Coyote optic for AR

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What are you guys using? I like the looks of the Tac scopes, but thinking the single power would hamper its potential.
Budget is 300 give or take.
 
I personally like the 4-12 scope, and if i was trying to stay under $300, would suggest looking into a Vortex scope.

I prefer the Bullet drop type of reticle. Then I make the range card for each 100 yrd increment.

I feel that it allows me to get on fur, and with a range card i know where to hold over and fire quickly.
 
I'm with Tbone ont his.. i prefer 4-12 or 4-14 ish scopes on most of my guns.

my thoughts are like this - you can always run a 4-(whatever) on 4x power but you can never run a 2-7 or a fixed 4x on 12x (or 14x) magnification.

additionally i'm on the vortex line myself, i feel they're a nice balance between budget, quality and features. and with their warranty, it makes them kind of hard to beat.
 
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Might check out the Burris Droptine. I've been pretty happy with the ones I have. Can get 4.5-14 for around $250 if you shop around.
 
My AR is strictly for predator hunting, and it wears a 3-9X Burris Timberline/BP reticle. Don't know how much they're selling for these days though.
 
Originally Posted By: zr600How far are you going to be shooting?
Sorry guys I've been away a few days. My planned shots should be no more than 300 yards.
How often do you guys rely on the BDC reticle? I like the idea of an uncluttered sight window so I don't mind holding over a little. The bullet drop reticle isn't out of the question just wonder how often you find yourself using it?
 
Originally Posted By: tj66Might check out the Burris Droptine. I've been pretty happy with the ones I have. Can get 4.5-14 for around $250 if you shop around.
I'm liking this one as Ive looked at it too. I'm leaning between Vortex and Burris, their warranties go a long way.
 
Originally Posted By: StonerOriginally Posted By: zr600How far are you going to be shooting?
Sorry guys I've been away a few days. My planned shots should be no more than 300 yards.
How often do you guys rely on the BDC reticle? I like the idea of an uncluttered sight window so I don't mind holding over a little. The bullet drop reticle isn't out of the question just wonder how often you find yourself using it? I use mine on my vortex viper on my 243 it gets me out to 600 yards.
 
If you are only shooting 300 yards, a BDC is pretty silly. Turrets are also a waste for that distance.

You can pretty easily tune in to a 300 yard, or very close to it, MPBR with most typical coyote rounds.

Spend the money on good glass, not gimmick turrets and reticles you will never use.

Leupold VX-2 3-9X will easily fulfill your needs at the price you set.
 
I use the Ballistic Plex reticle often as I'm a spot and stalk guy mostly, and shots are often enough long. Very easy to apply the plex reticles for 300ish yds. though. Suppose your bullet drop is 2 moa at 300 (6"). If your plex reticle subtends (measures) 2.5 moa x-hair to plex post tip (like Leupold's Duplex reticles), then 2/2.5=0.8. So aim 80% down to the post tip and shoot.
 
Any difference in paying $40 for a mount v/s $80? I like both Burris and Vortex mounts as well as the RRA mounts, but found an off brand mount for half.
 
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