I want to buy some optics for an AR15 that I haven't yet purchased.
My budget is around $500
What's available?
What's recommended?
Cheers
Pete
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I want to buy some optics for an AR15 that I haven't yet purchased.
My budget is around $500
What's available?
What's recommended?
Cheers
Pete
For what use?
If you just want something "ok", look at the Bushnell AR Optics line.
Whats your budget for the AR you don't yet have and A or E ?Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Do you have to buy a mount within that $500?
What's the rifle for?
As you don't have the rifle yet,are you happy to wait for something good to come up second hand?
What power range reticle etc? I'll sell you my Weaver haha
Details?? also lookingQuote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
:D:D:D:D
Yeah I deserve that lot.
I haven't made up my mind completely yet but have been looking at the RRA and NEA AR15's 14"-18" barrel, A or Ecat doesn't make any difference to me.
Budget for the Rifle only is around $3k, Optics only around $500 and what ever for mounts.
I've considered a few second hand setups but have decided to go new.
Will want to use it at the range to punch little groups in paper, ring some steel gongs out to several hundred meters and shoot a few Goats.
Be good if I could shoot accurately it to 3 or 400 meters.
A scope that has a reticule for .223 trajectory would be handy.
Just don't really know what's available out there
Cheers
Pete
The reason I asked is I built one to do all that (well i actually built 3 but sold 2 and kept two), with all the good bits and now trying hard to decide if I want to keep it or not. It is a "frankengun" but with all the good bits. 3k would get you a good new gun though:DQuote:
Originally Posted by P38
bugger error 403 again, meant to say buile 3, sold 2 and kept one plus the one I already had"
And whats the story with exporting scopes out of the USA.
Are they on the Govt export restriction list now?
Cheers
Pete
Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Well, as Gerbs has suggested above, that Bushnell AR series would fit your needs nicely.
They have surprisingly good optics for the price as well as the relevant reticle.
Have a look through one and you might be surprised. I have the 4.5-18 version on a fancy PCP and I'm fairly impressed by it. It's not in the same league as my Swarovskis/Nightforces/Leupolds.. but bang for your buck, you could easily do far worse.
And, to make them even more attractive, the price differential between here and the US is very minimal unlike other options
Yep just looked at the Bushnell 4.5-18x40 with the BDC drop zone reticle. $230us at cabelas ... bastards wont ship international though.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
Cheers
$239US?
It's $329NZ (ish) from Broncos or Reloaders.
Works out damned close by the time you figure in freight and exchange.
Also, bonus of having it in your hand overnight, rather than 2 weeks time ;-)
So you've got $3500+ for a rifle and optics.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Spend $1800 on a NEA and then you have $1700 budget for a scope and mount.
Spending more than $500 will give you a lot more options. Good glass makes a difference.
You can easily get a good 1-4 or 1-6 for under $1k. An ADM QD mount is $200. Lots of change for ammo or a trigger swap.
Some are, some aren't.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Most hunting scopes are fine.
If it is classed as Significant Military Equipment, it will come under ITAR. This will require an End User Certificate.
Some companies are more restrictive than others in regards to exports.
You can usually get what ever you want provided you complete the paperwork. Thankfully NZ is classed as a "Trusted Ally" (along with Canada, UK and Australia) and has an exemption from some ITAR restrictions. Paperwork still needs to be done though.
@P38 these Ar's from digit look pretty decent
Daniel Defense M4 V2 AR15 | Trade Me
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Cheers for the links camo wsmQuote:
Originally Posted by camo wsm
I've been down to see Digit and his products.
I'm also going to have a look at Delta Sectors products.
Been looking at this recently.
Colt Competition CRE Expert AR-15 Delta Sector NZ
and been looking at these optics as a starter.
Bushnell - 4.5-18x 40mm
What do you think?
Cheers
Pete
Unless you're planning to "Varminate" with it, I'd suggest less power on the scope.
I started with a 4.5-14 and it was too much personally for anything other than rabbits and hares.
Couldn't hit a goat in close scrub - just couldn't see it!
Cheers Gerbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerbs
Yeah 4x in thick scrub isn't the best.
The goats I'm intending to shoot at will generally be in the 100 to 500m range.
Cheers
Pete