comparing 2 scopes for my AR-15

[pturner67]

Anyone have experience with these 2 scopes?

http://www.valhallaarmory.com/4x_CQB_Scope_p/cqb4x.htm

http://www.valhallaarmory.com/Burris_AR_332_p/bur300208.htm

I found them listed on a tactical rifle blog:
http://tactical-rifle-blog.com/?p=49


Basically, I am looking to get a good/reputable AR-15 tactical scope (not red dot sight), 3-4x (or greater), firing 300-500 yards accurately, and keep it under $500

if neither of the 2 above are recommended, what scope within the price parameter would you recommend?

thanks

[GONIF]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-1-4x20-matte-point-blank-riflescope.html

[blacksky]

Have one on a custom built AR and love it! :D

http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-osprey-10-40x50-illuminated-rangefinder-reticle-30mm-tube-riflescope-ta104050irf.html

[pturner67]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-1-...iflescope.html

and.....

Have one on a custom built AR and love it!

http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/...104050irf.html

thanks guys....are these considered the best for the AR under the $500 range?

any thoughts/knowledge on the ones I posted?

[doeop]

I have a Nikon M-223 W/ Burris PEPR QD, on a 16" AR. Spot on bullet drop from 100 to 500. Hope this helps.

[pturner67]

thanks doeop for the 2nd on the M-223

[doeop]

Your welcome, just got done testing it on prairie dogs in Wyoming, I could'nt be happier.

[wnycollector]

firing 300-500 yards accurately

I shoot my BCM 14.5 Middy with a Nitrex 1.5-5x32 scope at 300 yards. Hitting a silhouette target at that range with the scope dialed up to 5x is doable with good ammo and practice. If you want to shoot smaller targets farther out, I would suggest moving up to some higher magnification scopes. I have a Vortex Viper 2-7x32 that may fit the bill for you. Here is a link to the scope http://www.opticsale.com/vortex-viper-2-7x32-1-tube-riflescope-with-16138-prd1.html?gdftrk=gdfV2656_a_7c772_a_7c6880_a_7c012_d_VPR_d_M_d_02G4

[pturner67]

I shoot my BCM 14.5 Middy with a Nitrex 1.5-5x32 scope at 300 yards. Hitting a silhouette target at that range with the scope dialed up to 5x is doable with good ammo and practice. If you want to shoot smaller targets farther out, I would suggest moving up to some higher magnification scopes. I have a Vortex Viper 2-7x32 that may fit the bill for you. Here is a link to the scope http://www.opticsale.com/vortex-vipe...VPR_d_M_d_02G4

thanks...I have a Vortex StrikeFire red dot sight and like it...I use Federal NATO 556 for my range ammo...I guess it's pretty good quality

funny...literally just now got a text from my buddy...I shot his AR last weekend at 100 yds and he just said his scope is the Vortex Viper...my shot placement at 100 yds was very very good

[doeop]

Just be careful on scope ring highth if you go with the M-223. The Burris PEPR Mount is perfect for keeping with the bullet drop com. in the scope.

[pturner67]

Just be careful on scope ring highth if you go with the M-223. The Burris PEPR Mount is perfect for keeping with the bullet drop com. in the scope.


hey doeop...thanks...can I use my current red dot sight mount or will I have to get a different mount?

[doeop]

If it has two rings, I would'nt use a single ring red dot mount, afraid it would'nt hold zero.

[pturner67]

ok cool...thanks

[doeop]

There are many good options out there, I'm sure the fine folks of this forum would not stear you wrong. This setup works for me. Good luck my friend!

[madcratebuilder]

I would suggest looking at what Primary Arms has in it's optic section.

[pturner67]

thanks madcrate

[pturner67]

another scope was just introduced to me....the Leopold Mark AR mil-dot reticle 3-9x 40...$350

good option as well?

[pturner67]

Also, how do you guys zero your scopes? I've been looking at laser bore sighting online. Thoughts? Recommendations?

Thanks

[pturner67]

Ok, just ordered a scope...

Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40
Mil Dot Reticle - 1" Scope Tube with PEPR Mount

$390 total


http://www.sportoptics.com/leupold-mark-ar-rifle-scope-67160C.aspx

[UtopiaTexasG19]

I have always "bore" sighted a scope, if possible, first when I mount it to a rifle or when a new mount is used. On my AR I take the upper and lower apart then remove the bolt carrier unit so I can see down the bore. Mount the upper on a good cardboard box with appropriate notches cut in the sides to hold the upper steady. Look through the bore in the center at an object, then look through the scope and adjust until the scope is aiming as close as possible to what you see down the bore. Once reassembled I target shoot at a distance of only 25 yards and once the scope is on target move out to 100 yards, etc. I've used the cardboard box unit to bore sight in 3 scopes but on my AR have bipods on the front so I did not need a box. Bore sighting is important to rough sight in a scope because they can be way off right out of the box. I just changed mounts on my AR using the same scope and the difference in the 2 mounts produced shots over 2 feet in difference at 25 yards. Good thing I have a huge metal back stop behind my target/bullet catcher.

[pturner67]

I have always "bore" sighted a scope, if possible, first when I mount it to a rifle or when a new mount is used. On my AR I take the upper and lower apart then remove the bolt carrier unit so I can see down the bore. Mount the upper on a good cardboard box with appropriate notches cut in the sides to hold the upper steady. Look through the bore in the center at an object, then look through the scope and adjust until the scope is aiming as close as possible to what you see down the bore. Once reassembled I target shoot at a distance of only 25 yards and once the scope is on target move out to 100 yards, etc. I've used the cardboard box unit to bore sight in 3 scopes but on my AR have bipods on the front so I did not need a box. Bore sighting is important to rough sight in a scope because they can be way off right out of the box. I just changed mounts on my AR using the same scope and the difference in the 2 mounts produced shots over 2 feet in difference at 25 yards. Good thing I have a huge metal back stop behind my target/bullet catcher.

thanks Utopia...what do you use to bore sight? I'm looking at some laser bore sights. I'm sure some are good and some aren't so good.