Husband Wants a Scope -- Recommendations

gorlitsa · February 14, 2008, 02:45 PM

My husband has asked for a scope for his birthday next month to go on his CAR-25 (I think). He specifies that should have up to 3 or 4 X magnification, fit to flat top, and "Pictanny Rail". Honestly, I have no idea what all that means and don't really want to spend tons of time learning about scopes.

The way I see it, I can order one for him, or send him up to Cabelas with a couple hundred dollars. I think he'd be happy either way.

Do you all have any recommendations on scopes I should look at, and an idea of the price range for a decent scope? Thanks!

fisherman66 · February 14, 2008, 08:48 PM

Have you thought about asking him to pick a couple off of an internet sight? One can usually find a better deal that way and the choices are much more plentiful. I got a scope for Christmas that went right back. I wish I could have gotten cash instead of store credit so I could buy the better price off the internet.

Jermtheory · February 14, 2008, 10:12 PM

not sure what you're looking to spend.

does he want something illuminated?

this is what i would go with(just did as a matter of fact)....

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=140

thats with a high quality mount,the scope alone runs in the $500's.

you can get something decent for a couple hundred(maybe a Burris or lower end Leupold),all the way up to a couple grand for top of the line.

i went with the Amber illumination on the Trijicon,but alot of people prefer red.

i think the Amber is better all arround and for dark backgrounds/low light,where the red is better against light backgrounds with bright lighting...from what little experimenting ive done.

HuntAndFish · February 15, 2008, 01:05 AM

Jermtheory has a good one.

Another option: Buy him the cheapest one on this page:

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...bos%3ATrijicon

specifically this one:

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=204

Has all of the requirements:
1) fits picatinney rail
2) 3 - 9 power
3) very decent scope
4) best mount on the market
5) you don't have to look around for scope + mounts to match

Of course, you could also just buy him this scope mount and pick up a $100 scope at Cabelas.

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=30

If you do that, pick 1" rings for the mount. Usually scopes have 1" tubes so you want to pick the scope before you pick the mount.

More scope mounts for picatinney rails:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Optic...-AR15-s/96.htm

There are probably cheaper mounts out there. Google "Picatinney Mounts".

Here is one:

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0054165713012a.shtml

Not sure if I like the two piece ones though. I would stay with the one piece mount.

Jermtheory · February 15, 2008, 01:38 AM

same thing i recommended,just a different size...

she said up to 3x-4x no?

3x9 doesnt seem like a good fit on a semi-auto carbine imo.

agreed on the one piece...cant go wrong with the Larue.

HuntAndFish · February 15, 2008, 01:41 AM

Yeah, I like your choice better. Not cheap though.

Jermtheory · February 15, 2008, 01:47 AM

hmmm...

i just noticed "CAR 25"?

CAR 15 maybe?

thats what i was thinking of.

itman · February 15, 2008, 07:08 PM

Well, this is a tough one. When my wife tries to by gun stuff. I end up keeping it because she bough it for me and I love her. Well it's close to what I wanted.

I think you need to get a little devilish, it would be wonderful if out of the blue a new Cabela's catalog showed up at your door and you watched him look threw it...

Here is ware you can get one free.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...t&freecat=bold

Bond007 · February 18, 2008, 09:46 PM

If you decide on Leupold, for a little bit more you can have their Custom Shop engrave his name and initials on the scope.

I haven't tried it yet, but always thought it would make a great gift.

February 14, 2008, 02:45 PM	#1
gorlitsa Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: The Old Pueblo Posts: 644	Husband Wants a Scope -- Recommendations My husband has asked for a scope for his birthday next month to go on his CAR-25 (I think). He specifies that should have up to 3 or 4 X magnification, fit to flat top, and "Pictanny Rail". Honestly, I have no idea what all that means and don't really want to spend tons of time learning about scopes. The way I see it, I can order one for him, or send him up to Cabelas with a couple hundred dollars. I think he'd be happy either way. Do you all have any recommendations on scopes I should look at, and an idea of the price range for a decent scope? Thanks! __________________ Elizabeth

February 14, 2008, 08:48 PM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	Have you thought about asking him to pick a couple off of an internet sight? One can usually find a better deal that way and the choices are much more plentiful. I got a scope for Christmas that went right back. I wish I could have gotten cash instead of store credit so I could buy the better price off the internet. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

February 14, 2008, 10:12 PM	#3
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	not sure what you're looking to spend. does he want something illuminated? this is what i would go with(just did as a matter of fact).... http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=140 thats with a high quality mount,the scope alone runs in the $500's. you can get something decent for a couple hundred(maybe a Burris or lower end Leupold),all the way up to a couple grand for top of the line. i went with the Amber illumination on the Trijicon,but alot of people prefer red. i think the Amber is better all arround and for dark backgrounds/low light,where the red is better against light backgrounds with bright lighting...from what little experimenting ive done. __________________ I'm moving on.Too many fudds,fanboys,and general silliness. It's been fun(in part).

February 15, 2008, 01:05 AM	#4
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Jermtheory has a good one. Another option: Buy him the cheapest one on this page: http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...bos%3ATrijicon specifically this one: http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=204 Has all of the requirements: 1) fits picatinney rail 2) 3 - 9 power 3) very decent scope 4) best mount on the market 5) you don't have to look around for scope + mounts to match Of course, you could also just buy him this scope mount and pick up a $100 scope at Cabelas. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=30 If you do that, pick 1" rings for the mount. Usually scopes have 1" tubes so you want to pick the scope before you pick the mount. More scope mounts for picatinney rails: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Optic...-AR15-s/96.htm There are probably cheaper mounts out there. Google "Picatinney Mounts". Here is one: http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0054165713012a.shtml Not sure if I like the two piece ones though. I would stay with the one piece mount. __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member Last edited by HuntAndFish; February 15, 2008 at 01:40 AM.

February 15, 2008, 01:38 AM	#5
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	same thing i recommended,just a different size... she said up to 3x-4x no? 3x9 doesnt seem like a good fit on a semi-auto carbine imo. agreed on the one piece...cant go wrong with the Larue. __________________ I'm moving on.Too many fudds,fanboys,and general silliness. It's been fun(in part).

February 15, 2008, 01:41 AM	#6
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Yeah, I like your choice better. Not cheap though. __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member

February 15, 2008, 01:47 AM	#7
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	hmmm... i just noticed "CAR 25"? CAR 15 maybe? thats what i was thinking of. __________________ I'm moving on.Too many fudds,fanboys,and general silliness. It's been fun(in part).

February 15, 2008, 07:08 PM	#8
itman Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2005 Posts: 199	Well, this is a tough one. When my wife tries to by gun stuff. I end up keeping it because she bough it for me and I love her. Well it's close to what I wanted. I think you need to get a little devilish, it would be wonderful if out of the blue a new Cabela's catalog showed up at your door and you watched him look threw it... Here is ware you can get one free. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...t&freecat=bold

February 18, 2008, 09:46 PM	#9
Bond007 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 317	If you decide on Leupold, for a little bit more you can have their Custom Shop engrave his name and initials on the scope. I haven't tried it yet, but always thought it would make a great gift.