Scope for AR... Suggestions.

[ww2shooter]

I am looking for some suggestions for a good scope for my Bushmaster A3. I currently have a cheap red dot scope on it, but the dot is not cutting it. I would really like to get alot more accuracy from my AR, both at long range and up close. I want a scope that I can shoot at least 200yds or further. I would like any suggestions or input that you guys may have.

Thanks.

[JustinM]

I am looking for some suggestions for a good scope for my Bushmaster A3. I currently have a cheap red dot scope on it, but the dot is not cutting it. I would really like to get alot more accuracy from my AR, both at long range and up close. I want a scope that I can shoot at least 200yds or further. I would like any suggestions or input that you guys may have.

Thanks.

Leupold CQT



It's a red dot scope that can go 1x-3x. I had one on my AR in AZ for shooting 3 gun matches. I was hitting targets at 300yds no problem.

[Holleta]

Decisions, decisions. Actually there are many great choices for AR scopes. The most deciding factor would be price. What's your budget?

[TonyF]

The hot set up these days is a low power variable in the 1x - 5x power range. The problem is the *good ones* are extraordinarily expensive.

The S&B Short Dot is one such example.

You have to be careful about eye relief when mounting a conventional optic on the AR platform. Make sure you do your homework in that regard.

[ww2shooter]

Well my budget is rather small, I would like to keep below $200. I know its hard to find a good scope for that amount, buts thats I'm getting suggestions from you guys, so keep them coming.

[mjd932]

I have an Aimpoint clone on the way. I think it was around $70 shipped. I know everybody says that optics will cost as much or more than the gun it's mounted on but I have a hard time justifying it at this point. I'll let you know how mine works once it gets here.

[JayBell]

Leupold CQT is the suck.
Battery life is awful, and they dont have the lifetime warranty of the other leupold lines.
plus, its heavy.

do you have a flattop, or a carry handle upper?

lots of stuff out there magnified, and unmagnified, etc.

if you buy a reddot type, get the SMALLEST dot possible, 2 MOA or smaller, dont care for them, but a Eotech may do ya.

for magnified, get a mildot, or rangefinding reticle....thin duplex crosshairs.

a 4x seems fine to 300yds, anything farther I'd want to go to a 3-9x variable power scope.

lots of fairly ok low priced optics out there, better to save up a little more for something later tho.

I have something similar to this that seems pretty sturdy...at least so far, its cheap crap, and I know it, but if its stupid, and it works...

I'm waiting for a better scope to come back from repair however, and it will be replaced.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=322930

[ww2shooter]

I already have an Aimpoint clone on my AR and it sucks. Also my AR is a flat top with the removable carry handle.

[Holleta]

Under $200 I can't think of a finer scope than the Bushnell Elite 3200 fixed 10x scope. They can be had for around $150 if you look around, have a lifetime warranty, pretty decent glass, mil-dots and target turrets. I have one on a DPMS 308 that works fabulous and side by side compares very favorably to the 10x Super Sniper (another great scope, about $299). Tru Glo also offers a 2x red dot in that price range that looks very interesting in concept but I don't know anything (good or bad) about it.

[DanV1317]

i wouldn't want any magnification on a gun that was made for house clearing, close range work and some extended distances. I'd go with an EOtech or aimpoint. Trijicon also makes a reflex which isn't bad. You could find a decent eotech for 300$. I think the eotech is the best possible optic for the AR available today.