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What scope are you using on your AR? Do you have it set up for close range with a low power 1-4 illuminated scope or did you go with a scope for close range and long range?

I put a 3-9 SWFA on mine and now I am thinking maybe I should have gotten the 1-4 since I already have a long range 308 that bucks the wind better with heavier bullets for that purpose.

What direction did you go?

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Dan

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VXR Patrol 1-4. Great for up close and no issues hitting the steel coyote at 430 yards

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SWFA 1-4, great optic!


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I've a Nikon M223 2-8x (elevation dial so-calibrated) on a SA AR 223. Like it; glass is good and I've found the dial repeatable.

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Nikon 223 fixed 3 power. It works great.

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Leupold VX-3i 1.5-5x20mm- I like the compact tube, lightweight and smaller silhouette on the AR.

It's mainly used as a coyote rig.

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A few Weaver fixed 2.5x of various generations and a Leupold VXR Patrol. Unless it is setup for long range varminting or calling, I see no need for higher magnification.

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Redfield Revolution 3x9x40.

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I'm using an older Burris FF 2-7x35mm w/a #4 reticle on my rifle. It's used for punching paper, plinking, ringing steel out to 500 yards and thumping coyotes.

My Carbine is set up with an RDS.

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VX6 1-6 Firedot on one, 3-9 SS on another.

The 1-6 is better up close but the 3-9 is fun to play with on steel and it works well on critters.

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Redfield 3x9 accutrac, dial up to 600 yards. Old ass scope but sure works.

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Anything I use on a bolt gun. Why do you dislike the 3-9?

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I have a Bushnell Elite Tactical 2.5-16x42 on a bull barrel in 223 Wylde.

I have a Hawke Endurance 30 1.5-6x44 on a 450 Bushmaster.


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3-9×40mm. On an AR-15 .450BUSHMASTER


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Leup VX-2 2-7x33 w/LR duplex on my .450 Bushmaster


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I don't have an AR15....


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Originally Posted by gunut
I don't have an AR15....


And you call yourself "gunut"...





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My favorite and primary AR has a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4 w/ green triangle post reticle. It has both Tritium and fiberoptic illumination and is fast and easy to use from 400 yards. It has seen heavy use for about 4 years and seems to be indestructible. I like it a lot.


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