Scope advice need for 6.8 AR15

The draw of the Trijicon (in addition the glass, it is very good glass for the price) is the self-illuminated reticle.

As you've noticed, your EoTech is nothing but a paper weight until you turn it on (and assuming the battery isn't dead.)  The beauty of a Trijicon is that it is always one (at least for the first 11 years or so) and nothing needs to be done to be ready to shoot.  I like this for a hog gun, because encounters can be quick and require precision and speed, and the Trijicon does both.


Also, the 6.8 kinda drops off fast at 300 yards, so if you go with a BDC-type reticle, be sure to spend some time on the range to determine what ranges correspond with the drop points.


Good luck!

I've said it before: Leupold is a well-priced scope, so long as you get military or LE discount.  If you can buy at LE discount prices, look at Leupold.

Bushnell 6500 is also a good scope, with a great zoom range.  Zeiss Conquest also makes a great scope.

I would avoid Millett, I hear they are having some issues.  And I have little experience with Nikon or Weaver, have owned both, but not the models you would be considering.

Were I in your shoes, I'd be looking at this - with LE discount, it'll be right around your max spend.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-25-8x36-Mark-4-MRT-30mm-Riflescope-P5936.aspx

Rancid Coolaid
so, you have one of those?
that is VERY interesting

I really dig my 6.8 btw

PM sent...thanks for all the advice RC!

My 6.8 started with a 1-4, but I moved to a 2.5-10 when I realized I could not, with a 4X, put a round precisely where I wanted it at ranges greater than 100 yards.  The problem was more the reticle I had than the zoom range, probably, but I enjoy the 10X for precision placement.

RD,