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Posted: 10/23/2002 12:57:17 PM EDT
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I am going to build an AR15 with a 20' barrel, using Bushmaster parts, and am looking into a scope for it. I was looking at the ATN scopes (www.atncorp.com), specifically, the ATN 4-12x60LU. The ATN scopes seem like good scopes... Does anyone have any experience with these scopes, or some input or other suggestions? Thanks |
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I don't know anything about ATN scopes-what price range are you looking at and what purpose- i.e. are you looking for a 3-9x type scope for general distance shooting, a low or no power scope for close up shooting or varmit type scope for longer distance shooting. www.atncorp.com/devices.php3?n_unit=33Hmm interesting-comes with a number of different bullet drop compensator cams and the price isn't real cheap-anyone know where these are made?-this is what the website says " Our facilities spread through two continents (we have manufacturing facilities in Odessa, Ukraine and R&D and engineering facilities in the U.S.)" |
| I plan to use it for target shooting (100 yards or more) varminting, MAYBE hunting, depending on where and what I'm hunting. I'm looking to spend not much more than $500, and want an illuminated reticle, mil dot, rangefinding would be nice, and the bullet drop compensator would also be nice. |
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357Sig, For target use at 100 yards and further I would suggst a regular riflescope. There are other threads here that argu about brands, but it is unwise to put a $100 scope on a good rifle that will see a lot of use. If you are intending to varmint hunt (prarrie dogs, etc) then a variable with medium power range like 4-14x would seem ideal. For 223 I don't think a 6-24x is too practical and actually something like the Leupold 3-9 Tactical with mil dots would be fine. Also you should be gettin a flat top AR15 for use with a scope. I have a 4-14 Leupold with the 50mm obj lens on a bull barrel flat top AR that works exceptionally well. The 50 mm objective lens is kind of big, but on and AR you need tall rings anyway, so it is of little issue to me. Other good reliable scopes would be Burris, Nikon, Busnell Elite 4200. I would avoid the less expensive optics. |
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Actually, the ATN that I was looking at is a 4-12x. It's MSRP is $449, and can be had for about $275. And I am planning on the flattop reciever. fight4yourrights - 60mm objective isn't THAT big... that's only 6cm. 75mm or 80mm, I would agree, however. And a large objective is good for gathering light and allowing you to see better. |
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What aimless said. Leupold has lifetime warranty and if you want to sell it later there will be a waiting market. I never heard of ATN personally. If ATN was good I would know about them, if they are new, will they be here next year? Big lenses on medium priced optics rarely perform. Big real good lenses can be superb! If you can check out the big Schmitt & Bender scopes, really clear and allow you to see in near dark conditions but cost $1,200 and up! Look through the ATN and then immediately compare it to a Leupold or Busnell Elite 4200 (at the same magnification setting). Which ever one looks sharper and better defined is the one you should buy. Simple. |
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