Rifle Scopes Optics for Ar-15?

[RanchhandTCR]

Hey guys,

I walked into the local gun store and saw a DPMS AR-15 and bought it, its a flat top with no sights, I was wanting to use if for coyote hunting, and the tactical shoots too, but I have a budget and cant really afford buying two optics and swapping them out. But I was looking at the Nikon M-223 2-8X32 with the BDC 600? Im stuck between wanting but not wanting a red dot, and wanting but not wanting a scope. I shoot at coyotes out to 600-700 yards at times but gennerally its the 300-500 yard range.. Any advice from the guys who have experiminted and decided what they like best will be the most appreciated.

 

[dieselfrog]

What sort of budget do you have?

 

[RanchhandTCR]

like to stay under 350 but most is 400 for scope and rings.

 

[dieselfrog]

I was in a similar situation and ended up going with a variable, low power scope. I opted for the SWFA 1-6 but that would definately be out of your stated budget. Here are some options:

Primary arms is have a scope sale and they have a couple buris 1-4s: https://www.primaryarms.com/SCOPE_SALE_s/5169.htm

Here is a bushnell 1-4 that comes with a mount: Bushnell 1-4x24 AR Optics 30mm Rifle Scope & Mount Kit

You also might want to look at the vortex 1-4.

Good luck - there are tons of choices.

 

[800mZero]

Take a look at the new Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR MOD 1. Swfa has the scope with thier mount for 419. Scope appears to be a winner if you dont mind 1.5 low end.

 

[George Az]

You are in a tough spot wanting to reach out so far. I went with a Burris 1 X 4 F/F 30 Tac (illuminated) in a PEPR mount. I know 1 x 4 isn't much but the reason I like it if I am calling in the canyons, those closer in shots aren't too bad. I have gone out on milk jugs to about 250 yards but no further yet. Quite the quandry for you, it is one of the reasons I went with a bolt gun in 223 and put a 4 x 12 on it...

Many competition shoots have guys using 1 x 4's with cattails. So, I can't help much there. I was surprised at the clarity of the Burris for the money. I like it. Good luck.

 

[RanchhandTCR]

Im not sure if 4 power will be enough for good shoots on coyotes, I just cant get my self sold on anything yet. They need to make a 1-14 power scope

 

[RanchhandTCR]

Ya, I got the tactical side, and the hunting side of me, I was gonna buy a bolt gun, but this was in stock and 15 minutes away from being in my hands..

 

[Crosshair]

The Burris MTAC has a daylight brightly visible reticle and hold points for .223/5.56 out to 600 yards. The illuminated reticle is available in 1-4x24 and 1.5-6x40 for $399. I actually really like the glass for the price point: Burris 1.5-6x40 MTAC 30mm Rifle Scope
Also, the Burris TAC 30 1-4x24 is $298 and is a best buy for the money in my book:Burris 1-4x24 Fullfield TAC 30 Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope