Vortex Crossfire II 4-12X40 or 4-12X50 for an AR15?

[Boboclown]

As long as they didn't make a slip up in QC you should be good with the Colt. Just keep the original parts if you swap anything, helps resale value if the time ever calls for it.

 

[Joe Link]

Have they had QC issues lately (past couple of years)? I wouldn't be surprised, it usually suffers when production with increased production.

 

[NxNw]

I currently have a 1x4 MTAC on my custom 16 in upper and would like additional magnification. Before I get 100 lashes, I want the addition magnification for clear target identification at distance. Plus most red dots and 1x4 optics in a low price point have aim point over 2 moa. Just my 2

 

[Joe Link]

What power scope do people usually put on bull barrel 10/22 builds?

 

[NxNw]

Joe, when I choose a scope I ask myself a few questions.

1) primary use
2) budget

I have a 10/22 with a Baraska 22 sweet spot on it. The glass is not great, but I can hit Ground Squirrels/sage rats at 100 yd. My gun is a truck gun and always seems to work.

But, I bet there is someone out there that put a swaro on their 10/22.

 

[Boboclown]

Have they had QC issues lately (past couple of years)? I wouldn't be surprised, it usually suffers when production with increased production.

Not necessarily. Every company is bound to have an issue. The key is how they take care of it. If a Colt ever has an issue, they'll take care of it.

 

[Member 5605]

Today I put my hands on a Crossfire 3-9 and 4-12 when considering them for my Marlin 60.

I'm going to say keeping the objective down to 40mm would be a plus (as stated before), I will say that when looking through a Vortex vs a Nikon; the Nikon felt like I was in a tunnel.

When proper eye relief was made you had 2-3 times the size of black ring around the outside of the scope when compared to the Vortex. Looking down a tunnel vs a magnifying glass.

 

[Member 5605]

What power scope do people usually put on bull barrel 10/22 builds?

3x9
Perfect for all the target .22 builds I've done.

 

[Velzey]

You don't really notice the difference in the light gathering capability of a scope until your out in the field at dusk/dawn. Not really at the range punching paper. At low power I personally really don't notice the difference between 40-50mm, but turn the magnification up and you will see!

As for power level of a scope, center fire 5.56/.223 that is capable of great accuracy out past 400 meters. I don't handicap myself by not having enough magnification. I do like my scopes to start at 2x or 3x, but I like to be able to zoom in on something afar and try to make a shot.

For target .22's, if I am going to be punching paper with it, or small swinger gongs. I use Leupold, and the older Unertl, Redfield and Lyman fixed power scopes allot. Actually have a few fixed at 15x and 25x.

 

[mjbskwim]

1x4-24
Sorry, I don't think you need any higher or larger on an AR...


Either of those will work, preference to the smaller objective housing.

I was going to ask if this was your varmint rifle and you are shooting it out at 300 yards or more.
For a regular close in AR, I'll have to agree with dygital.
I had a 4-16x on my hunting 308 and replaced it cause the field of view was narrow at 100 yards.

 

[mjbskwim]

What power scope do people usually put on bull barrel 10/22 builds?

Don't go ruining my new thread now. I need a new scope for my 10 22

 

[Switchblade666]

Cabelas has a "Cabelas" brand 1-4x24 for pretty cheap. I had a friend of mine this morning tell me that he grabbed one for his son's Mini-14 and was surprised how flawless it was for being stamped with "Cabelas". I'm in the market for a low cost platform to throw on my AR If I want to reach out a bit further and I think this might be it, or at least find a 1-4x24. Vortex is on the top of the list though.
Cabela's AR Riflescope : Cabela's