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Posted: 10/21/2014 4:26:49 PM EDT

I have a $1000 budget and am losing sleep trying to decide what optic to buy for my ar15 build. What would you guys buy? Suggestions? Rifle will be a general purpose/all around rifle.....with good cqb capability. I have looked at aimpoints, eotechs, and some 1-4 power scopes. I liked the vortex viper PST 1-4 but have concerns about its brightness in daylight (but it is all within my budget which leaves room for a good mount). Any help through this process would be appreciated!

Posted: 10/21/2014 4:30:17 PM EDT

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ACOG TA-33

Posted: 10/21/2014 5:19:01 PM EDT

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I have had aimpoints, eotechs, and now have a Vortex Viper PST 1-4 in a Larue SPR mount. The eotechs and aimpoints are great for close up. I also use my rifle for hunting and wanted some magnification, but didn't want to use a magnifier (bulky, off-center weight). I purchased the Viper PST 1-4 and so far its been great. The only thing I'm not 100% sold on is durability. I haven't had any problems, but I would like to see a torture test to see what this optic can take.
Like you, I was worried about the day time illumination. For me it did not bother me, if its sunny enough where I can't see the red glowing optic, it shows up black and I can see it just fine. Once it clouds over and gets darker the red shows up. I've never owned a Nightforce, but I've heard even those don't have daylight illumination.

Posted: 10/21/2014 5:39:46 PM EDT

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Lots of great options, all over your budget.

I'm becoming more of an Elcan fan after having used EO/AP and ACOGs for years.

Posted: 10/21/2014 5:50:38 PM EDT

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Meopta ZD 1-4
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Posted: 10/21/2014 5:51:02 PM EDT

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I should add that I'm also considering an acog or browe combat optic, though they are a little out of my price range but I could make it work if the pros outweigh the cons for each

Posted: 10/21/2014 5:52:02 PM EDT

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That meopta looks good too, anyone used one?

Posted: 10/21/2014 7:01:28 PM EDT

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Yes, they are very nice. You should be able to come in under budget as well.

Posted: 10/21/2014 7:50:34 PM EDT

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I've seen Steiner Tactical 1-4x24 go for under $1000. They are a little on the heavy side but far superior to any optic mentioned here. I run a 3-12x56 and 5-25x56 and they are the equivalent of S&B optics. The new 1-5x24 goes for $2600 and the only difference I've seen is the extra zoom, reticle and glass are still the same.

Posted: 10/21/2014 8:24:41 PM EDT

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Burris XTR 1-5x and a case of ammo.

Posted: 10/21/2014 9:37:11 PM EDT

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What's Jerry Miculek and Co. Use? When I saw them shoot in July, they all had the same optic for steel near and far. It looked like a Vortex of some type with a cat-tail on it. Probably a 1X4? They were dinging them plates from 50 to 400 yards..

Posted: 10/21/2014 10:17:53 PM EDT

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I would go with a decent 1-4x or possibly a 1-6x from Vortex or other comparable manufacturer that isn't too bulky (if such an item exists). I would personally kind of like a scope like the latter i mentioned because it would allow me to effectively shoot as far as I need to with a 5.56 here in FL for hunting purposes. My only issue with the 1-6x's last time I looked was the bulk and price difference over the 1-4x's, but its been a while since I just said screw it and bought an aimpoint pro until I have a bigger reason (and wallet) to get a decent variable optic.

Posted: 10/21/2014 10:49:39 PM EDT

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Several good Low Power Optics (1-4x thru 1-6x) available in that price range.

Look at some of the offering from Leupold, Vortex, and Primary Arms.

Posted: 10/21/2014 11:10:42 PM EDT

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Vortex Razor 1-6X Gen II with JM reticle

Posted: 10/22/2014 1:16:06 AM EDT

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What's Jerry Miculek and Co. Use? When I saw them shoot in July, they all had the same optic for steel near and far. It looked like a Vortex of some type with a cat-tail on it. Probably a 1X4? They were dinging them plates from 50 to 400 yards..

Vortex Razor 1-6X Gen II with JM reticle

Not a bad scope but never liked the JM reticle. They were supposed to come out with a whole range of new reticles but I'm still waiting.

I still say that if you an find a Steiner 1-4x24 for under $1000 (which I've seen), it blows away any of the optics mentioned hear. It is truly high end glass at a steal, comparable to the best high end offerings out there.

Posted: 10/22/2014 5:07:51 PM EDT

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Leaning towards the Meopta zd 1-4x. Anyone know how Meoptas cs is? Or their durability? ACOG is still in the running , assuming I can find one under $1000. Other scopes I am still considering are the xtr, tr24, and the Steiner if I can find it for $1000 .....will likely be a week or two before I can make the purchase

Posted: 10/22/2014 10:59:43 PM EDT

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Here's a link to a Meopta 1-4x22 Demo that Euro Optics is selling on E-Bay with free shipping for $715.

Posted: 10/23/2014 12:39:42 AM EDT

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QT20I4?cache=0029f88a6437c9afb967315e612f190a&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1414039108&sr=8-3#ref=mp_s_a_1_3

Posted: 10/23/2014 12:45:32 AM EDT

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001AE4OL6?cache=0029f88a6437c9afb967315e612f190a&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1414039318&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

Or if you prefer a chevron.

Posted: 10/23/2014 12:51:57 AM EDT

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no one is going to say trijicon acupoint 1-4? Flippen love mine. Bright day and night, no batteries under budget and not made in kazikstan.

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