Scoping an ar?

SQUAREKNOT · October 24, 2011, 10:39 PM

I just bought a Scheels Icon 6-18x44 for a DPMS Recon. I think I bought too much scope. Also lose the BUIS with the scope (probably any scope.
I would like to hear what other have used and why. I bought the rifle for
when TSHTF times. The scope was to see what the 16" barrel could do at the range. I think I could have made a much better choice

Te Anau · October 24, 2011, 10:52 PM

Personally,I think that's too much scope.I opted for the following Burris.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-2...ii-scopes.html

Technosavant · October 24, 2011, 11:00 PM

If you're concerned about losing the ability to run irons, there's a couple options. One is a quick release scope mount... buy quality so you have good return to zero without the need to re-zero every time you pull it off. Another option is a 45 degree angle mount for use with a 1x optic like a red dot or holosight... you just twist the rifle slightly and use that optic (used by some 3 gun shooters).

quepasakimosabe · October 24, 2011, 11:03 PM

I love the 45 degree mini reflex setups from, trijicon make the one i want but frou around 500 dollars that is way to much. I use a 2x7-33mm on my AR with Patriot Ordnance Factory backup front and rears cause i have a rail gas block. I like their designs.

October 24, 2011, 10:39 PM	#1
SQUAREKNOT Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2008 Posts: 263	Scoping an ar? I just bought a Scheels Icon 6-18x44 for a DPMS Recon. I think I bought too much scope. Also lose the BUIS with the scope (probably any scope. I would like to hear what other have used and why. I bought the rifle for when TSHTF times. The scope was to see what the 16" barrel could do at the range. I think I could have made a much better choice

October 24, 2011, 10:52 PM	#2
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	Personally,I think that's too much scope.I opted for the following Burris. http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-2...ii-scopes.html

October 24, 2011, 11:00 PM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	If you're concerned about losing the ability to run irons, there's a couple options. One is a quick release scope mount... buy quality so you have good return to zero without the need to re-zero every time you pull it off. Another option is a 45 degree angle mount for use with a 1x optic like a red dot or holosight... you just twist the rifle slightly and use that optic (used by some 3 gun shooters).

October 24, 2011, 11:03 PM	#4
quepasakimosabe Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 79	I love the 45 degree mini reflex setups from, trijicon make the one i want but frou around 500 dollars that is way to much. I use a 2x7-33mm on my AR with Patriot Ordnance Factory backup front and rears cause i have a rail gas block. I like their designs.