Affordable scope for AR15?

[Koda]

Whats a good affordable scope for an AR15? Under $150...
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The first two that caught my eye was the UTG 1-8x28 and the NcStar 1-6x24, they are priced right and have good FOV but I didnt like the 1/2" moa click adjustment... why would a scope want 1/2" click adjustment? Any recommendations along these lines?

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[Member 34319]

What's the definition of affordable?

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[mkwerx]

Redfield Revolution

 

[Koda]

What's the definition of affordable?

Under $150 (updated OP, thanks)

that looks like a good scope but it also has a 1/2" click adjustment. Im not certain I want that. Im used to 1/4" and am wondering what the accuracy would be out longer distances like 200yds with a 1/2" click adjustment?

 

[mkwerx]

Under $150 (updated OP, thanks)

that looks like a good scope but it also has a 1/2" click adjustment. Im not certain I want that. Im used to 1/4" and am wondering what the accuracy would be out longer distances like 200yds with a 1/2" click adjustment?

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Its a tad over your budget, but Redfield scopes are made by Leupold, and they all do 1/4" clicks

 

[reblwing]

I've got an utg bugbuster on my ar. 3-9x32. Ive got 2 and don't think i paid much over $60 for either. Got them on leapers website. Not a vortex strike eagle or viper but does a decent job.

 

[Koda]

Its a tad over your budget, but Redfield scopes are made by Leupold, and they all do 1/4" clicks

Its worth considering if I cant find anything in my range. Redfields quality would be nice. Thing is I dont really use the AR much except for fun a basic scope would increase its use.

 

[Koda]

I've got an utg bugbuster on my ar. 3-9x32. Ive got 2 and don't think i paid much over $60 for either. Got them on leapers website. Not a vortex strike eagle or viper but does a decent job.

I was actually looking at those they seem like a good option but Im not as familiar with UTGs quality (fog proof, optic clarity etc.), I do have a cheap UTG red dot so I know it will last.

 

[Dinglenutz]

What's the definition of affordable?

Primary Arms Classic Series 1-4x24mm SFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated Duplex Dot

DetailsThe Classic Series™ proves that entry-level optics don’t have to be poor quality optics. Unlike some other brands, they don’t use the word “value” as a euphemism for “junk”. Classic Series scopes are perfect for the budget conscious and the new shooter. Theytake the time to 100% inspect...

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My brother has and likes that one, for $200 Vortex makes a decent looking one, and the Bushnell around $149 might be OK too.

 

[gmerkt]

I've bought a few NcStar scopes in the last five or six years. Including for AR's, I think they cost between $50 and $80. I was surprised how good they were for the money.

 

[Boboclown]

Under $150 (updated OP, thanks)

that looks like a good scope but it also has a 1/2" click adjustment. Im not certain I want that. Im used to 1/4" and am wondering what the accuracy would be out longer distances like 200yds with a 1/2" click adjustment?

If you're not shooting past 500 yards you'll be fine.

 

[Koda]

If you're not shooting past 500 yards you'll be fine.

This is a good point I dont plan on long distance shooting but ideally 1-200 yds, I sometimes shoot out to 300yds.

I just never imagined a 1/2" dial scope, there must be a tradeoff like lower cost, sturdier design?

 

[Tarawa86]

Just got this one for my M&P Sport 2. It's a bit on the heavy side, if that metric is part of your consideration

$190, so over your price point, but not by much.

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[Koda]

Just got this one for my M&P Sport 2. It's a bit on the heavy side, if that metric is part of your consideration

$190, so over your price point, but not by much.

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This is definitely one to consider if I cant find something in my range. Thank you, bookmarked the link.

 

[HA556]

The first two that caught my eye was the UTG 1-8x28 and the NcStar 1-6x24

Before I'd go with these, I'd buy one of these a 100X's!

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Leatherwood SPG 1-4X24 MD AR Rifle Scope

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[Ramjet12]

I had this one on a 6.5 grendel I was using for varmints.

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[2ndtimer]

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Its a tad over your budget, but Redfield scopes are made by Leupold, and they all do 1/4" clicks

Ditto what mkwerx said. I have a Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 mounted on my S&W M&P 15 Sport. I think it is a great scope for an AR. Lightweight (11 oz.), decent glass, mine has the Accu-range reticle, which I also like a lot. A little over your budget, but worth skipping a pizza or two, in my opinion, for a scope built and backed by Leupold over some unknown origin probably Chinese "tactical" scope.

 

[HA556]

Thing is I dont really use the AR much except for fun a basic scope would increase its use.

Have you thought of just a fixed power scope for the ranges you were mentioning? My son does pretty well with his AR using a Sig Sauer CP-Tac4 4X scope. Just a thought.

 

[Joe13]

Vortex Diamondback in your flavor.

I have a 3x9x?? On my AR and it does well out to 300.

Here is one and you also get a FREE Hat!!!

Edit: it has 1/4 MOA clicks.

 

[Prefontaine]

If you want a VPO that performs well above its price point, I'd go with the S2Delta 1-4 scope. Great clarity, rugged and performs like a much more expensive scope.

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