I'm building my first AR styled rifle.  Since the thread isn't getting a ton of play from a lot of folks I figured I would post here looking for opinions on the optic.

 

Rifle will be in 300Blk.  It will be used at the range, mostly, but I am hoping to hunt it.  If absolutely necessary I will push it into a HD role.  Pistols are actually better in my tiny little house, but I digress...

 

I am looking at the two optics listed but am open to suggestions.  Thanks in advance.

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx-r-1-25-4x20-matte-rifle-scope.html?gclid=COq7haqZqLsCFeHm7AodWAcAgg&ef_id=UqeKaQAABJOJTLok:20131211124359:s

 

I am looking at the "base" model Leupy.

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-1-4x24-fullfield-tac30-illum-ballistic-cq-5-56-riflescope.html

 

I am looking at the combo with the riser, not the red dot.

 

C

 

 

I have the Burris and dislike the reticle. It is too busy and obscures the target at long distances.

I shot a couple of rounds using Leupold that you listed and if I can do it over, I would get the Leupold. The reticle is much much better, and the dot is bright.

Money not being an option, I would get a 1x6.  Bushnell, Leupold, Vortex, and several other manufacturers make decent scopes.

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx-6-1-6x24mm-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-matte-black-illuminated-reticle.html

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-razor-hd-gen-ii-1-6x24mm-rifle-scope-w-jm-1-bdc-reticle.html

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-elite-tactical-1-6-5x24mm-rifle-scope.html

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-1-8-5x24mm-smrs-elite-tactical-34mm-tube-riflescope.html

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/swarovski-z6i-1-6x24-illuminated-riflescope-ee-cd-reticle.html

 

http://www.opticsplanet.com/kahles-k16i-1-6x24-riflescope.html

 

And a cheaper alternative;

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-Reticle-p/pa1-6xrbd.htm

And a cheaper alternative;

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-Reticle-p/pa1-6xrbd.htm

 

Primary Arms has a .300blk version of thier 1-6 coming out "early next year" https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-7-62X39-300AAC-R-p/pa1-6xakser.htm

Nikon has one that is very nice.  P-300 BLK 2-7x32 BDC

Nikon has one that is very nice.  P-300 BLK 2-7x32 BDC

Does that have an illuminated dot?  I'm interested in that for low light conditions and getting on target faster.

 

C

Look into Vortex optics. Great products , i run one on my  AR30-308. I love vortex scopes. Great value for your $$$

They come illuminated

How bout an Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24?  Awesome awesome optics.... illuminated with fiber optic and tritium so the reticle will not need batteries to glow.

 

And Trijicon are battle tested combat optics, straight up.  Designed for people who get shot at for a living, the thing will last come white walkers or Borg invaders.

How bout an Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24? Awesome awesome optics.... illuminated with fiber optic and tritium so the reticle will not need batteries to glow.

 

And Trijicon are battle tested combat optics, straight up. Designed for people who get shot at for a living, the thing will last come white walkers or Borg invaders.

Do you even have one?? The glass is great but not the best or even worth the money they ask! Ask any true riflescope addict.

Yeah I had one and also one of those Glock .380's that are readily available in the USA (according to you)...  Oh wait....

How bout an Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24?  Awesome awesome optics.... illuminated with fiber optic and tritium so the reticle will not need batteries to glow.

 

And Trijicon are battle tested combat optics, straight up.  Designed for people who get shot at for a living, the thing will last come white walkers or Borg invaders.

A bit out of my comfort zone, price wise.  Thanks for the recommendation.

 

Look into Vortex optics. Great products , i run one on my  AR30-308. I love vortex scopes. Great value for your $$$

They come illuminated

Will do, thanks.

Topher I agree they are not cheap.

 

I was pretty lucky I got a great deal on a early model the "1.25-4x24" AccuPoint, I want to say maybe summer of 2010?  I got a great deal and loved it and it was awesome ... however pure overkill for my S&W M&P 15-22 but I knew it would be overkill, I didn't care, I wanted it anyway and I got a good enough deal it didn't matter.

 

When Christmas passed in 2010, MidwayUSA had an absolutely ridiculous sale on the Aimpoint Micro R-1.  Closeout, one time only deal, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  By selling the Trij I could buy TWO Aimpoint Micros which allowed me to put an Aimpoint Micro on my 15-22 *and* my shotgun.  Could not say no.

 

One thing I will say is they have soared in price as all things Trijicon have.  They have clearly adopted the HK type of pricing, maybe not "Because F you, that's why" but still, their prices are pretty much in the soaring sky.  But in my humble opinion they are worth it, the few Trijicon products I have owned (and continue to use Trijicon night sights on my Glock for example) and the ones I've had the pleasure to shoot on government and friend own weapons, always have impressed me absolutely.  But you pay for it and there are plenty of high quality optics on the market to choose from.

Yeah I had one and also one of those Glock .380's that are readily available in the USA (according to you)... Oh wait....

Lol all I think you "got" is a buncha long ass winded stories!

I have an ACOG TA11 and the clarity really impresses me, but I don't claim to be an expert.  I'm not sure if the Accupoint has the same level of glass quality however.