[hubcap]

i just bought ar carbine. it is a rock river .223. my eyes not like they use to be. was wondering if someone new of a good optic to use. i dont like the dot sites much. i like scopes. would a fixed are variable be best. i will be mostly hunting coyote.

 

[jbpmidas]

I vote for variable. If shooting at a moving target, you will need the least magnfication to widen your field of view.

 

[NRA_guy]

Yep.

Hope you got a flat top---not one with a carry handle rear sight.

Natchez Shooters Supplies is a good place to buy scopes. They have a good selection, good prices, and good service. (They're in Tennessee not in Natchez, MS.)

They carry "refurbished" scopes but I have never tried one.

Here is a link:

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Your budget will control your selection. "Cheap" is not necessarily "bad". But "too cheap" (under $150) is likely to get you a lousy scope. On the other hand, you probably would not see much difference between a $400 scope and a $1200 scope.

You will also face the dreaded "choose rings" issue.

I have used Burris Signature Zee rings and like them because they have plastic inserts that prevent scratches on the scope and allow you to make major adjustments by changing the inserts. But they are more expensive (around $35) and harder to find than plain jane rings.

But you also have to get the correct height rings for the scope, of course.

 

[nhstk02]

I use a millet dms-1.

 

[hubcap]

thanks it is a flat top i saw a redfeild 2/7x32 in midway catalog i thought i might try sound good?

 

[gunluvinatty]

I'm looking at this scope for my .223. http://rrages.com/sight/mark3/32/432/index.htm

Looks like a decent value. Reviews are favorable.

 

[Guest]

I'd say go with an ACOG if you're going to be shooting moving targets.

 

[Stryker6]

You should check out the Lucid HD7 it's styled after the ACOG, but cheaper and comes with a removable 2x mag and has 4 different Reticle Styles.
www.mylucidgear.com

 

[NRA_guy]

thanks it is a flat top i saw a redfeild 2/7x32 in midway catalog i thought i might try sound good?

MidwayUSA has EXCELLENT service and I order from them and get their great catalogs, but they are rarely the cheapest place to buy things.