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Posted: 9/4/2006 11:25:23 AM EDT
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I just put togeter my first stripped lower to make my first ar 15 now my question is what type of scope and or sights to put on I am mostly going to shoot targets coyotes, groundhogs, any suggestions ? |
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For varmints, I'd go with a medium-powered scope (like 3-9x or a fixed 4x or 6x) at first, if I were you. A cheap Simmons/Tasco/BSA will run you about $40 at Wal-mart and the like (a lot less used), and rings cost about $8-16 at Wal-mart (with the "Weaver" brand being Chinese-made crap, IME that doesn't lock up tightly on the rail). Get some good rings - you'll be proud you did. I've bought 3 sets for the same scope in the past 6 months, ranging from the junk Weaver set to a better Simmons set to finally the Leupold ones that I got for less at Wal-mart (about $14, IIRC) and that turned out to be perfect. You'll need a mount too if you have a carry handle, and those are about $12. I have this one, and it's really stable and works well for me: www.m1surplus.com/ar_carry_handle_scope_mount.htm |
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From your list of intended uses, I'd say get a scope, or do what I did... I built my first with an A3 flatop and detachable carry handle. This gave me the iron sights. I then bought a scope riser from Tapco and mounted a 3-12x50 scope on the riser. By just turning two screws, you can switch from irons to scope and back real quick. Tapco Riser |
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