Trying to cut weight on an AR15, 223 build for hunting. Thinking a 1-6 or 1-8x scope. Would really like to keep it under $600, maybe closer to $400. Been looking at a few Athlons, what do you all suggest?
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More info hoss. Are you looking for a primarily 1x optic with the option of magnification or is it a 6/8x first with 1x if needed? What do you consider light? Red dot guys think anything over 16oz is a pig while people like me just assume an LPVO will be 23oz and anything lighter is a bonus. How important is illumination brightness to you, because that'll really affect the viability of your budget.
For hunting coyotes I wouldn't recommend an lpvo tbh.
This pushes your budget but I think it would be quite a bit better.
SAVE12 gets you 12% off atm.
2.5-10x44, 22oz
https://www.primaryarms.com/glx-2.5-10x44-ffp-rifle-scope-acss-raptor-m2-5.56-reticle
I also think the primary arms lpvo's are pretty good but they eye box on that 2.5-10 will be significantly better.
This pushes your budget but I think it would be quite a bit better.
SAVE12 gets you 12% off atm.
2.5-10x44, 22oz
https://www.primaryarms.com/glx-2.5-10x44-ffp-rifle-scope-acss-raptor-m2-5.56-reticle
I also think the primary arms lpvo's are pretty good but they eye box on that 2.5-10 will be significantly better.
burris mtac or rt6 will get you a true 1x with a great eyebox. I think the rt6 is the lightest of the lpvo. punches way way above the pricepoint.
I use these for pig hunting and both work great
TTT, I was hoping to stay in the range of 1-6 or 8 Power, maybe even a 10X. 23 oz or lighter is better, IMO. Not too concerned with Illum brightness as long as I can see the retical without Illumination. In the low light times low power Illum will work. Won't use for night hunting.
1-6x is optimal due to eye relief, eyebox and clarity/fov and light transmission given the small objective. think about looking through a 4x acog that looks more clear 'closer' vs a se 1-8 etc.
The PST is a great scope from 0-300 yards. Beyond that the reticle really lets it down. I've had mine 3 times that far but it's a shitshow unless you're dialing, which is also not its strong suit.
agree, I actually sold the two I had after trying the rt6 and now I use those. If I'm going up in price, then credo to razor. Nothing else compares pound for pound in the ring along those lines imho
SWFA 3-9 is a cheaper option that has adequate glass and not too heavy. I recently looked at several of the cheaper 1-X scopes and got the primary arms for a plinker rifle. They are all made in china except the burris which is marked phillipines.
Agreed. If the illumination is as bright as they claim I'll probably end up with one. Reticle is way better than the PST.
Haven't seen those yet.
I have a Delta Stryker 1-6 and the illumination is daylight bright. Its also made in Japan. I've seen a few on the used market in your price range. 
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