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Posted: 3/6/2007 12:50:36 PM EDT
| I have a Bushmaster flat-top 16" with open sights. I took a carbine class over the weekend. They (local community college) are offering a precision rifle class in April. It will involve shooting out to 300 yds. I think I'd rather take this class with a scope than iron sights. I intend to eventually build a 20" AR with a scope, and dont mind buying the scope now so I can take the class. I lean to Leopold, and was thinking a 3x9 variable. Wondering if I can get recommendations on what brand and model I should buy, and how I should mount it on my AR, which has a removable carry handle on it right now. It seems there are tons of 3x9 scopes out there, and I am hoping you guys that are into optics can steer me in the right direction for a good AR scope. |
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Go to LaRue.com and look at the Leupold/LaRue mount combo options. The 2.5X8X36 is a great scope for you needs as is the 1.5X5X20. Both have the special purpose reticle which is outstanding. Do a search of this forum and you will find that LaRue makes the best scope mounts period for AR15's. If LaRue does not make a mount for a particular scope then I don't want that particular scope until LaRue makes a mount. I personally have the Leupold CQ/T with the LaRue mount and I love this combo. But if I had to do it all over again I would get the 1.5X5X20 Leupold. Daryn |
I have a VX II 3-9x on my Bushmaster and I like it a lot. I am considering the VX II in 4-12x or the new Mark II when they come out also in 4-12x for my 308 (which should be here next week  ). I'm also considering the LaRue mount or a set of ARMS #22H rings, but I'll need the 30mm spacers since both these scopes have a 1" tube.
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