Trying to find a good scope for under 1K. Role would be for my new AR SPR-type semi-precision build, although I would want something that could be re-purposed in the future. 100-300 meter shooting mostly.

 

So far, I have been intrigued by this particular Meopta, anyone have comments on it or the company in general? Linky

 

I was also considering Leupold Mark IV's, but it seems the adjustable magnification models that I would want are in the $1400 price-range.

 

Trying to find the sweet spot between "suitable and will get the job done" to "lavishly amazing and expensive". I'm open to suggestions.

Dan:

 

No experience with Meopta's (starting to get into Shane territory), but the one drawback that I see with the linked scope, is that the parallax adjustment is on the objective lens. I think a side wheel parallax adjustment is more desirable on a tacti-cool rifle, especially if you intend to use flip-up lens covers. Small detail, but may make a diffrence to some (like me).

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

Wow , great point Bob. Thanks, I didn't even notice that. Side wheel is definitely a must have. I'm wondering if I'm going overboard here. I'm struggling with what to get, as I don't have much experience. The Millett LRS on my BA I think is very nice, but it is the only scope I have ever owned with those capabilities. Then I read stories on the intertubes on how if you compare looking through scopes like Millett, Konus to say a Leupold Mark 4, it is night and day. I can't imagine this, and for the most part the Millett/konus look to be great values for the money.

 

I'm now looking again at these under 1K scopes:

 

Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm

Nikon Tactical 2.5-10x44mm

Bushnell Elite Tactical ET4305 4.5-30x50mm (clearly better specs than the Leup and Nikon at the same pricepoint, what's the compromise?)