I'm building a 20" upper that will be used primarily for punching paper at 200 yards and possibly punching holes in varmints at some point too.  I love my red dots on my middy and pistol but, I am looking for a decent magnified optic for this upper.  $250 max budget, I have been looking at the new Primary arms 6x with the ACCS reticle as I'd still  be aiming at a dot and a few of the Nikon m223 scopes.  What recommendations does anyone have?  Thanks.

I had a PA 6X scope and LOVED IT....Except I have poor eyesight and it wouldn't adjust down enough.  

I highly recommend the scope as they have great customer service, they offered to refund my money even though it was my eyes and not the scope's fault!!! Find another company that will do that.