Hi, brand spanking new member. I need help choosing a scope to put on an AR 15. It will be used for plinking/target shooting in the desert (100-400 yds) and possibly coyote hunting. I'm pretty sure I'm interested in a mid range around 3-9 magnification. I have around $500 to spend. I've researched a lot and the following options are what I have come up with:
Weaver Grand Slam Tactical 3-10x40 $300.00
Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 (plex reticle) $340.00 (Sample)
Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x40 $358.00
Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 BDC (30mm) $370.00
The prices are the best I've found for them and the Zeiss is a sample. Suggestions? I'm leaning toward the top three. From what I can tell they are all pretty good choices. Any option stand out? I don't have a lot of scope experience so I want to make sure I make a good choice.
I also should mention I was thinking of pairing this scope with a Bushnell TRS 25 red dot sight.
Weaver Grand Slam Tactical 3-10x40 $300.00
Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 (plex reticle) $340.00 (Sample)
Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x40 $358.00
Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 BDC (30mm) $370.00
The prices are the best I've found for them and the Zeiss is a sample. Suggestions? I'm leaning toward the top three. From what I can tell they are all pretty good choices. Any option stand out? I don't have a lot of scope experience so I want to make sure I make a good choice.
I also should mention I was thinking of pairing this scope with a Bushnell TRS 25 red dot sight.