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Posted: 2/21/2004 3:02:36 PM EDT
| I am building my first flat top and I know nothing about scopes. I dont realy want to spend more then 300 bucks on one. Is it possible to find something decent in this range? I have asked this question before but the response that I got was from a vendor with a link to his website to make a sale. That is not what I am looking for. I just want a bit of advice. I like the regular crosshair type better then the red dot. I am probably using the wrong names i know. Can anybody give me any ideas on a good starter scope for an AR-15 within my budget? I will be using it primarily for tagret shooting at the ranch with a 20" barrel. |
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There are plenty of excellent scopes in that price range Turrican. Are you looking for a variable power? I've had great luck with 3-9x40 Leupold mounted on one of my 20" ARs. SWFA (a dealer and supporter of this site) has the Leupold VX II 3-9x40 for $299.95. That represents the high end of your price range of course-but it is an excellent scope for the money. You will still need to buy rings. [url]www.riflescopes.com/store/departments.asp?dept=86[/url] As far as recommending other brands hopefully some of the glass gurus here can give you more info. Trijicon and Leupold are the only brands that I presently own. |
| A couple of years ago I was looking for my first scope and decided on a Cabelas Alaskan Guide. I bought the 30mm tube, 3-12x52 model. I think I paid around 325 with a set of Leupold rings. It was an excellent scope for the money in terms of clarity, light gathering, and resolution. You may want to consider one of these. I think they offer some 1" tube models that are a little less expensive. That said, I would really suggest saving a little longer (if you can) and buying a really high quality scope that will perform reliably for many years to come. |
| Although not a leupold, I have a Nikon Monarch 4-12x40 Nikoplex. I think that is a great scope, it is clear bright and I've never had any zeroing problems. All of this for only $370. It is, I think, a good scope for someone on a budget that doesn't want an P.O.S. Optic. |
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Thanks for all the advice guys. Now I am going to swallow my pride even more. I dont even know what the numbers like 3-9 X 40 represent. What is sufficient for 300 yards at the range? I feel stupid asking these questions but I would feel even worse buying the wrong stuff. Thanks again for all of your help! BTW do any of you know of any good sites that explain this type of stuff? |
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Turrican, 3-9X40 represet the power and objective sizes. 3-9 specifically stand for the magnification, 3-9 means the magnification is adjustable from 3 power to 9 power meaning the target can be made to appear 3-9 times larger. The 40 stands fom the diameter of the objective(front) lens in mm. The larger the lens the better the possible light gathering capabilities. The bigger the objective the more light being directed to your eye. This makes the target brighter, and will aid in shooting in low light times (overcast, dusk, dawn, etc) Hope this helps! -Hershey |
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Quoted: There are plenty of excellent scopes in that price range Turrican. Are you looking for a variable power? I've had great luck with 3-9x40 Leupold mounted on one of my 20" ARs. SWFA (a dealer and supporter of this site) has the Leupold VX II 3-9x40 for $299.95. That represents the high end of your price range of course-but it is an excellent scope for the money. You will still need to buy rings. [url]www.riflescopes.com/store/departments.asp?dept=86[/url] As far as recommending other brands hopefully some of the glass gurus here can give you more info. Trijicon and Leupold are the only brands that I presently own. How does this scope compare to the Leupold Rifleman 4-12x40 for $250.00? |
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Quoted: I've decided to go with the vx II 3-9X 40. That seems like the best for me. Thanks Good for you [:)] I've had excellent luck with my 3-9x40 Leupold. It has a bright objective and good eye relief. It is rugged and has a lifetime warranty as well. Mine is on an old style carry handle, but it still works very well for me. [img]http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/HBAR_leupold.JPG[/img] How does this scope compare to the Leupold Rifleman 4-12x40 for $250.00? I've never owned anything in Leupold's Rifleman line, so I have no idea. Sorry about that. |
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