Specs for scope on AR-15

[Hookeye]

My old yote AR has a Redfield Rev 2-7X.
Thought it was fine.
Buddy runs it now.

 

[Hookeye]

When one sees the bullet holes and the developing tight group, there could be a tendency to peek on the last shot.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Just sayin'

 

[johntheplinker]

If you want to target shoot to 100yds you wont be able to see your hits with anything less than 9X. (Maybe 6X if you have goods eyes and lighting)

Hunting, ringing steel, and target shooting are different needs. Target shooting and not being able to see your hits gets frustrating, you have to wait until you can walk down to see how you are doing. You can go with less power than 9X on a scope but then I would recommend a spotting scope.

In my opinion, if you want something cost effective and fun at the range a 3x9 Scope would be ideal, for example:
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-3-9x40-riflescope.html?vortex_reticle=978
They can be had all day for $149.00
You would be able to use it indoors at 25 yards, out to 100yds and see your hits, and out to 300yds or whatever if you want to try that.

With that said, I also like the suggestions here of a 2x7.

With good glass 6x is plenty at 100 yards, even with crap eyes. And a Crossfire II is NOT good glass.

When one sees the bullet holes and the developing tight group, there could be a tendency to peek on the last shot.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Just sayin'

Yeah, gets the ol heart to beating hard, breathing gets crazy, finger develops a mind of its own, and your 1/4 MOA group blows up to 1 MOA. Been there, done that more than I care to think about.

 

[Tombs]

If you want to target shoot to 100yds you wont be able to see your hits with anything less than 9X. (Maybe 6X if you have goods eyes and lighting)

Hunting, ringing steel, and target shooting are different needs. Target shooting and not being able to see your hits gets frustrating, you have to wait until you can walk down to see how you are doing. You can go with less power than 9X on a scope but then I would recommend a spotting scope.

In my opinion, if you want something cost effective and fun at the range a 3x9 Scope would be ideal, for example:
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-3-9x40-riflescope.html?vortex_reticle=978
They can be had all day for $149.00
You would be able to use it indoors at 25 yards, out to 100yds and see your hits, and out to 300yds or whatever if you want to try that.

With that said, I also like the suggestions here of a 2x7.

Maybe if your lenses are made of plastic, lol.

With my TA31, being just 4x, I can easily see 223 holes at 100 yards in normal paper targets. I need to wear glasses, of course, but that's what quality glass does for you.

 

[Plinker556]

The OP was looking for specific feedback and suggestions and didn't specify a price range, I was just making a suggestion based on my experience.
With my Strike Eagle 1x6 I have a hard time seeing .223 holes at 100 yds.

 

[TolusD]

I had basically the same requirements and started off with a Vortex Crossfire 2. It was really good but then I found one of these right before they disappeared:

https://www.impactguns.com/optics-s...lluminated-bdc-matte-black-019962523465-52346

It's an amazing optic and customized for an AR running 5.56 NATO ball. If you can find one it should be cheap. I paid $70 for mine on closeout because RITON discontinued it for some reason. I have it on a RITON QD mount and it really does return to zero if you take it off and go to irons. When I build my next AR I'll be hard pressed to find something I like this much.

 

[johntheplinker]

The OP was looking for specific feedback and suggestions and didn't specify a price range, I was just making a suggestion based on my experience.
With my Strike Eagle 1x6 I have a hard time seeing .223 holes at 100 yds.

Lousy glass strikes again.

 

[Mongo59]

Have you ever seen one of these? It was the shizz back in the late 70's