I just got a new AR-15 and need to know what scope is good for this gun.  It has the handle top not a flat top, 20" barrel.  Thanks.  CDNN has a sale on now so if you have access to a Shotgun News and see one that will be good, let me know.

Thanks.

Turbo5

1. What type of shooting will you be doing?
2. What is your total budget for scope and mounting hardware?

I wondered this myself recently and about the best solution I could arrive at, for a reasonable price, was the Burris compact series.  I didn't want a scope that would overhang the handle by a ridiculous amount, but it had to be of good quality.  

You should be able to pick one up from Midway for less than $200.  Be sure to get a good carry handle mount; there is a lot of crap out there.

I've got a Colt 4x20 that works great. it doesn't sit too high because the thing mounts right on top of the carry handle, not an inch above it. I like my aimpoint comp m xd better though. even though it has no magnification, you can acquire targets much faster from 0-250 meters.

You might look at a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40.  You can get it with a mildot reticle and matte finish.

Leupold Tactical VariX-III 3.5-10x40 M3, Illuminated Duplex, Long Range, 30mm, Side Focus, Matte Finish
Comes with .308, 30-06, .300WM, and .223 cams

ACOG, great scope for the appliaction.but that depends on your budget.

also try IOR M2 and maybe even a Weaver 1.5-4x is a good less expensive alternative.

Guys, I am a target shooter.  I am in the $200 price range for scope and mount.  I won't be hunting with this gun or anything like that.  I have larger cal. guns I hunt with.

Thanks.

Turbo5

Burris Compact Scope 4x 20mm Plex Reticle Matte
Our Price: $174.99

Finish: Matte
Reticle type: Plex
Tube diameter: 1 inch
Click value: 1/2 minute of angle
Front objective diameter: 27mm
Rear objective diameter: 35mm
Adjustable objective:
Eye relief: 3.77 to 5 inches
Field of view @ 100 yards: Power 4X= 24 feet

Length: 8.4 inches
Weight: 8 ounces
Recommended ring height: Low
Included accessories: Storm Queen style lens covers
Warranty: Burris Limited Lifetime

www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/412636

Also:
Weaver V10 Scope 2-10x 38mm Dual-X Reticle Gloss
Our Price: $135.99 Sale!



Tube diameter: 1 inch
Objective (front) diameter: 46mm
Ocular (rear) diameter: 38mm
Adjustable objective: No
Adjustment click value: 1/4 minute of angle
Eye relief: 3.4 inches
Field of view at 100 yards: 2X= 39 feet, 10X= 9.5 feet
Lens coating: Multi coated lenses
Length: 10.75 inches
Weight: 10.7 ounces
Notes: Shockproof, waterproof, fogproof

www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/242789

Please don't feed the trolls.

I bought a Simmons 44 magnum 6.5-20X44mm with target turrets from SWFA for around $100 over a year ago. I shoot almost every Sunday. It has held up well and I hardly ever have to look in my spotting scope to see the hits.