Need advise on scopes.

[MR_X]

Hi. I'm new here and I about order my new AR. I decided to go with a Saber Defense XR15A3 Comp with 18" barrel. Now I want to buy a scope for it. I'm going to use it mostly for target practice for around 200-300 yards with some indoor ranger time. I was looking at an ATN 2-6x40 illuminated scope simply because it does offer good magnification for what I think will be useful. It also happens to be way under my $700 budget. I would like to see what else you guys recommend. I would like to stay away from the used market. looking forward to your inputs.

Thanks
Rick

[MR_X]

Did some more research. Got a few other options.

1. Millett DMS-1
2. ATN Tac rifle scope
3. IOR 3x25 tactical

opinions please

[mpardun]

I love my Swaro z6i, but for 1/3 the money, the ME/T is one helluva scope.

Also like Nightforce 1-4x

[IrishDevil]

I've handled a few ATN scopes and was not impressed at all, pretty crappy IMO. Haven't handled the Millet mentioned, but wasn't impressed with what I have seen, seemed cheap IMO. I own an IOR scope and have to say I like it, is it the best, no. At $700, you have plenty of quality scopes to pick from, Leupold comes to mind as probably the best in that price range. Again just my opinion, worth 2 cents less than you paid for it.

[MR_X]

So I guess Leupold it is. Now I need to read on them to see which one.

[Robb Jensen]

Hi. I'm new here and I about order my new AR. I decided to go with a Saber Defense XR15A3 Comp with 18" barrel. Now I want to buy a scope for it. I'm going to use it mostly for target practice for around 200-300 yards with some indoor ranger time. I was looking at an ATN 2-6x40 illuminated scope simply because it does offer good magnification for what I think will be useful. It also happens to be way under my $700 budget. I would like to see what else you guys recommend. I would like to stay away from the used market. looking forward to your inputs.

Thanks
Rick

Around $700 and under I'd be looking at MeOpta (http://www.swfa.com/pc-9143-1134-meopta-1-4x22-meostar-r1-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx), Leupold (http://www.swfa.com/pc-5450-307-leupold-15-5x20-vx-iii-30mm-riflescope.aspx) , Trijicon (http://www.swfa.com/pc-4424-227-trijicon-125-4x24-accu-point-rifle-scope.aspx) and Zeiss (http://www.swfa.com/pc-6713-259-zeiss-18-55x38-conquest-rifle-scope.aspx). Buy good, buy once.

[MR_X]

Around $700 and under I'd be looking at MeOpta (http://www.swfa.com/pc-9143-1134-meopta-1-4x22-meostar-r1-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx), Leupold (http://www.swfa.com/pc-5450-307-leupold-15-5x20-vx-iii-30mm-riflescope.aspx) , Trijicon (http://www.swfa.com/pc-4424-227-trijicon-125-4x24-accu-point-rifle-scope.aspx) and Zeiss (http://www.swfa.com/pc-6713-259-zeiss-18-55x38-conquest-rifle-scope.aspx). Buy good, buy once.

Thanks. I like the Leupold and the Zeiss. Now I need a mount to go with either.

[novashooter]

I have a Leupold VX III 1.5 - 5 with an illuminated mil dot reticle in a Larue mount and I love it.

I zeroed it 11 months ago and have since put about 7,000 rounds through it with no problems. This rifle has been in a ton of trunks of cars and on a lot of airplanes and has not lost the zero!!!!

I second what Rob says. I took his advise and spent the money the first time so I wouldnt have to spend more. I know Leupold offers a life time warranty and they give a great discount to LE.

Jayson