Cheap Scopes for AR

mickm · July 27, 2010, 07:36 PM

I was wondering if there are any half-decent scopes out there for around $100 or less to fit to my S&W M&P AR-15..? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something functional that holds its zero reasonably well and something that I can see the target a little better with. Am I wasting my time or can I achieve what I want for that kind of money..? I've been checking out a few red-dot scopes with x2 or x3 magnification and like the Burris AR-332... but at well over $200 its way over my current budget. Also, is my foresight gonna get in the field of view for this type of optic...?

And please refrain from using the phrase, "you get what you pay for"... it sounds good but isn't really that helpful

boredelmo · July 27, 2010, 08:09 PM

I've had success with a Hammers 2x red dot. Found mine on ebay.

If you want glass then check out Tasco's products on optics planet.

hknut · July 27, 2010, 08:22 PM

I bought a Hakko Tac Point Blue Ring with a mount for $125.

lmccrock · July 27, 2010, 08:25 PM

Simmons Pro-Diamond 1.5-5x32. It is a shotgun scope, but works fine for an AR. I used a similar one for a few years in 3-gun matches, so it got banged up some and held zero. It is called ProDiamond at Optics Planet and ProHunter at SWFA.

Lee

July 27, 2010, 07:36 PM	#1
mickm Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Posts: 23	Cheap Scopes for AR I was wondering if there are any half-decent scopes out there for around $100 or less to fit to my S&W M&P AR-15..? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something functional that holds its zero reasonably well and something that I can see the target a little better with. Am I wasting my time or can I achieve what I want for that kind of money..? I've been checking out a few red-dot scopes with x2 or x3 magnification and like the Burris AR-332... but at well over $200 its way over my current budget. Also, is my foresight gonna get in the field of view for this type of optic...? And please refrain from using the phrase, "you get what you pay for"... it sounds good but isn't really that helpful

July 27, 2010, 08:22 PM	#3
hknut Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2005 Location: Olympia, Wa. Posts: 535	I bought a Hakko Tac Point Blue Ring with a mount for $125. __________________ "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.

July 27, 2010, 08:09 PM	#2
boredelmo Member Join Date: December 19, 2006 Posts: 27	I've had success with a Hammers 2x red dot. Found mine on ebay. If you want glass then check out Tasco's products on optics planet.

July 27, 2010, 08:25 PM	#4
lmccrock Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Red Rock. TX Posts: 820	Simmons Pro-Diamond 1.5-5x32. It is a shotgun scope, but works fine for an AR. I used a similar one for a few years in 3-gun matches, so it got banged up some and held zero. It is called ProDiamond at Optics Planet and ProHunter at SWFA. Lee