Rifle Scopes What is the best 5.56 scope?

[sawman556]

 

[Rob01]

Sawman that is exactly how I will have mine set up when it comes in except my red dot will be down near the rail.

 

[Newtrick]

I have a Bushnell LRS 2.5-16x42 SFP. It's awesome. You can buy better glass, but it will cost you quite a bit. I can see very well from 30 yards to 800. I'm not saying I shoot that gun that far, but it shoots 500 to 6ish pretty well. They list at $1200, but you can find them for less.

 

[barryaclarke]

Hmmm, this could depend upon your price range for a scope as you can spend a few hundred to several thousands for one. I have first used a Nightforce 8-32x56 along with a 12-42x56, and switched over to a Leopold 40x. Also, it depends upon what kind of shooting you wish to do, Myself, I like being able to adjust the power when needed and then there are times I want to get up close and personal with the target, but this is only a personal preference. I have heard some say the 56mm Nightforce looks to big sitting on top of an AR15 which I say is not the case..............

 

[1911nbmore]

SWFA 3-9 or Leupold 3-9 VR-x Patrol I have run both of these scopes on 16 inch 5.56 reece set ups. Had to order a ADM 20 MOA mount for the Lepould because it ran out of elevation at 700 meters.

 

[bhammell]

I'm a big fan of 3-9x's. Don't think anyone needs to go beyond that for typical shooting/hunting/self defense needs. UTG/Leapers and Barska both make a solid 3-9x scope. Both under 200$, hight quality

-bhammell
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[samnev]

I'm a big fan of 3-9x's. Don't think anyone needs to go beyond that for typical shooting/hunting/self defense needs. UTG/Leapers and Barska both make a solid 3-9x scope. Both under 200$, hight quality

-bhammell
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I hope your not serious with this recommendation.

 

[Mayhem52]

The nikon m223 is actually a good lil scope with bright glass for a reasonable price

I've read a lot of your posts, many very tongue in cheek. This time I agree with you. The Nikon 223 in 4-16x42 is a very nice scope for an AR and their single mount arrangement is outstanding. You really don't have to spend all of the deployment bonus on 1 piece of glass. I have one and like it very much.