I have been looking at scopes until I am about to go crazy. Here are a few of the models I am considering so if anyone has some detailed info on comparing them please chime in
All IORs would be illuminated
IOR 4x15x50
IOR 2x12x36
IOR 3x18x42
Then from Leupold I like the 3.5x10x50 LRT Still deciding on M1 or M3 turrets.
And also their 4.5x14x50 Both of these I would opt for illuminated.
I also looked at a Weaver 3x15x50 Tactical in person and I thought it looked pretty nice and for under $700. Weaver claims that all of their glass internal and external is fully multicoated and it is a FFP reticule
Then finally I am also considering the Bushnell 4200 Tactical 5x15x40 and the Bushnell 6500 2.5x16. both of these are under $800-900 I think
So one question I have is reliability as I keep reading some problems with IOR on occasion. Everyone loves the glass then I hear stuff like the eye piece falls off or something of the sorts. They seem to fix everything but I have to ask.
I was also looking at a Nightforce 3.5x15x50 but ruled it out mainly due to weight as it is over 30-31 ounces plus it is at the top of my price range.
It will be mounted on a AR flattop in 6.8 with an 18" natch barrel, billet receivers etc so its a pretty nice rifle. Most of my shooting will be 100-200 yards on paper and plates at 200-400 yards.
So from that list above can you point out anything to me as to which I should choose?
Glass comparisons?
Rugged build?
Turret/reticule usage and functionality?
Use and feel of focus adjustments and turret and magnification knobs.
All IORs would be illuminated
IOR 4x15x50
IOR 2x12x36
IOR 3x18x42
Then from Leupold I like the 3.5x10x50 LRT Still deciding on M1 or M3 turrets.
And also their 4.5x14x50 Both of these I would opt for illuminated.
I also looked at a Weaver 3x15x50 Tactical in person and I thought it looked pretty nice and for under $700. Weaver claims that all of their glass internal and external is fully multicoated and it is a FFP reticule
Then finally I am also considering the Bushnell 4200 Tactical 5x15x40 and the Bushnell 6500 2.5x16. both of these are under $800-900 I think
So one question I have is reliability as I keep reading some problems with IOR on occasion. Everyone loves the glass then I hear stuff like the eye piece falls off or something of the sorts. They seem to fix everything but I have to ask.
I was also looking at a Nightforce 3.5x15x50 but ruled it out mainly due to weight as it is over 30-31 ounces plus it is at the top of my price range.
It will be mounted on a AR flattop in 6.8 with an 18" natch barrel, billet receivers etc so its a pretty nice rifle. Most of my shooting will be 100-200 yards on paper and plates at 200-400 yards.
So from that list above can you point out anything to me as to which I should choose?
Glass comparisons?
Rugged build?
Turret/reticule usage and functionality?
Use and feel of focus adjustments and turret and magnification knobs.