Help me choose new optics

[Radioflyer]

Equipment: Carbine CMMG 5.56
Application: Mostly used in run/gun scenarios and Home defense

I rarely shoot at outside of 100 yards and am more focused on quick target acquisition. I originally had a Primary Arms 3x compact scope but found that shooting while moving was difficult particularly on closer-range targets with the image bouncing.

I'm looking for a 1x or similar optic in the $200 range. I'd prefer a larger tube size for better field of view. Weight is not a major factor.

So far the closest thing i'm considering is the Bushnell 1xMP.

Any other thoughts or suggestions?

[bikencycle]

If you would like to double your budget the trijicon MRO will fit your need quite well.

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[yodasheet]

For that kind of range I would just go for a reflex style scope as that would be even faster for fast target acquisition at the range you are looking at. Also most of the decent tube style scopes tend to have some sort of magnification especially on the lower end of the price spectrum.

Here's 3 great reflex scopes that I think might suit your needs:

Burris 300234 Fastfire III (http://amzn.to/2gHBRdS) for $200.95
Sightmark Ultra Shot (http://amzn.to/2hN2piK) for $179.97
Vortex Venom Red Dot (http://amzn.to/2hDKJDe) for $229 which would be my pick out of the 3 if your budget can stretch an additional $29

If you really want a tube style scope though i would go for the Vortex Optics Sparc 2 (http://amzn.to/2hqGa1c) or the Vortex SPARC AR (http://amzn.to/2hUWc0a) which are probably the best options that you will get for your budget.

[JNG3]

Honestly even though it is outside of your budget, an Aimpoint ACO or Pro. $400 to $450. Serves all your needs. Want to go cheap? The Burris ARF3 will serve all your needs. Costs $279 to $300. It just won't be 'military grade' tough like the Aimpoint. More like 'duty grade' tough. The ARF3 comes with a riser and protective metal 'wings'. Ultradot Micro would be another great 'duty tough' option, but by the time you buy a riser it is nearly the cost of an Aimpoint ACO. Ultradots are great Japanese made red dots that are tough as nails and have great glass and a lifetime warranty. Problem is for AR15 shooters is that Ultradot caters to the pistol bullseye competition shooters and most Ultradots need some sort of a riser to work correctly on an AR and that raises the cost to where it makes no sense to buy an Ultradot over Aimpoint.

[GH41]

If you would like to double your budget the trijicon MRO will fit your need quite well.

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^^^What he said^^^ The Bushnell has an etched reticle. It will never be as fast as a real RDS.

[SomeOtherGuy]

Ultradot Micro would be another great 'duty tough' option, but by the time you buy a riser it is nearly the cost of an Aimpoint ACO. Ultradots are great Japanese made red dots that are tough as nails and have great glass and a lifetime warranty. Problem is for AR15 shooters is that Ultradot caters to the pistol bullseye competition shooters and most Ultradots need some sort of a riser to work correctly on an AR and that raises the cost to where it makes no sense to buy an Ultradot over Aimpoint.

Ultradots are good and under-appreciated. I used a basic Ultradot 30 in 2-gun competition for 2+ years without any issues, even when it got dropped or knocked on stuff. The mount height is an issue. Cheapest quality option I've seen is Warne ultra-high (AR height) rings, but those run in the $60-80 range and you start to approach Aimpoint prices for the overall setup, as noted. Though not as badly if you start with the $150 basic model (Ultradot 30 or Ultradot 25).

The Aimpoint Pro and ACO are very good options - among the lowest price that you won't outgrow. The QRP2 mount on the Pro is kinda iffy, but the ACO has a simple bolt-and-nut mount that should hold up fine. If you can afford one of those, it's a better choice. If not, I'd go with either a Vortex (Strikefire or SPARC) for the adequate quality, included AR height mount and great warranty, or the Ultradot for somewhat better quality but the cost of buying a separate mount.

[SomeOtherGuy]

I'm looking for a 1x or similar optic in the $200 range. I'd prefer a larger tube size for better field of view. Weight is not a major factor.

I just saw this "Raven" RDS today. I have no experience with it, but it looks like it is the type of thing you're looking for, at $229:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/16/optic-review-di-optical-rv1-red-dot-sight/