Which Scope?

[ozarkhillbilly]

First post here, but I have found a lot of good info from this site and I am hoping I can get some more.

I am going to buy a scope and LaRue mount from LaRue for my AR-15. I have it narrowed down to three scopes but my knowledge of optics is a little limited so I am asking for thoughts on the matter.

Trijicon 1.25-4X24 AccuPoint

Burris XTR Tactical Rifle Scope 1X4-24mm

Leupold Mark 4 1-3x14mm CQ/T

[rat31465]

I don't have a response for your scope question...just wanted to say hello from another Ozark Hillbilly. I was born in Gainesville which is the county seat for Ozark County and raised around Theodosia.
Welcome to the Forum...

[ccoker]

what is the primary role of the gun?

[CCK]

Two questions

1. Primary role?

2. Why stuck on Larue? Why not find the scope first and the best mount for it later?


I guess that was three.


Chris

[benthughes]

I have a Burris XTR 1-4 with fastfire red dot. Great scope and an awesome reticle. The horseshoe isn't the greatest for precision shooting but it's great for quick acquisition at a distance and pretty quick up close. The clarity is just about as good as my ACOG or my friends Nightforce ( 1-4x). Good eye relief and the illumination is visible in daylight. The fastfire red dot isn't terribly useful considering the scope is very clear at 1x.

What I don't like. The scope is pretty long compared to other 1-4x. Despite that it's not too heavy at 17oz. without the fastfire. Adjustments for elevation and windage have a faint 'click' when adjusting. It's there but it can be easy to over adjust. Not a big deal.

All in all I like it better than the Nightforce due to the price and awesome reticle. Again, I think it's a little big but not too bad.

The Trijicon Accupoints are very nice. I'd also highly recommend the triangle reticle 1-4x.

[ozarkhillbilly]

rat31465
Thanks, I am from Stone county not far from you.

CCK
1. The primary use is just a fun gun, zombies. I already have a AR with a Eotech and have decided that optics are needed as I get older.

2. LaRue builds good stuff and if you buy a package from them you save money. They have three of the four scopes I was looking at so why not.

benthughes
Thanks for the info

[jsbcody]

The Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24 30mm Riflescope, German #4 Crosshair will probably be my next purchase after I set up my DDM4 (this one will be my KISS and Light rifle). You might want to look at this one, it is also listed on Larue's site:

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=325

[ozarkhillbilly]

Next question, Does anybody know how long a Trijicon is warranty for or how long the tritium will last?

[rat31465]

rat31465
Thanks, I am from Stone county not far from you.

I have relatives in both Crane and McCords Bend area...the wife and I fish some down around Horse Creek Church and over in the Bend.
Nice to meet you.

[ozarkhillbilly]

I have relatives in both Crane and McCords Bend area...the wife and I fish some down around Horse Creek Church and over in the Bend.
Nice to meet you.

It's good to meet you. There is a good chance I know your relatives in Crane, its a small world.