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Posted: 11/17/2007 9:53:56 AM EDT
I will be buying an optic for my first AR soon and am having some difficulty selecting a magnification range - there are too many choices!  I plan to shoot from 0-300 yards and would like to find out the appropriate magnification range.I was wondering if you AR gurus can enlighten me on the practical shooting distance associated with each of the following magnification ranges: 3-12x42, 4-16x42, 5-20x44. Thanks a lot. |
anti material sniping range distancesNow seriously it depends what type of AR you are planning to buy. If you want a carbine with a good balance between practical accuracy and engagement speed a 1-4x is the way to go. If you want a rifle and want to engage targets at greater distances with a higher level of accurate shot placement you will be better served with a higher mag. scope. |
| I have an RRA 18" Varmint and would like to strive for sub-MOA groups (which will take practice, of course). My local range has a maximum distance of 300yds but I will probably start from 50yrds and work my way out to 300yds. At this point, I do not know what distance I will shoot the most at, which is why I want to have a scope that is flexible enough over the 0-300yd range. |
I've also been looking for a scope for months now. When you say "you can stand" do you mean price-wise, or is there something about usage and eye fatigue? Is there an FAQ on this somewhere? Thanks in advance, Walsh |
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