I'm turning to the collective wisdom of INGO to aid in my choice of an optic for my 5.56 AR. I'm very heavily leaning toward a Burris XTR-II scope because of the huge discount that Burris offers to certified instructors (50% off list price). If anyone knows of other scope manufacturers with similar offerings who give instructor discounts please let me know.
I like low power variable scopes so I've narrowed my choice to one of the following setups:
1. A 1-5x scope in an AD-RECON mount (XTR II? Riflescope 1-5x24mm | Burris Optics)
2. A 1-5X combo with a Fastfire III (Combos, kits and Bundles | Burris Optics, bottom of the page)
3. A 1-8X scope in an AD-RECON mount (XTR II? Riflescope 1-8x24 | Burris Optics)
The first two are effectively the same price since #2 includes a mount (although not QD), while the 1-8X setup is about $60 more (I already have a mount). This is my SHTF rifle so it'll be used for target practice, training, and maybe some competition if I ever get the opportunity. My current favorite is the 1-8X because my eyes aren't getting any younger. However most of my shooting will be 100 yards or less, and at this point I can't imagine having an opportunity to reach beyond 300 yards, so I'm wondering if maybe that extra 3X is a waste.
What would be your choice from these 3 setups?
I like low power variable scopes so I've narrowed my choice to one of the following setups:
1. A 1-5x scope in an AD-RECON mount (XTR II? Riflescope 1-5x24mm | Burris Optics)
2. A 1-5X combo with a Fastfire III (Combos, kits and Bundles | Burris Optics, bottom of the page)
3. A 1-8X scope in an AD-RECON mount (XTR II? Riflescope 1-8x24 | Burris Optics)
The first two are effectively the same price since #2 includes a mount (although not QD), while the 1-8X setup is about $60 more (I already have a mount). This is my SHTF rifle so it'll be used for target practice, training, and maybe some competition if I ever get the opportunity. My current favorite is the 1-8X because my eyes aren't getting any younger. However most of my shooting will be 100 yards or less, and at this point I can't imagine having an opportunity to reach beyond 300 yards, so I'm wondering if maybe that extra 3X is a waste.
What would be your choice from these 3 setups?