Scope for AR-15 coyotes

camelshark69 · June 9, 2009, 05:50 PM

What would be a good scope mounted on an AR-15 for coyote hunting?

eastbank · June 9, 2009, 09:09 PM

2-7 x leupold. eastbank.

ReelFaith · June 9, 2009, 11:36 PM

Nikon makes a 3x9x40 and a 4.5x14x40 "coyote" camo scope with a "predator" BDC (bullet drop compensator). They are available on ebay for about $130 which is 1/2 of retail at $279 for the 3x9x40. Available in Mossy Oak and Advantage Max-1 camos. The matching scope rings are available at Opticsplanet.com for $50 delivered. I have a few other Nikon scopes and realy like the light and glass.

MEATSAW · June 10, 2009, 08:29 AM

If you have the $$ -- the Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x scopes were built around use on an AR. They are very nice scopes! I own an illuminated TMR model and would buy it again in a heartbeat. That being said...

A lot of people simply don't have the $1000+ to spend on optics. A lot of companies are making "tactical" models now for use on ARs. They are usually loaded with some nice features. Check out Burris -- they make nice scopes too!

JohnLaird · June 13, 2009, 03:30 PM

Check out the opticstalk.com forum. That said, I'd look at a ziess conquest 3-9x on a Larue Tactical extended mount.

cbrgator · June 13, 2009, 03:43 PM

What is your budget?

SamC · June 14, 2009, 06:12 PM

Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 in mounts of your choice. I put mine in Burris Signature Zee rings and mounted it to a YHM rail. No problems/regrets at all. Excellent value on an under-rated optic.

Ironworker · June 15, 2009, 12:10 AM

I have a 2.5x16x50MM on my RRAs Coyote model 20" BBL Larue mounts. I guess its ok a little on the heavy side. On 2.5 I could shoot stuff at 10 yds.

rugerdawg · June 15, 2009, 08:07 AM

I have found the Weaver Extreme scopes on sale at Natchez's are a great deal for around $300ish. I have the 2.5 x 10 x 50, illum rec. and it's glass is on par with my vx-lll.

thallub · July 7, 2009, 08:09 PM

My Stag Arms 4L wears a Leupold 6x36 scope. That is a really good scope and it is great in low light. It sells for about $270. Have killed a lot of coyotes with that gun.

Lavid2002 · July 9, 2009, 08:17 PM

Super sniper

ISP 5353 · July 11, 2009, 02:17 PM

I use my Leupold Mark 4 CQT. It works great for anything under 300yds.

NYMarksman · July 29, 2009, 05:23 PM

Since the Nikon Coyote Special has already been memtioned I though I would show the 4.5-14 one I have on my Remington R15 VTR. I am quite happy with it and it would be a good scope for Varmints since thats what it's made for. The BDC Recticle is set up specifically fo the .223 and .22-250 cartridges.

Coverbuster · August 22, 2009, 11:03 PM

Straight 6X lupey w/ Fine Duplex . Gathers good light and keeps weight down , cheap enough ya dont mind painting it .

June 9, 2009, 05:50 PM	#1
camelshark69 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 113	Scope for AR-15 coyotes What would be a good scope mounted on an AR-15 for coyote hunting? __________________ "Si Vis Pacem, Parabellum" S/A XD-9 sc; S/A G.I. iss. 1911 .45; DPMS AR-15; Romanian WASR-10 AK-47; Savage 30-06'; Savage .22; Remington 700, .308 SPC tactical.

June 10, 2009, 08:29 AM	#4
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 513	If you have the $$ -- the Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x scopes were built around use on an AR. They are very nice scopes! I own an illuminated TMR model and would buy it again in a heartbeat. That being said... A lot of people simply don't have the $1000+ to spend on optics. A lot of companies are making "tactical" models now for use on ARs. They are usually loaded with some nice features. Check out Burris -- they make nice scopes too! __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

June 15, 2009, 12:10 AM	#8
Ironworker Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 98	6500 I have a 2.5x16x50MM on my RRAs Coyote model 20" BBL Larue mounts. I guess its ok a little on the heavy side. On 2.5 I could shoot stuff at 10 yds.

July 9, 2009, 08:17 PM	#11
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,563	Super sniper __________________ Math>Grammar

June 9, 2009, 09:09 PM	#2
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 833	2-7 x leupold. eastbank.

June 9, 2009, 11:36 PM	#3
ReelFaith Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Posts: 20	Nikon makes a 3x9x40 and a 4.5x14x40 "coyote" camo scope with a "predator" BDC (bullet drop compensator). They are available on ebay for about $130 which is 1/2 of retail at $279 for the 3x9x40. Available in Mossy Oak and Advantage Max-1 camos. The matching scope rings are available at Opticsplanet.com for $50 delivered. I have a few other Nikon scopes and realy like the light and glass.

June 13, 2009, 03:30 PM	#5
JohnLaird Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 42	Check out the opticstalk.com forum. That said, I'd look at a ziess conquest 3-9x on a Larue Tactical extended mount.

June 13, 2009, 03:43 PM	#6
cbrgator Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Posts: 135	What is your budget?

June 14, 2009, 06:12 PM	#7
SamC Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: MI Posts: 113	Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 in mounts of your choice. I put mine in Burris Signature Zee rings and mounted it to a YHM rail. No problems/regrets at all. Excellent value on an under-rated optic.

June 15, 2009, 08:07 AM	#9
rugerdawg Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Posts: 46	I have found the Weaver Extreme scopes on sale at Natchez's are a great deal for around $300ish. I have the 2.5 x 10 x 50, illum rec. and it's glass is on par with my vx-lll.

July 7, 2009, 08:09 PM	#10
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 1,745	My Stag Arms 4L wears a Leupold 6x36 scope. That is a really good scope and it is great in low light. It sells for about $270. Have killed a lot of coyotes with that gun.

July 11, 2009, 02:17 PM	#12
ISP 5353 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 134	I use my Leupold Mark 4 CQT. It works great for anything under 300yds.

July 29, 2009, 05:23 PM	#13
NYMarksman Member Join Date: July 29, 2009 Posts: 32	Since the Nikon Coyote Special has already been memtioned I though I would show the 4.5-14 one I have on my Remington R15 VTR. I am quite happy with it and it would be a good scope for Varmints since thats what it's made for. The BDC Recticle is set up specifically fo the .223 and .22-250 cartridges.

August 22, 2009, 11:03 PM	#14
Coverbuster Junior member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 32	Straight 6X lupey w/ Fine Duplex . Gathers good light and keeps weight down , cheap enough ya dont mind painting it .