I've been beating myself up on this decision for some time. I have an Eotech that goes between my slug gun and my AR (only part of that that stinks is the Eotech takes up too much space on the receiver to allow space for my brass catcher to work properly. If your're curious, this is what I use when practicing and brass is a rare commodity:
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...6-brass-savr-brass-catcher-prod1541.aspxThe other day I for some reason found Leupold's solutions rather appealing.. Not only do I want some magnification, but a scope on the rings, allows the brass catching mount to fit in between the scope rings. However I don't understand what the extra money is necessarily buying you. Leupy makes so many darn models it is somewhat confusing. I have it between the following models, just wondered what your opinions are versus the three, and what if any clarification could be provided as to what model is better and why?
Purpose: Coyote hunting, target practice, close range varmints, general recreation (maybe 3-gun etc). I'm set on the magnification level I think, obviously different zooms are better for different things. It would be nice if I could dual purpose this if I wanted to, on my slug gun/ turkey gun/ hog gun whatever.
1.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/mark-ar-riflescopes/mark-ar-mod-1-1-5-4x20mm/ Illuminated (this one is meant for .223 ballistics supposedly. which is great until I use it on a different gun or something.)
2.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/hog-riflescopes/vx-r-hog-1-25-4x20mm-30mm/ This one costs more, but I see no apparent reason why on their website. I'm no expert however.
3.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/vx-r-riflescopes/vx-r-1-25-4x20mm-includes-metric/ This is close to #2 in price, but again I don't see what makes the scope different substantially from #1 and #2.
What say you?
