Help a noob with optics

[TAZ]

I would think that your first step should be to get a good handle on what you really want to do with the rifle. Plinking is pretty generic and can mean different things to different people.

A 1-4 would be a safe option for the 16" unless you are looking to shoot tiny groups. If you are looking for that kind of plinking then you will want some higher magnification and finer reticle.

Trijicon 1-4's are great but tend to run in the $700+ range new. Add a $200 mount and you're at your limit. While they have very good glass I have found their reticle and adjustment choices to be limited. Again my definition of plinking is different since I have access to 1000yds range (not that I use a 1-4 at that range) and like to have reticles and turrets that allow for something other than Kentucky windage even in a 1-4 scope. To me the Vortex and SWFA Super Sniper 1-4's offer more options on how they can be used.

[ejewels]

I would think that your first step should be to get a good handle on what you really want to do with the rifle. Plinking is pretty generic and can mean different things to different people.

I only have access to a 200 yard range, mostly 100 at most. So I dont need high precision, just want something with some magnification as my eyesight far out sucks. This will be for fun and shooting paper, but a nice to have for the occassional hunt or SHTF. I generally shoot XM-193 5.56, if that helps.

[ejewels]

Anyone?

I have one last question, then I'll shut up

If I were to get the 1.5x4 leopold Mark AR, would I want a LaRue SPR or SPE (extended) for my Colt? I am in a ban state, so my stock is a Magpul MOE pinned at the second notch in from the furthest out position.

[BrigandTwoFour]

I believe the Larue SPR-E was made for the Trijicon TR21, since it had much longer eye relief. You would probably be fine with the regular SPR.

[MTechnik]

Anyone?

I have one last question, then I'll shut up

If I were to get the 1.5x4 leopold Mark AR, would I want a LaRue SPR or SPE (extended) for my Colt? I am in a ban state, so my stock is a Magpul MOE pinned at the second notch in from the furthest out position.

Make sure you understand how 1.5x and 1x work up close, if you plan to do any close shooting. If it is all from a bench, without quick target transition, it won't matter much.

[Cincinnatus]

Is this the scope you're talking about?
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=582858

Yes it is.

[Cincinnatus]

Anyone?

I have one last question, then I'll shut up

If I were to get the 1.5x4 leopold Mark AR, would I want a LaRue SPR or SPE (extended) for my Colt? I am in a ban state, so my stock is a Magpul MOE pinned at the second notch in from the furthest out position.

If this is just for "plinking" again, depending on what you mean by that, then you might not need to get as pricey as the Larue mount. The Burris P.E.P.R. is suitable for a low-end mount that is, while cheap, not so cheap as to be crap.