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Post by indyqdog on Dec 21, 2013 22:07:53 GMT -5
Starting to look into booking a 1 day guided hunt near our place in Hilton Head at Cypress Creek outfitters. I am about as green as they come when it comes to AR-15s. There's a lot of info to take in. I want this gun to be used for hogs and predators. Considering the midwestern landscape, I won't really be poking out past 150 too often. I was wanting some advice on good AR scopes. I don't want to open the Chevy vs. Ford-esque debate of EO Tech vs. Aimpoint mainly because its out of my price range. Here are my preferences in what I would think would be ideal although I'm always open to suggestions…
1. not shattering the bank… I'm in college so I'm a penny pincher. Would like to stay under 300
2. quick target acquisition for follow up shots which would imply low(er) magnification
3. a light up reticle would be cool although not required
4. same situation as #3: Mil-dots would be a cool feature
Basically if I shoot a hog or yote and it doesn't go down on spot, I want to be able to have a field of view sufficient to send a few more downrange.
If anyone else has any ideas on how to set up an "ideal" hunting AR-15 please let me know or post links. I'm trying to learn as much as I can and all this info is overwhelming with people ranting on the company vs. company, part vs. part, etc.
Thanks,
Q
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 22, 2013 7:16:34 GMT -5
How about a 2-7X Redfield Revolution they are about $180. I have 1 on my 500Mag; read many good reviews and wanted to see what the fuss was about. First off, it's not as clear as one of my VX3's, but doesn't have the price tag either. I put a 4-12 Crossfire on that 500 just to see what I could do with it off the bench at distance. The 500 ate that thing for lunch, (500's must have a nasty recoil (impulse) curve, as there are instances of guy on SP breaking scopes on their 15" Encore 500's - including Leupolds. I know mine is a rifle but still this makes me think those Redfield's are pretty well made. A 1-4X would be another option, but on a 'yote gun the day may come when that extra magnification could come in handy, and if you are going to night hunt the 20mm objective they have is not very good for low leve light gathering. A 40mm objective wouldn't be a bad thing for 'yotes at night - then you are in to a 3-9X; something to consider anyways. I don't care for the illuminated recticules - but that's mostly a personal preference - guess I'm getting old and set in my ways!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2013 10:11:47 GMT -5
Tons of choices available. Having shot at least 100 or so hogs in various conditions, here's what I'd suggest.
Big tube. Get the Euro size tube to get a bit more light as most of the hogs will be shot close to dark or at dark.
Varible power. You likely will want the ability to crank up for shots that you have time to carefully prepare for. Yet have more FOV for those you don't or the ones that are within 10' of you.
Rugged. That last one I bought was rubber coated. If you stalk hogs, you'll be in jungle like country. I fall a lot in the wait-a-minute vines.
Lighted reticle. Works great for low or no light conditions.
Look to spend less than $250 for a good import scope at retail.
Tip: 223 is really a head shot only caliber for most hogs over 150 pounds unless you want to blood track in the swamp, which isn't fun.
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Post by indyqdog on Dec 22, 2013 11:37:22 GMT -5
thanks for the replies guys! I have found a couple nikon scopes built for ARs with variable power backed by a lifetime warranty which is a huge benefit in my opinion. I'm thinking a 1-3 or 1-4x power will be good. I want to get maximum tube diameter too to bring in the light. If I can find a lit reticle, that would be ideal. I think I'll be using this for a yearly hog hunt more than yotes so I'll keep the power low. Plus, yotes may give me reason to get some more glass  Very helpful information. Thank you |
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 22, 2013 15:00:04 GMT -5
LOL at the excuse to get another scope - you are definitely getting how to do it!
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Post by spainy79 on Jan 15, 2014 18:39:29 GMT -5
I am running a Vortex Diamondback on my 450 Bushy that I built for deer hunting. It's a 1.75-5x32 and it handles the 450 just fine. For $190 I got a good scope and a really good warranty. It does not have a light up reticle or mil dots.
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Post by 45shooter on Jan 23, 2014 19:06:42 GMT -5
My personal experience with illuminated reticles is that while it makes seeing the reticle easy, it makes target acquisition more difficult. I've shot a few coyotes at night using non illuminated reticles. However, I can see where a very small low power dot in the scope could be useful.
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Very helpful information. Thank you
