Options/Advice needed for a precision AR, ideally from 25-600 yrds (Noob shooter)
Platform: .223 Wylde Barrel 18.5” (on a POF Renegade + SPR AR platform).
Intended use: Target shooting and plinking from standing position (25 – 100yards) and bench shooting out to 600 yards. Unlikely I would shoot farther than that as I am A NEW shooter, but the range I will go to does have a 1000 yard!! No hunting or competition anything. Bright Daylight only.
Price range: Under $1300 but ideally under $1K. Rifle was $1900.
All that said, my “enthusiast” friend simple stated to go with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x FFP MRAD. I looked at it, and was great except it seemed super heavy (for examle, compared to the Leapold VX5HD (about the same price). Not opposed to it, but wondering other options here!!!
As I said above, I also want to shoot up close so would the 3x magnification hinder that? He suggested offset irons, an offset red dot or getting 2 optics each with a QD mount. But that seems $$$$. I also was looking at a 1x6 24 optics. BUT I am not sure if I can practically shoot to 600 yards with this, as I am new to it all.
IN short: Need options/suggestions based on above uses. Much appreciated!
