Looking for a scope for my first ar build. I was thinking 1-4 scope or 3--9x 40. What do you guys use, open to suggestions. Want to shoot 300 yards possible more. Trying to keep it around 200 bucks if possible. Thanks.

In that price range, the Nikon Prostaff 3-9 would be a good choice.  I can't think of a good 1-4 in that price range.  

 

The glass on the Nikon is ridiculously clear for the money.  I had one that came on a rifle and was very impressed.  

don't laugh but swfa has a deal on 1-4x optisan that has gotten really good reviews on arfcom and on snipershide for the pricepoint.  The glass is made in Japand and assembled in China.  People say the glass is as good as the nikon 1-4x and the scope is better than the millets and compares to the bushnell 1.4x. 

 

I have not seen one personally so I can't comment from a first hand experience but the reviews are very good and the guys at swfa chimed in snipershide basically saying for the price, it's a steal (that was before they offered the deal)

 

my other suggestion would be to watch EE on arfcom for a deal

don't laugh but swfa has a deal on 1-4x optisan that has gotten really good reviews on arfcom and on snipershide for the pricepoint.  The glass is made in Japand and assembled in China.  People say the glass is as good as the nikon 1-4x and the scope is better than the millets and compares to the bushnell 1.4x. 

 

I have not seen one personally so I can't comment from a first hand experience but the reviews are very good and the guys at swfa chimed in snipershide basically saying for the price, it's a steal (that was before they offered the deal)

 

my other suggestion would be to watch EE on arfcom for a deal

 

Can't comment on the scope as I haven't read about it but I will second watching the EE for deals.  I picked up 2 ACOG's there for a steal in the last 6 weeks.  Have gotten probably a dozen deals there in the past year saving me major $$.  

How about m223 and p223 specifically made for an Ar, right?

Anybody else can elaborate on that?

I'm not familiar with them, I just read the reviews and looked at vids

I would go with Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 scope for that price range.  You can't beat vortex warranty, and still have money left over.

I have a nikon 223. No complaints. Very very crystal clear the scope is no better than the shooter

For that type of shooting would you prefer a 2.5-10 or 4-12. The P223 in 4-12 looks good and has solid reviews. I've been eyeing a Prostaff 5 or Monarch 3 in 2.5-10 but haven't seen any reviews on them. For $200 the P223 is enticing, not sure what differentiates the P223 from the Prostaff line, I had read in the past they were essentially the same, just a .223 specific BDC. And the M223 the monarch version

Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess like anything else if I go up in price more to choose from.

Can't comment on the scope as I haven't read about it but I will second watching the EE for deals.  I picked up 2 ACOG's there for a steal in the last 6 weeks.  Have gotten probably a dozen deals there in the past year saving me major $$.  

+ 1 zillion

 

dl75....spot on regarding Vortex.....

All for the P223 -- for the cost and quality it's hard to beat. Also, I think you just missed it but optics planet had the 4-9X P223 for $149 with free shipping -- it aint what you need for magnification, but I am getting rid of my P223 3X, message me if you're interested.

What type of magnification would be most optimal for those 200-300yd shots?