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

[olds442tyguy]

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

Have you had the chance to shoot with a Leupold VXR? Reason I'm asking is I'm considering one and I've read the VXR is significantly better than the Burris.

[Alaskapopo]

Have you had the chance to shoot with a Leupold VXR? Reason I'm asking is I'm considering one and I've read the VXR is significantly better than the Burris.

No I have not sorry. Will have to take a look at one some time. How is the illumination and reticle?
pat

[olds442tyguy]

No I have not sorry. Will have to take a look at one some time. How is the illumination and reticle?
pat

Red dot bright reticle. I'm actually looking at the Pig Plex model for the thicker crosshairs. I figure they'll make the circle dot easy enough to pick up both eyes open without illumination. I just can't find one locally to verify and no one seems to choose them over the standard thinner circle dot for unknown reasons.

[.46caliber]

Have you had the chance to shoot with a Leupold VXR? Reason I'm asking is I'm considering one and I've read the VXR is significantly better than the Burris.

I guess it depends on what you're looking for in the scope. I haven't shot either yet, I have been researching 1x-4x in this price range quite a bit.

Both the Burris MTAC and Leupold VXR have illuminated reticles and my research has indicated they illuminate pretty well even in relatively bright daytime. The Burris has a ranging reticle supposedly built around the 5.56. It's not my favorite reticle design I've seen on 1-4xs, but I do want a ranging reticle.

The Burris offers a 24mm objective whereas the Leupold VXR is 20mm. The Burris offers a wider field of view, 100 ft at 100yds on 1x where the Leupold is 75 ft. at the same. They are pretty close on eye relief.

I keep leaning toward the Burris because it most closely fits the bill that I have for my optic needs. Please let me know your feedback if you pull the trigger on one soon and put some rounds down range. Paper specs and internet chatter only go so far. There are a lot of options in this category, and even in this price range, sometimes my head spins.

Vortex also has an offering in this price range, ~$500 and under. Both in capped turret, and uncapped models with a couple different reticles.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/...capped-turrets

[purehavoc]

I have the Nikon Monarch Africa 1-4 , This is a true 1X , crystal clean and built like a tank . It sits back further on the gun than in this picture but its the only pic I have of it on the gun