Scope for an AR-15

[crlovel]

Hi all,

I just picked up a Bushmaster AR-15 with a 20" stainless steel barrel (XM-15). I am looking to drop a scope on it. I do not want to spend a lot, under $200 is a must. Accuracy up to 300 yards would be great. I'm not hunting or competition shooting (not yet, anyway). Just plinking and having fun at my local range, getting comfortable with a new rifle, and considering getting into competition shooting in the future. If and when I do that, then I'll be back here looking for advice on a much better scope. Until then...I want to save some bucks. Any advice?

Thanks!

Chris

[Holleta]

Under $200 there is only one worthwhile choice that I know of and luckily, it's also a good choice. Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 Mildot with target turrets. EXCELLENT scope for the money.

[phillyd2]

For a low cost option I put a NcStar 3-9x42RE AR-15 Rifle Scope on my Colt. I hit what I want at 100 yards. Cost was under $75. Then save for something you really want.

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/gun-pictu...5-hk-91-a.html

[1911shooter]

Originally Posted by Holleta

Under $200 there is only one worthwhile choice that I know of and luckily, it's also a good choice. Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 Mildot with target turrets. EXCELLENT scope for the money.

one of the better scopes built, orriganally a Baucsh and Lomb but we all know how that went they are the best for the price.

[TonyF]

Whichever scope you purchase, make sure it has adequate eye relief.

[crlovel]

I've looked around online a bit priced the Bushnell 3200, I've found a few for about $165, the model you guys suggested. So far, that's what I'm leaning towards, unless I find one hell of a deal on something at the Harrisburg show this weekend.

[Holleta]

Check out eBay. I bought them there for around $145 delivered. It may take a while to get one at the lowest prices though. Even $165 is a pretty good price, if you don't want to wait your still still doing good @ $165.

Get good mounts, you will need higher than standard mounts to properly line up unless you have a raised flat top AR. The Armalite style one piece mounts are nice, very sturdy and have the proper height. I believe Model 1 makes a good version of that mount for a good bit less than the Armalite (about $65 vs $100).

Your other option is to use decent rings and a riser to get the proper scope height.

[crlovel]

Thank you much all!

[Dave in PA]

I've got a Barska 3-9x32 with Mil DOT and rings on an AR. Something like $65 delivered from Sportsmans Guide. I WAS going to take it to the range this weekend, along with my 'new' Mosin and CMP Greek return M1. Now the snow ruined those plans...again.

[EDOGZ818]

FOR WHAT ITS WORTH, "CHEAPER THAN DIRT", HAS THE ACCU SHOT T168. (SCP - 615 ) FOR $45. IT HAS REGULAR AND RED ILLUMINATED RETICLE, RANGE FINDER, AND A MAKESHIFT BULLET DROP COMPENSATOR. FORGET THE FLIP UP SCOPE COVERS, THEY ARE USELESS. IT HAS AN INTEGRAL CARRY HANDLE MOUNT, A FLAT TOP MOUNT AND .22 MOUNT. THATS A LOT OF SCOPE FOR THE MONEY. IT HOLDS ZERO WELL AND WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET. IN MY OPINION ONLY THE ACOG AND EOTECH ARE BETTER. BUSCHNELL MAKES A FAKE ACOG FOR $165 WITHOUT THE FIBER OPTIC. AT 100YRDS IT IS SWEEEETTTT.

THEY ALSO HAVE THE STANDARD AR SCOPE FOR $40 WHICH IS A GOOD VALUE TO, BUT NO ILLUMINATED RETICLE. HARD CHOICE THERE.