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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SCOPE HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:12:55 PM EDT

I am looking for a magnification scope for my new ar-15. I want great magnification power, want it to be compact and sleek looking, but I do not want to pay more than about $500 for one.

Can anyone make some suggestions please?

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:17:52 PM EDT

[#1]

The IOR M2 is in that price range, it's a fixed 4x scope with a bullet drop knob, I think calibrated for 62 grain out of a 20" barrel. The glass is pretty good from my limited experience, but it's a pretty bulky scope, I think you could probably beat a man pretty good with it.

Maybe a regular Leupold compact scope would be another option?

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:21:59 PM EDT

[#2]

I got a BSA 6-24X40 Illuminated Mil-Dot for something like $100. And I love it. It holds it zero great. Only recomended as a target scope though. The illuminated reticule is great for shooting at black targets. My .02

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:22:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the reply. I don't want that if it is bulky. Do you know anything about the TRIJICON ACOC TAO1NSN 4X32 SCOPE? Is $850 brand new in box a good price?

Thanks.

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:28:03 PM EDT

[#4]

Acogs are great, not under $ 500 though

Check Eagle Firearms, they might have it cheaper. I don't know the exact price of those off the top of my head. Csgunworks.com might have them also.

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:28:21 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the reply. I am looking for something sleek and compact though as opposed to long.

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:57:28 PM EDT

[#6]

you can get the super sniper from swfa in side focus for like 399 and then add about another 100 for rings and you got good glass and mounts for right around 500

i have one and feel that it is superior than other scopes in the same price range

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:01:32 PM EDT

[#7]

I got a Burris Mini 4x for $150, it's a good scope, and very compact design. Looks right on an AR, and works good.

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:06:38 PM EDT

[#8]

I also have a Burris compact 4x12 with ballistic plex. looks great and feels great on my AR.

Bri

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:06:41 PM EDT

[#9]

Leupold 1.5-5x20
9.3" long
approx 9.7 oz.
Glass is crystal clear compared to the IOR.
Has finger adj. knobs with positive click.
Well within your price range at $350 inc. shipping.

IOR M2 FIXED 4x
Length 8.75 in
Weight 12 oz
Finger adj. knobs with positive click but is harder to zero than the Leupold.
Approx cost $325 + s/h.

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:51:45 PM EDT

[#10]

Bushnell 4x16 4200

Posted: 10/17/2004 2:01:44 PM EDT

[#11]

How about getting one with a built in camera

www.riflescopes.com/departments/65/rifle_scopes/adirondack_optics.htm
Then you can post a pic of what you just shoot

Only $1,600!!!

Posted: 10/17/2004 3:38:23 PM EDT

[#12]

THANK ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE REPLIES!!!!!!!

Posted: 10/17/2004 3:44:26 PM EDT

[#13]

Leupold CQT

Posted: 10/17/2004 4:27:00 PM EDT

[#14]

I went with a Burris Fullfield 2 3x9 with a Larue SPR mount. Holds zero perfect, ran me just under $450. Natchez has the Fullfield 2 (ballistic plex) with a free 20x spotting scope for $199 bucks.

Posted: 10/17/2004 4:29:24 PM EDT

[#15]

Ditto on the IOR M2. Excellent. Mount it with the Armalite 30mm scope mount.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SCOPE HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

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