AR newbie looking for optic

[Wilsonshawn51]

Need some good opinions on and optic for my AR. Pretty new to the gun just looking for an optic for the future

 

[turnerdye1]

Whats your needs for the gun and your budget?

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

What kind of optic? Red dot? Magnified? Price range?

Vortex and Aimpoint are very popular red dot options in two pretty different price ranges.

Vortex and Leupold are pretty popular magnified optics.

More details on your criteria and plenty of people will come in.

 

[42769vette]

Whats your needs for the gun and your budget?

Perfect

 

[Pinger5560]

Yeah agree with others, what role do you want to use your AR in CQC, long range etc. I myself like the Vortex products. Also the Primary Arms optics seem solid also.

 

[Wilsonshawn51]

Just going to shoot at the range. Probably a red dot can't think of any need for a magnified at this point. And I'm not sure on price range because I have no knowledge of optics but definitely want to get one that's worth the money. Not afraid to pay for quality.

 

[turnerdye1]

Go Aimpoint then if your budget allows for it. Aimpoint PRO will run your 400. Aimpoint Micro for 550-750.

 

[raptrbreth]

Talk to the guy in post #4.

 

[straight-shooter]

Another vote for Aimpoint Pro but if that's a bit tight on your budget then look at the Holosun.

 

[cobber]

Another vote for Aimpoint Pro but if that's a bit tight on your budget then look at the Holosun.

Nice choice.

 

[NyleRN]

Pick up a used in good condition Aimpoint Pro for $300- $350. Done

 

[Zjhagens]

+1 for Aimpoint. T1 or T2 is a great choice, if you don't mind the price. The PRO is a great optic as well for under $400.

The Vortex Spark is very good to and more budget friendly.

 

[Rockhopper]

Another vote for Aimpoint T1 or T2 if you have the cash. If not, another vote for Holosun. My son's Holosun ran just as well as my T2 last month at Valor Ridge, shooting from 5 to 300 yards, mud and rain.

If if you decide on magnified, check out Primary Arms stuff. I love the ACSS reticle, I have both the fixed 5x and 3x prism scopes, which can best be described as low budget ACOG's. Lots of people dig the 1-6x. All three are under $300.

 

[oDbCo]

If you are on a budget and looking for a solid red dot, the Primary Arms Advanced Micro Dot will suffice as well as the Holosun 503C. If you are not on a tight budget, get an Aimpoint like others have suggested.

 

[churchmouse]

Vortex Strike Fire. I have several and they run very well. Half the money of an Aimpoint.
If you are not jumping from a hovering Helo into a jungle and engaging the enemy the strike fire will fill your needs if a red dot is what you want.

 

[seedubs1]

Red dots:

<$200 - Primary Arms MD ADS
$400-500 - Trijicon MRO or Aimpoint Pro
$600-800 - Aimpoint H1, H2, T1, or T2

All of those are good red dots, and they'll serve you well.