to help me decide what I want to end up with on a precision AR. The permanent use of the scope will be on a 22 and/or pellet gun for ground squirrels, I'll use the AR for this too but not often. I may pick up a Rem 700 in 308 and I'd like to have the option to use whatever scope I end up with on that until I got something else as well.
The only reference points I have are a Leupold Mk4 3.5-10x and a Vortex viper 2-7x. I'd like something more than 10x at the top end 15x+ or so but I can live with 10x. I'd like a reticle I can range with, the vortex had the BDC reticle that worked but the TMR in the Leupold was vastly superior, some kind of MOA or MIL reticle would be preferred.
I'd like to spend $500 or less. I know you get what you pay for but part of the problem is I just don't know what I like and don't like yet and want the learning process to be as inexpensive as possible. Once I start spending close to $1000 I figure I may as well save a few hundred more and get a used NF or Leupold.
I looked at the Weaver 3-10x Midway offers for $299. The only cons for me are the 10x at the top and the 1" tube (I'm ok with 1" but all things being equal 30mm would be better). I've also looked at Vortex and Bushnell but the scopes that fit my criteria seem to be ~$799
I've also given some thought to a fixed power but I like the idea of a variable to use different magnifications at different ranges.
If you can think of something that fits my criteria, let me know!
The only reference points I have are a Leupold Mk4 3.5-10x and a Vortex viper 2-7x. I'd like something more than 10x at the top end 15x+ or so but I can live with 10x. I'd like a reticle I can range with, the vortex had the BDC reticle that worked but the TMR in the Leupold was vastly superior, some kind of MOA or MIL reticle would be preferred.
I'd like to spend $500 or less. I know you get what you pay for but part of the problem is I just don't know what I like and don't like yet and want the learning process to be as inexpensive as possible. Once I start spending close to $1000 I figure I may as well save a few hundred more and get a used NF or Leupold.
I looked at the Weaver 3-10x Midway offers for $299. The only cons for me are the 10x at the top and the 1" tube (I'm ok with 1" but all things being equal 30mm would be better). I've also looked at Vortex and Bushnell but the scopes that fit my criteria seem to be ~$799
I've also given some thought to a fixed power but I like the idea of a variable to use different magnifications at different ranges.
If you can think of something that fits my criteria, let me know!
