Scope for my AR

HAMMER1DOWN · November 12, 2008, 09:38 PM

I have an ar 15 with a 16 inch barrel and i was looking to get a good scope to put on it. i have a 6x24 power on it and dont like it i was thinking of a 4x12 or something like that. I don't have a huge budget maybe around 300 to 400 i like nikons and leupold. any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Bones

sholling · November 12, 2008, 10:14 PM

Just so as not to confuse people, when describing a scope 6x24 usually would mean 6x magnification with a 24mm objective. I think you probably mean 6-24x magnification and don't care about the objective size? Anyway I wouldn't put that much scope on a 16" carbine. More like a 1-4x or a 2-8x. But you should be able to pick up a Nikon Monarch in 3-12x42 with side focus for under your limit at Bud's Gunshop.

WC145 · November 13, 2008, 01:42 PM

I've got a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 with the BDC reticle on my Bushmaster C15M4 and I'm very happy with it. It's a good quality scope for the money (around $300 at my local gun shop) and it is perfect for what I'm using my rifle for.

Japle · November 13, 2008, 02:38 PM

You can probably find a Leupold VX-2 4-12X40mm in your price range. They have a great reputation for a reason.

hknut · November 15, 2008, 12:42 AM

I have a fixed 4x28 Simmons on mine and love it.

HAMMER1DOWN · November 15, 2008, 08:20 PM

I live in montana and need at least a 10 power. we have a lot of wide open spaces here. but currently i am looking at a Nikon Buckmasters 4.5x14 power what do you think???

sholling · November 16, 2008, 12:20 AM

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I live in montana and need at least a 10 power. we have a lot of wide open spaces here. but currently i am looking at a Nikon Buckmasters 4.5x14 power what do you think???

You can probably order a Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 off of Bud's Gunshop for under $400. If that's too much then I'd look at a Weaver V16 over the Buckmaster.

WC145 · November 16, 2008, 03:13 PM

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I live in montana and need at least a 10 power. we have a lot of wide open spaces here. but currently i am looking at a Nikon Buckmasters 4.5x14 power what do you think???

Allow me to quote myself-

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I've got a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 with the BDC reticle on my Bushmaster C15M4 and I'm very happy with it. It's a good quality scope for the money (around $300 at my local gun shop) and it is perfect for what I'm using my rifle for.

NormOps · November 17, 2008, 02:48 AM

why not put a big scope on it?
I put a 8-32x 50 on my 16" heavy barrel ar-15.
Too much scope? heck yes, but who cares?
I could clearly see my bullet holes at a hundred yards, and was shooting one inch groups in a breeze; I am going to see just how much accuracy I can coax out of it next time.
Of course, that throws out the ability to use it quickly in a short range 'tatical' situation.
Then again, I already had the scope laying around, don't know if i would buy a big honkin' scope for a 16 incher otherwise...

Eli W.

popeyespappy · November 18, 2008, 10:46 AM

Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40, Mildot - $179

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bshnl-nv-321040m.html

Super Sniper 10x42, Mildot - $299.99

http://www.swfa.com/c-231-super-snip...le-scopes.aspx

November 12, 2008, 09:38 PM	#1
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Scope for my AR I have an ar 15 with a 16 inch barrel and i was looking to get a good scope to put on it. i have a 6x24 power on it and dont like it i was thinking of a 4x12 or something like that. I don't have a huge budget maybe around 300 to 400 i like nikons and leupold. any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Bones

November 12, 2008, 10:14 PM	#2
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	Just so as not to confuse people, when describing a scope 6x24 usually would mean 6x magnification with a 24mm objective. I think you probably mean 6-24x magnification and don't care about the objective size? Anyway I wouldn't put that much scope on a 16" carbine. More like a 1-4x or a 2-8x. But you should be able to pick up a Nikon Monarch in 3-12x42 with side focus for under your limit at Bud's Gunshop. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society. Last edited by sholling; November 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM.

November 15, 2008, 12:42 AM	#5
hknut Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2005 Location: Olympia, Wa. Posts: 535	I have a fixed 4x28 Simmons on mine and love it. __________________ "Gun control is like trying to reduce Drunk Driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars" Walk softly and carry a big SIG.

November 17, 2008, 02:48 AM	#9
NormOps Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Idaho- Where Else? Posts: 130	why not put a big scope on it? I put a 8-32x 50 on my 16" heavy barrel ar-15. Too much scope? heck yes, but who cares? I could clearly see my bullet holes at a hundred yards, and was shooting one inch groups in a breeze; I am going to see just how much accuracy I can coax out of it next time. Of course, that throws out the ability to use it quickly in a short range 'tatical' situation. Then again, I already had the scope laying around, don't know if i would buy a big honkin' scope for a 16 incher otherwise... Eli W. __________________ You are your Primary Defense. Train your Primary Defense. They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

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November 13, 2008, 01:42 PM	#3
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I've got a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 with the BDC reticle on my Bushmaster C15M4 and I'm very happy with it. It's a good quality scope for the money (around $300 at my local gun shop) and it is perfect for what I'm using my rifle for.

November 13, 2008, 02:38 PM	#4
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	You can probably find a Leupold VX-2 4-12X40mm in your price range. They have a great reputation for a reason.

November 15, 2008, 08:20 PM	#6
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	I live in montana and need at least a 10 power. we have a lot of wide open spaces here. but currently i am looking at a Nikon Buckmasters 4.5x14 power what do you think???

November 18, 2008, 10:46 AM	#10
popeyespappy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 337	Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40, Mildot - $179 http://www.opticsplanet.net/bshnl-nv-321040m.html Super Sniper 10x42, Mildot - $299.99 http://www.swfa.com/c-231-super-snip...le-scopes.aspx