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7/26/2009 1:50:24 PM EDT
Hey all,

I'm looking for a compact scope in the style of the ACOG for my AR, but I'm not looking to spend $1,000 on it, as I won't be using this scope for any serious work, only plinking.  Does anyone have any recommendations on which is the best FACOG for the money?

Thanks!
7/26/2009 2:05:48 PM EDT
[#1]
As far as I know, the cheapest acog runs about 900 dollars. Check this link out:ACog's at Optics Planet

You should also look into the Accupoint, no personal experience with them, but a few of the guys here have them.
7/26/2009 2:32:50 PM EDT
[#2]
Your money woul dbe better spent on a scope that is more substance than buying junk off looks alone.  Get a Burris XTR.
7/26/2009 3:44:40 PM EDT
[#3]
i am speaking from experience, DO NOT BUY CLONE OPTICS!!!!1!!1 i bought a FACOG and although it worked for the first 90 or sorounds, after that it just compltely lost its zero and wouldn't goback to it. i didn't throw it around or anything, just shot it, cleaned the rifle, and put it back in the rifle bag. that's it. and it still broke! you bought an expensive rife (assuming you got an AR), so get a good optic, even a millet dms-1 (which is a 1-4 power scope) for like $200.
7/26/2009 4:00:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Understood, fair enough.  But there's got to be some respectable budget optics out there.  I guess a better question is - what's the best sub-$150 scope for an AR?
7/26/2009 4:43:01 PM EDT
[#5]
for under $150, i have no idea, but maybe just master the good ol iron sights
7/26/2009 6:10:54 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Understood, fair enough.  But there's got to be some respectable budget optics out there.  I guess a better question is - what's the best sub-$150 scope for an AR?


millett 1-4x24 200.00
7/26/2009 6:15:15 PM EDT
[#7]
weaver classic v3 1-3x! best value out there, depending on what "goodies" you want.
7/26/2009 7:37:10 PM EDT
[#8]
Save up until you can buy the real thing.
Plenty of used ACOGs in the EE for good prices.
7/26/2009 7:48:19 PM EDT
[#9]
Are you looking for magnification or just a red dot? Budget?
7/26/2009 9:20:20 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
weaver classic v3 1-3x! best value out there, depending on what "goodies" you want.


+1 if you want something on the$150 range...and the millet DMS-1 for about $200.00 is a really good deal
take this advice from someone who have an ACOG and a nice meopta 1-4 R1 among others.
As a matter of fact I'll buy a DMS for my latest build a 16 inches BCM mid length  carbine.
7/27/2009 4:55:40 AM EDT
[#11]
Bought a cheap-o bushnell trophy for my 9mm AR build.  Does what it should, no problems.

$180 at midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=859535
7/27/2009 7:30:33 AM EDT
[#12]
I would not buy a ACOG if you are just going to be using it for plinking. Look into a variable scope or even a Aimpoint.
7/27/2009 1:16:08 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
for under $150, i have no idea, but maybe just master the good ol iron sights


I just got a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 tactical for $150.
7/27/2009 1:40:23 PM EDT
[#14]
I was at a gun show 5 years ago and bought 5 BSA 4-12 scopes for $70 apiece––––-for the money these were the best optics 4 still owrk the one that broke I dropped with the sunshade attached and canted the front lense.


The best scope for plinking is a 3-9 and they are cheap....Weaver 1-3 or the millet DMS are more specialized and worth the extra cost.


7/27/2009 2:23:16 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
Understood, fair enough.  But there's got to be some respectable budget optics out there.  I guess a better question is - what's the best sub-$150 scope for an AR?


Here are four options

LINK 1

LINK 2

LINK 3

LINK 4
7/27/2009 2:57:13 PM EDT
[#16]
I understand you want cheap, but there has been a number of TAO-1's in the EE lately..

Save your pennies and buy once.
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