Competition-Ready Rifle Scope for Training & Matches

[JamesHLde]

Hey everyone,

I’m currently training for an upcoming shooting competition and looking to upgrade my optics setup. I’d really appreciate any scope recommendations that have worked well for you in similar scenarios. Here's what I'm looking for:

• Use case: Primarily for competition and regular training. Focus on medium to long-range precision shooting.
• Platform: AR-15 with a Picatinny rail
• Shooting distance: Mostly 100–300 meters, occasionally pushing out to 400m
• Magnification preference: LPVO (1-6x or 1-8x), preferably FFP for better holdovers
• Turrets: Prefer finger-adjustable windage/elevation with zero reset
• Budget: Around $300–$700, but willing to stretch a bit for something truly worth it
• Optical quality: Needs to have good glass clarity, wide field of view, reliable reticle
• Other preferences: Lightweight if possible, solid build, shockproof and fog-resistant
• Brands I'm considering: Vortex Strike Eagle, Primary Arms, Gunnr Odin LPVO — open to others!

If you've used something that performs well in dynamic competition environments or intense range sessions, I'd love to hear about it. Bonus points for pics and mount/red dot combo suggestions too.


Thanks in advance!

 

[ironhiide]

https://athlonoptics.com/product/ares-etr-gen2-uhd-1-10x24-atmr3-ffp-ir-mil/

A little over budget at $850-900, but the first gen is $200 cheaper. A great budget entry for Quantified Performance GP class.