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May 6, 2010, 10:53 PM | #1 |
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trying to find good medium/ long range optics for AR-15...
I am picking up an AR tomorrow, and I am trying to do some research on what would be the best optics for a bit of distance, it comes with a JP super match barrel, so it has a fair amount of reach, I would like to be able to comfortably reach 300-400 yds (maybe a little bit more since our local range reaches 600 yds.) my main concerns are:
-what kind of magnification should i look at? -what gives me the best bang for the buck? -what is the best mount? I am also looking at putting a small red dot either mounted on the scope, or at a 45 to the scope for short range. I have looked at the: -trijicon ACOGs (a bit pricey) -trijicon accupoint 3-9 or 2.5-10 -leupold mark 4 CQ/t 1-3x -leupold mark AR 3-9x or 4-12x -leupold mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x -KonusPro M30 3-12 I am open to any other suggestions...
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May 7, 2010, 08:21 AM | #2 |
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This is an article that is worth your time to read:
http://demigodllc.com/articles/fight...s-short-guide/ I'd also recommend just generally reading some of Zak Smith's thoughts on various optics here: http://demigodllc.com/articles/ |
May 7, 2010, 09:38 AM | #3 |
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I put nikon on my AR and it worked wonderfully. The BDC reticle is set up well for 223. I also had a 3.5-10X Luepold VariX III on it for a while but the nikon fit it better.
Good luck! GAR |
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