AR Optics Help

[All Star]

I have very limited knowledge on optics, so please feel free to enlighten me on anything I need to know.
Rock River AR, want to either get a Aimpoint PRO, or ACOG.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[enutees]

Totally different in my opinion. I much prefer the variable optics in place of the ACOG. Burris MTAC at minimum. But at ACOG prices there are better choices. For a plain red dot the Aimpoint is great.

 

[asianpersuasion]

I'm a scope kinda guy now a days. MTAC or TAC30 if you wana go cheap

 

[InterstateGuns]

If you get a chance to get over to the shop, you won't find a larger selection of what you're looking for. Fixed power, variable, and rds.

We can go over pros and cons of different systems and make sure you make an informed decision.

Sport Optics

 

[SpeedRacer]

Optics are highly personal preference, but it would be a lot easier to narrow down the best options if we knew the intended use of the rifle, and budget.

 

[franch1se82]

Optics are highly personal preference, but it would be a lot easier to narrow down the best options if we knew the intended use of the rifle, and budget.

right on the nose.
proper optics for specific application. my 3-Gun rifle has a variable power scope 1-4x Vortex PST. my MP 15-22 has a cheap 4x scope (with a 4-12x scope waiting for 1" rings or mount). My 300 blackout pistol had an AimPoint PRO (i have an ACOG waiting to be mounted on a rifle, not sure which rifle it'll be).

 

[noob]

Between the two, I would go pro, just Bc its half the price, and will get the job done. If you want magnification, then I would go for a variable scope like a Trijicon accupoint. The weight of an acog can get pretty hefty along with the price tag

 

[beauxdog]

On my 5.56 rifle tone used for 3-gun if & when we ever get to play is a Vortex 1-4. On my 9mm AR is a red-dot, mostly for the fun of it. A lot will depend on it's use. I like low power scopes for most uses, just gives you a lot of options. If you give me a few days notice, I can bring both to the store so you can see the difference. Good glass isn't cheap, be ready to spend the money on the right sight.

Bryan
Louisiana Gun
225-389-6077

 

[All Star]

Thanks for all the answers. It will be for shooting short range, mostly at the range or plinking around on private property shooting cans ad stuff under 75 yards. I want to get into hog shooting. No budget, I will spend what's neccessary to get a great scope.
It's going on either my rock river full size AR, or I'll throw my eotech on that gun, and replace my SBR with the Acog.
I'm open to anything.

 

[Cajun Camper]

I have a Nikon & it is really clear glass for the price.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Thanks for all the answers. It will be for shooting short range, mostly at the range or plinking around on private property shooting cans ad stuff under 75 yards. I want to get into hog shooting. No budget, I will spend what's neccessary to get a great scope.
It's going on either my rock river full size AR, or I'll throw my eotech on that gun, and replace my SBR with the Acog.
I'm open to anything.

Given your use it doesn't sound like you need anything magnified, but I know it's nice to have options. Seems like the red dot would serve you better on the SBR, and a variable 1-4x or 1-6x would be a good fit for the full length rifle. Match the optic to the weapon and all that. I wouldn't recommend an ACOG on either of those. Or any other rifle ever for that matter.

 

[kz45]

I've got really nice glass for 3gun, a 1-4 NF and a 1-6 Vortex Razor, love both! But I've been thinking about trying a acog, great field of view tough as nails and no switch lever to forget to throw!! Lol
An acog with 45* sights can have faster transitions near to far targets