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Topic: scope for my new AR15 build
Posted By: jeremywwallace
Subject: scope for my new AR15 build
Date Posted: February/24/2012 at 10:11
Im looking to purchase a new scope for a new m4 carbine im building my price range is $400 and under would like some think with 5.56 BDC and iluminated reticle variable power prefered any suggestions

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Posted By: Alan Robertson
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 03:42
Hello, jeremywwallace.

There are a number of good suggestions in this thread: http://www.opticstalk.com/undecided-on-scope-for-ar15_topic32226.html - http://www.opticstalk.com/undecided-on-scope-for-ar15_topic32226.html

I'd also look at the Optisan - illuminated w/out bdc reticle, but has turrets:
http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba-EAR30-Mount-Combo-P51887.aspx - http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba-EAR30-Mount-Combo-P51887.aspx






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Posted By: jeremywwallace
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 06:47
Those sound good but i was looking for a little more magnification maybe atleast 6 but not more than 10

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Hats off to you sir Fista Su Madre


Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 07:36
Your going to be hard pressed to find a scope like you described within your $400 budget, my friend. 

BDC reticles and lit reticles cost more $$$ typically and the lit reticles within your budget, will probably fail to impress you. IE...work.  

I'd recommend maybe going with a Nikon 223 or a Burris Tac 30. 

http://swfa.com/Nikon-2-8x32-M223-Riflescope-Kit-P47974.aspx - http://swfa.com/Nikon-2-8x32-M223-Riflescope-Kit-P47974.aspx
http://swfa.com/Burris-Fullfield-TAC-30-Tactical-Rifle-Scopes-C1692.aspx - http://swfa.com/Burris-Fullfield-TAC-30-Tactical-Rifle-Scopes-C1692.aspx


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Posted By: jeremywwallace
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 07:38
What about the optisan mamba 3-9 is it worth the money it comes with eings caps and sunshade with illum.

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Hats off to you sir Fista Su Madre


Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 07:41
http://opticstalk.com/optisan-14x24-mamba_topic29849.html - http://opticstalk.com/optisan-14x24-mamba_topic29849.html

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 09:39
Here is my thoughts on BDCs they are normally only true on 1 power, and must be checked with your gun, and load.  I personally prefer to dial in shots.  Sometimes time doesn't allow but i can holdover if need be.  This is what I'd do if I where you.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P47326.aspx">SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope http://swfa.com/images/ss_mildot_popup.jpg"> http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P47326.aspx - SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical Riflescope
Stock # - SS6X42
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 30mm
  • Rear Focus
  • OK for .50 cal
  • 1/4 MOA
$299.95 
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This scope and then make yourself a label for the dials like a speed dial.  And if need be you can find out what distance the mil dots could be used as hold overs and you'd have the best of both worlds.  Its not illuminated but the reticle is dark enough it can be used in low light.


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Posted By: Alan Robertson
Date Posted: February/29/2012 at 16:49
Originally posted by jeremywwallace jeremywwallace wrote:

What about the optisan mamba 3-9 is it worth the money it comes with eings caps and sunshade with illum.
AFAIK, our host SWFA doesn't offer that model and there haven't been any reviews of it , here. If you can find a review, or better yet, look through one, then you can decide.

Kruger makes some great binoculars, but I don't know anything about their scopes. This model seems to meet all of your needs and lenses are fully multi- coated: http://swfa.com/Kruger-25-10x50-TacDriver-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P47254.aspx - http://swfa.com/Kruger-25-10x50-TacDriver-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P47254.aspx  

Some of the Hawke scopes have a great reputation. Here are some links: http://swfa.com/Hawke-Nite-Eye-Digi-IR-Riflescopes-C3492.aspx - http://swfa.com/Hawke-Nite-Eye-Digi-IR-Riflescopes-C3492.aspx  

http://swfa.com/Hawke-Nite-Eye-SR-Riflescopes-C1959.aspx - http://swfa.com/Hawke-Nite-Eye-SR-Riflescopes-C1959.aspx

or this Mueller: http://swfa.com/Mueller-3-10x44-Tac-II-Riflescope-P9137.aspx - http://swfa.com/Mueller-3-10x44-Tac-II-Riflescope-P9137.aspx


Here are some more Nikon's not previously linked- (non-illuminated): http://swfa.com/Nikon-P-223-Riflescopes-C4159.aspx - http://swfa.com/Nikon-P-223-Riflescopes-C4159.aspx  

I'm just showing you that there are many choices out there.  Click on the SWFA logo at top right of page and see what you can find.
The SWFA SS scope linked in prev. post is not illum, but you won't find better.


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