What scope power for lightweight AR

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John11-87

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Hey guys, got a question for ya. I have a specialized dynamics built upper on a RRA lower, with the a2 style buttstock. The upper is their SBR, 18in lilja, 1-8 twist. It's a great shooting rig, but I have one question. I've had a 6-18 Nikon scope on it but I run into trouble when a coyote or fox busts out from close by me, it's just to hard to find any moving target. My question is, I want to be able to use this AR as a lightweight walking rig, and also a rig for calling/ spot and stalks. What is the best scope/power out there for for this?

Thanks in advance for the help guys

John
 
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I've been considering a 1-4x. How far can you get a good clear shot on a running yote?
What reticle if your scope?

Thanks

John
 
Believe if I had them `bustin out` close by me on a regular basis then a holographic might be worth a try.
 
I have hit prairie dogs at 200 yards with it. The farthest I have hit a coyote is 100 yards. Its also the farthest I have tried. Im sure I could probably hit one at 3oo
 
I put a Leupold vari v-3 1.5-5x on a recent lightweight build. so far very happy and I see no issue going 300 yards on yotes and should be ok beyond that. also should work great on close, fast moving targets.
 
Originally Posted By: John11-87Who makes a good holo sight?

John

What is good?

Best value for the dollar IMO is Eotech. Their 512 model is the original and cheaper choice. Retail is like $465, if you are a club member or something you might spend $390 or so.

If good means cheap, I wouldn't trust anything lesser than say a Vortex SPARC. I have one on an AR and actually one I'm selling that I never opened/used. They are no Eotech, but they do withstand heavy recoil and hold zero. Retail on them is about $200.

Much less than that IMO you are settling for a red dot (or holographic in some cases) that you won't be happy with.

Then again, there are the taurus, hi-point, etc. folks who will disagree. Its all relative to your preferences.
 
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My buddy ran a Holographic for awhile. Much like having a tag in your pocket, they seem to never get close once you set a rifle up for them...


Travis
 
Originally Posted By: Colorado CruiserI would urge you to stay away from a holographic. My brother runs an eotech and beyond 75-100 yards its useless.

useless for some maybe.

i seem to be able to hit a 10" steel gong at 300 with mine...
 
I was only judging by my brothers ability to use it. I fired it once and wasn't impressed. That's why I went with a 1-4x. I can still shoot with 2 eyes open and have a little zoom for smaller targets. I also think the crosshairs/dot on the scope is finer than the holographic. I'm sure in the hands of a better marksman the holographic works fine.... I'm just not that marksman.
 
Thanks for all the help guys. I've got a 1-4 luepold I'm looking at at the moment. It is a heavy duplex reticle, is that going to hinder my ability to shoot 300yds +?

John
 


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