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Posted: 1/14/2013 12:41:14 PM EDT
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I'm hoping to get some help regarding which optics are best for me and my use. I'm new to the optics world, so your advice, knowledge, and experience is appreciated.
Rifle - Colt LE6920 MOE Edition Use - Range/Farm shooting...in other words "plinking" Detailed explanation of my usage I've put 600 rounds through my Colt using iron sights. I am comfortable with my marksmanship using iron sights and I feel now I can benefit from some sort of optics system. It seems red dot systems like Aimpoint and Eotech are favored at the moment. However, I'm not sure a red dot system is the best option for me. I don't like to use the term "plinking" to describe the type of shooting I do with my AR because shooting .223 isn't cheap anymore. However, in reality, that is what I do. I take my rifle to the range and shoot at 25, 50, 100, 200, and sometimes 300 yard targets. I also go to a buddy's farm and mess around shooting various distances on his property. I do not attend tactical carbine classes. I do not put my rifle through extreme and demanding conditions. I do not run, dive, and roll with my rifle. I do not use my AR like a military/LEO individual does. I shoot because I simply enjoy it. In terms of self defense and home defense, my Remington 870 and Glock 17 are the weapons I would reach for before my Colt AR. I have my reasons and do not want to bring up another topic. I do not shoot self defense rounds through my rifle. I do not shoot match grade ammunition either. I feel I do not need a top of the line, best on the market optic system. I feel my needs are simple and not as demanding as most shooters on this forum. I need something that will perform well at putting holes through paper at 25, 50, 100, 200, and sometimes 300 yards. Also, putting round on various sized steel targets from 50-300 yards. The optics must hold zero and be of quality construction. My budget is $600 including mounting hardware. Please post your thoughts and suggestions. I'm hoping to get some guidance on this matter. Thank you for your time and help. |
| First things, first. The price you are willing to spend needs to be addressed before we can give you a lot of options. From what I've gathered from your post, a 1-4 variable may be a good option for you. Out of what is avalible now, I would look into the Vortex PST line and the Nightforce 1-4 NXS. The new FC3 reticle on the NXS looks to be very promising. |
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First things, first. The price you are willing to spend needs to be addressed before we can give you a lot of options. From what I've gathered from your post, a 1-4 variable may be a good option for you. Out of what is avalible now, I would look into the Vortex PST line and the Nightforce 1-4 NXS. The new FC3 reticle on the NXS looks to be very promising. I forgot that information in my original post. I edited it. My budget is $600 including mounting hardware. |
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I would go with this and save the rest of your money for ammo. https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_4X_24_Illuminated_Scope_PA14X_p/pa14x.htm Think I'm going to order a couple of these..thanks. Marshall, please contact me so I can let you know where to send my cut. TIA. |
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I would go with this and save the rest of your money for ammo. https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_4X_24_Illuminated_Scope_PA14X_p/pa14x.htm Think I'm going to order a couple of these..thanks. Marshall, please contact me so I can let you know where to send my cut. TIA. Not so quick Marshall, I saw the compacts on the website and am waiting for them to come in. 
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I'm might pick up a Primary Arms red do to see how I like the red dot set up.
If I don't like it, I will sell it. However, I do think a variable power optic is what will fit me better. This video produced by "Nutnfancy" is steering me in the opposite direction of a red dot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YmIioKk9_E I won't be running around like he is, but I will be shooting up close targets (25 yards) as well as 100+ yard shots. |
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