Variable zoom (1-4x) for 5.56 AR?

[Wolfgang5320]

Looking to replace my red dot (it's going in the S&W 15-22) with a variable zoom scope that's good quality but not in the ACOG range. Best of both worlds for around $400?

[ryr8828]

You can get a leatherwood cmr 1-4x24 or a burris tac30 1-4x24 for around $300.

Read up on the leatherwood
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/725...-reticle-matte

I have an extra one sitting here, if you decide you want one then pm me.

[Wolfgang5320]

Thanks for the info! Only hesitation with the Leatherwood... Is it "true 1x" or would I need an additional red-dot?

[SigSlave]

The Nikon 1-4 with Bullet Drop Reticle is reasonably priced at 269 on Midway's website. Buy a Burris mount for it and you are under 400.

I like mine. The reticle has holdovers built in so all you have to do is zero at 100 yards and just use the hash marks for 200-600 yards if using 55gr .223. Point of impact will change with different ammo but I don't have any issues hitting steel at 300+ yards. I have only had 1 opportunity to try it at 500 yards but it was very windy that day. I didn't do so well.

It is a pretty decent scope though.

[TehLlama]

The Nikon is the best you're going to get under that price with an AR capable mount. I'd still look heavily at the SWFA and Vortex PST options in the same zoom range - a bit more expensive, but they're better optics.

[Wolfgang5320]

The Nikon is the best you're going to get under that price with an AR capable mount. I'd still look heavily at the SWFA and Vortex PST options in the same zoom range - a bit more expensive, but they're better optics.

Damn... Now Im looking at the Vortex PST. I've decided I'm not getting enough back from tax refund. I'm going to ask for more. Sounds reasonable to me....

[gashooter]

Damn... Now Im looking at the Vortex PST. I've decided I'm not getting enough back from tax refund. I'm going to ask for more. Sounds reasonable to me....

You will really be pleased with this optic. My range partner has one and I hope he "leaves it my house" When he gets deployed next time!

[SeriousStudent]

OP: Did you look at the very first sticky in this Optics subforum?

It's called "1-4 variable optic options". It has 713 posts, some as recent as three days ago. It was started in 2006, so it's likely got an answer for you.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=104

[Shooter07]

For slightly more than 400 you can get a Vortex PST 1-4x optic. They are definitely a notch better in terms of overall quality than the ones listed above and they won't break the bank on you. I've used one on my SBR and was pleased for the value given it's a sub $500 scope.

[Alaskapopo]

Looking to replace my red dot (it's going in the S&W 15-22) with a variable zoom scope that's good quality but not in the ACOG range. Best of both worlds for around $400?

The Burris MTAC is the best in that price range.
Pat