Opinions on scope/mount for AR

[savin yours]

16' 223 RRA, not looking for any long range stuff, maybe out to 200yds. Looking to spend about $500. Most shooting will be sub 100yds, so I don't need anything strong. How is the Bushnell M-223? Thanks

[kumathebear]

Scopes are very personal, so I'm not going to address this except I like Nikon.

For the mount, we have converted ALL our AR mounts to this..Leopold designed for AR's and will do a great job up to 50mm bell. Some make the mistake of not having their scope to a easy eye relief and height which can reduce accuracy. I even have a buddy that the bell of his scope is touching the pic rail on his AR and he swears it's not a problem? Sorry, but that is always a NO NO with scope mounting.

Here is the Amazon model # and I swear it's sturdy and fit's the bill particularly for any AR mount. This is for a 1" up to 50MM

Leupold 110290 Mark 2 IMS 1"

[savin yours]

Thanks. I think I made a mistake, isn't the M-223 made by Nikon and not bushnell?


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[Bish]

I have a Vortex, and think they are great, have a 3x9x40 with lighted center dot and it is awesome!!

God Bless
Bish

[cajuntec]

On my AR's / LR's, I have a Nikon P-223 3-9x40, a Nikon P300 2-7x32, a Nikon 4-12x40 Mildot, and a Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x32 Side Focus. All of them are mounted in Burris P.E.P.R. mounts. I like the Diamondback HP Side Focus the best out of all of them.

All the best,
Glenn

[Horitexan]

On my AR's / LR's, I have a Nikon P-223 3-9x40, a Nikon P300 2-7x32, a Nikon 4-12x40 Mildot, and a Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x32 Side Focus. All of them are mounted in Burris P.E.P.R. mounts. I like the Diamondback HP Side Focus the best out of all of them.

All the best,
Glenn

^^Solid advice^^ for the type of shooting you're doing.


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[rosco11]

I'll give another shout to the SWFA SS line up, they have multiple magnification at different price points. Great scopes! I use the Aero Precision ultralight mounts for all of my ARs. I recently switched to Leupold VX-R scopes but some of those plus mount might be at the top end of your preferred budget

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[WTJim]

I like the Nikon M223 for a 1" tube mount or the Aero Precision, both are very light weight. I have a Warne 30mm and a Vortex 30mm mounts. I like the Warne better than Vortex, it is lighter and just as sturdy. If you want bomb proof get the Vortex, it is built like a tank. You should really keep it a 1 piece mount, minimal, if any lapping, easy to add or remove. If you want high end removeable without any needing to rezero any Larue mount will do for that. I have a Larue for my Trijicon MRO and have never needed to rezero between taking it on and off.

[savin yours]

Any experience with the Vortex strike eagle 1-6?


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[Mike D]

Any experience with the Vortex strike eagle 1-6?


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The one I had was terrible. Horrible fish eye at 1-2X and very fuzzy. I bought a Primary arms 1-8 for $379 and it was noticeably better.


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[adam_p]

The one I had was terrible. Horrible fish eye at 1-2X and very fuzzy. I bought a Primary arms 1-8 for $379 and it was noticeably better.


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I shot one the other day and it seemed fine. I have 2 buddies that have them and they really like them. I wonder if yours was defective.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Primary arms scopes.

[Jeremy7306]

Any experience with the Vortex strike eagle 1-6?


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I like mine. No fisheye and good glass for me. I use an American Defense recon QD mount. Holds the scope great but I think it's heavier than some others.


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[Maxlab]

On mine I have ADM mount and a VX R Patrol on it.

[savin yours]

I'm thinking Vortex Viper PST 1-4 on a Burris PEPR.


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[sir shovelhands]

I'm thinking Vortex Viper PST 1-4 on a Burris PEPR.


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I have a 1-4 viper PST mounted on a PEPR (sold by SWFA, labelled SSALT) with a throwlever that I no longer need (replaced with a 1-8 accupower). I'll make you a deal on it if you're interested.