Need help with scopes. > Optics, Mounts, and Sights

Posted: 4/28/2008 9:45:37 AM EDT

Hey guys,

I just bought myself an AR-15, and am looking to get myself a good scope. Not needing anything with a powerful zoom. I think a 4x would be plenty for what I need. Preferrably one that I can just attach to the rail when I remove the handle.

I just thought I would ask the experts for some advice and see what kind of scope I should look for, where I can find them, and pricing. As you can tell, I'm new to this, so I really need some help with this.

I would appreciate any and all feedback/help on this. (And be gentle, I'm new here Thanks.

Posted: 4/30/2008 11:16:45 AM EDT

[#1]

all my friends are using ACOGs...from that brand.. you can research which one is best for you... great ones are around 1000.00+

Posted: 4/30/2008 11:39:07 AM EDT

[#2]

Of course everything depends on your budget...

With that said, the IOR M2 with 5.56 bullet drop/ cqb reticle is a great choice in a fixed 4x. It runs about $350.

If you are looking for a decent "cheap" scope, the bushnell banner 4x scope with circle-x reticle is pretty darn good. Decent glass, quick to acquire target, and very tough. I have one on my .30/30. They run about $70.

Hope that helps. Just stay away from (IMHO) Leapers, Barska, Famous Maker, etc...

- AG

Posted: 4/30/2008 11:39:51 AM EDT

[#3]

If you want to back and forth, between the Detachable carry handle, and a Scope in it's own dedicated mount (as you seem to have stated) you need to consider another costly aspect to
scoping the rifle.

A LaRue Tactical SPR mount is about $195-215, and will lose little to no zero if you swap.
There are few others that can say that.

If I wanted a 4x fixed scope to keep for a long time, I'd look the IOR Valdada 4x
www.swfa.com/pc-10173-292-ior-4x24-tactical-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx

or a Bushnell 4200 Elite 1-4 variable
www.swfa.com/pc-13201-185-new-bushnell-125-4x24-elite-4200-rifle-scope.aspx

Or the Trijicon Accupoint, also variable
www.swfa.com/pc-4423-227-trijicon-125-4x24-accu-point-rifle-scope.aspx

So, what did you want to spend again?

Posted: 4/30/2008 3:11:49 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for all the great feed back!

My budget is 200-500, that would be ideal.

Posted: 4/30/2008 3:16:46 PM EDT

[#5]

I really like the IOR M2 scope.
Seems reliable and has some very good reviews.

Now, NOOB question here, what kind of a mount would I be needing for this scope??

Thanks for the great response! Greatly appreciated.

Posted: 4/30/2008 3:30:55 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I really like the IOR M2 scope.
Seems reliable and has some very good reviews.

Now, NOOB question here, what kid of a mount would I be needing for this scope??

Thanks for the great response! Greatly appreciated.

That would be a Larue SPR or an SPR-E mount, depending on how far forward you want it.

stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Categories.bok?category=Optic+Mounts

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