The $1000 Question....

[blankexistance]

So, with my wedding coming up next week, my mom decided to give us our present early. Now, I have money to spend .

I'd like to get some optics for my AR. Now, I know I could get an Aimpoint, but I find it hard to justify a $700 optic. I know it'd be the last one I would ever need, but, I just have qualms about spending that much on 1 item. I mean, I could also get ammo, mags (have 5 right now), and maybe a pocket gun too! (Though, I may be persuaded to buy an expensive optic ).

Basically, I'd like to get a scope (may try hunting in the future, when I get a rifle, lol, mostly for 100yrd ranges for plinking), and/or a red dot sight.

Scopes I'm thinking about are http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell...s-713949i.html and http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell...4s-733960.html.

For the red dot sight, I haven't looked too much, but an Aimpoint I just found that looks nice is http://store.valueweb.com/servlet/ma...s/Detail?no=11.

The only thing I have no idea about, is what kind of mounts I need. For the red dot, I'd like to co-witness with my front post, which is a mil-spec F marked front sight. Scope, ideally, I'd like to go above the front sight, but I don't have any idea how feasible this is, or if it even makes a difference.

I know I could afford something like a leupold, but again, its hard for me to justify spending that much, when I could use that to buy a buttload of ammo, lol.

So, throw some ideas at me! If you have items that are comparable, or know that some are not good quality, I wanna know! . Basically looking for lower-tier price, great quality and features.

Thanks!

[mrjam2jab]

So, with my wedding coming up next week, my mom decided to give us our present early. Now, I have money to spend .

I'd like to get some optics for my AR. Now, I know I could get an Aimpoint, but I find it hard to justify a $700 optic. I know it'd be the last one I would ever need, but, I just have qualms about spending that much on 1 item. I mean, I could also get ammo, mags (have 5 right now), and maybe a pocket gun too! (Though, I may be persuaded to buy an expensive optic ).

Basically, I'd like to get a scope (may try hunting in the future, when I get a rifle, lol, mostly for 100yrd ranges for plinking), and/or a red dot sight.

Scopes I'm thinking about are http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell...s-713949i.html and http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell...4s-733960.html.

For the red dot sight, I haven't looked too much, but an Aimpoint I just found that looks nice is http://store.valueweb.com/servlet/ma...s/Detail?no=11.

The only thing I have no idea about, is what kind of mounts I need. For the red dot, I'd like to co-witness with my front post, which is a mil-spec F marked front sight. Scope, ideally, I'd like to go above the front sight, but I don't have any idea how feasible this is, or if it even makes a difference.

I know I could afford something like a leupold, but again, its hard for me to justify spending that much, when I could use that to buy a buttload of ammo, lol.

So, throw some ideas at me! If you have items that are comparable, or know that some are not good quality, I wanna know! . Basically looking for lower-tier price, great quality and features.

Thanks!

Have ya cleared this idea with the new Mrs first?

Congrats on the upcoming nups.

[blankexistance]

Haha, I shut her up with her share of the gift. I don't criticize what she buys, she doesn't criticize what I buy.

Thanks!

[donm]

I'm wondering if this is what your mom had in mind when she "decided to give us our present."

[blankexistance]

She said to have fun with it. I think that means we're safe.

[MikeD22]

I'm interested in everyones response on your question too. I will be watching this thread.

The only thing I am thinking is you might want to step the scope up a bit 3x9 isn't gonna get you out that far. Maybe I'm wrong, standing by for the responses.

I like this for the red-dot route, I don't have any experience with it but it does get good reviews:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell...e-730132p.html

[blankexistance]

I've been searching online, and I've pretty much fallen in love with a larue combo. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...hpath=75591732

Going to wait a couple days for other people to respond though!