AR10 scope recommendations

[Ghostface]

based on your budget I’d take a real hard look at Arken If I were you. They have a guarantee to track.

 

[88E30M50]

The illumination helps the reticle stand out from the brown background.

Illumination also helps with shooting using the Bindon technique. It's not for ACOGs only. Having a bright greed dot on a scope that only cranks down to something like 3.5 to 4.5 power works pretty well for shooting with both eyes open.

 

[sheepdog697]

in that budget arken optics 100%

 

[Will317]

I just watched a video about reticles. Do you want a lot of stuff in the reticle or not much? Illuminated or no? What's max range? What's intended use?

I just swapped out a 4-12 non illuminated with a basic crosshair. Something like that would get you shooting and you can decide later what you need. I think quality of glass is most important. And, if you have other scopes you may want the same adjustments so it's not confusing.

I don’t want it super busy. Don’t really have a specific use other than just to play with. Got other guns that fill my needs well. But would be nice to be able to work with it up close and a couple hundred yards if needed. Seem Palmetto have the Strike Eagle 1-8 on sale for $400 with a mount. Really thinking I’m going to pick it up.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I have a strike eagle 1-6, it's pretty clear and has a nice field of view. My favorite scope right now has a Christmas tree reticle, but that's too busy for what you're describing. If you're not in a hurry I've made several very good scope purchases in the classifieds here, something good will come along.

 

[two70]

Burris Signature HD

These are nice scopes for the money (right around $500). If you can wait until the fall, you can probably catch a pretty good rebate or sale at Midway USA.

 

[DadSmith]

I have a strike eagle 1-6, it's pretty clear and has a nice field of view. My favorite scope right now has a Christmas tree reticle, but that's too busy for what you're describing. If you're not in a hurry I've made several very good scope purchases in the classifieds here, something good will come along.

I have one too on a 16" 5.56.
It's really easy to hit 8" round ar500 steel targets at 400yds with them.

I think the 1-8x Strike Eagle had a better reticle.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I haven't looked through that scope in awhile but I would have to be super careful and slow to hit 8 inches at 400 with about anything LOL!