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10/3/2008 12:22:58 PM EDT
Hi,

I just finished building my new AR and need a scope for it. What is a good scope for it? I am looking for something tactical and to shoot 300yrds and beyond with it. Whats a good one for the price? I don't really want to break the bank with it, but I understand quality comes with a price. I am also looking for something high power to. Any recommendations? Should I go Fix or Variable magnification? Thank you!!

Stats:
.223
A3 Competition Upper
20" Bull S/S Barrel fluted, no sights (free floating) .. 1/8 Twist
10/3/2008 4:32:03 PM EDT
[#1]
Leupold MRT

ETA:  You need to change your screen name....Looks too much like "Barack"
10/3/2008 8:55:33 PM EDT
[#2]
Can you give me some price barrier?  How much is too much?  Personally, I always try to stay below $500, how about you?
10/4/2008 1:25:20 AM EDT
[#3]
Any good name brand optic with mil lines or mil dots.. unless you want a ACOG.. that the TA31RCOA4 has a BDC setup for 20" barrel and will put you right on all the way out to 800 yards..
10/4/2008 6:55:29 PM EDT
[#4]
personally im looking for a price range between $300-700. Dont want to go for a cheapy that im not going to be happy with.
10/4/2008 7:07:42 PM EDT
[#5]
Nikon. Check out budsgunshop.com

cheapest nikon prices anywhere...great glass, I just shot with my 5x20x44mm today for the first time, EXTREMELY happy with it.

shooting anywhere from 100yds to 500yds with a 6.5 grendel.
10/4/2008 7:46:21 PM EDT
[#6]
Meopta K Dot 1/4 from Mike at CS Gunworks for $700 range.
Sightron 4-14 mildot, $500.
But I'd go to the E%E forst and look for one of these or similiar and come back here to ask.
Supersniper 10X
Bushnell mildot 10X
Burris Fullfield mildot 3-9

All in your range and they are very good.
10/13/2008 7:27:28 AM EDT
[#7]
Whats better in your opinions a Fix Magnification or Variable?
10/13/2008 8:49:41 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
Whats better in your opinions a Fix Magnification or Variable?


Variable in a quality scope.

I like Zeiss Conquest series - you can get them at reasonable prices.  A 4.5-14x scope, with a Rapid-Z ballistic drop reticle will meet all your needs out to 500+ yards, the max range you should be shooting at with that rifle.

I'm about to buy one for $575 with the 800 yard drop reticle.  Can't beat it with a stick - Zeiss has some incredible optical quality and a lifetime warranty.
10/13/2008 4:02:00 PM EDT
[#9]
I would recommend a Zeiss w/ the Raped Z or the Burris

Mike @ CSGW

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