Your Favorite AR-15 Sight / Scope

[BobbyG35]

I did a quick search and didn't come up with any definitive responses, so I figured I'd open a new topic regarding AR-15 sights.

Which sight/scope do you prefer to use on your AR-15 rifle?

What I've used

UTG 4X Scope
UTG Red Dot
MBUS Manual Sights

I'd like to own a EOTECH Holo but I can't bring myself to spend $450+ for a sight, unless someone has one I can try out first.

If you can list make/model and price + link to purchase location that would help out greatly.

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[BobbyG35]

No, I'm talking M&P AR-15 Sport or any AR-15 .223, why is UTG not a brand anyone uses?

 

[dmancornell]

No, I'm talking M&P AR-15 Sport or any AR-15 .223, why is UTG not a brand anyone uses?

UTG is garbage, you're better off burning your money.

Buy once cry once. If you're on a budget, get an Aimpoint Pro. Or an Eotech if you prefer a large reticle.

 

[jonn5335]

I have a nikon 6-18x40 on mine seeing as how yours is a carbine I'd use open sights or a 2-7 or 3x9 or if your into the whole tacticool thing go with an aimpoint I had one and sold it just not my thing

 

[civilian75]

Try a 1-4x scope. Millet has one that's affordable (BK81002). If willing to spend more, check Leupold, etc. I like buying my glass from <broken link removed> or Midway USA.

 

[madcratebuilder]

It depends on what you are going to do with the AR. I have one with a 6.5-22X50, a old Colt 4X, a M223 Nikon, a few with irons and co-witness irons/red dot. I have a half built one here with a holo on it. Hard to beat the co-witness/red dot when shooting under 200yds.

 

[SCannon]

I have a EOTech 553 Clone that I have mounted on my AR and I really like it. It cost about $125 but works great. I know it isn't the real thing and if I was going into a warzone, I would pay the $640 for the real EOTech.

 

[swoop]

My favorite is the ACOG. I have a TA-11, but like to shoot my steel also.

 

[BobbyG35]

Thanks for the replies, I'll continue to search for a decent priced quality alternative to the EOTech's. I just can't justify spending $500+ on a target, fun gun.

 

[halmbarte]

What's you budget?

Primary Arms makes a very good Aimpoint Micro clone for under $150 with the mount. Since it uses the same mount as a real Micro you can save there when/if you upgrade.

H

 

[Garg]

This is the one I intend to get.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_MultiReticle_Red_Dot_Sight_PAM3M_p/pam3m.htm

 

[slicediceputinrice]

the stock irons have been working fine for years, I didn't feel like adding a $300 optic so I just folded up three 100 dollar bills and stuck them in the trap door pistol grip for bragging rights

 

[eldbillbo]

the stock irons have been working fine for years, I didn't feel like adding a $300 optic so I just folded up three 100 dollar bills and stuck them in the trap door pistol grip for bragging rights

Should have put 10 of them in there so you could brag to nightforce aimpoint, trijicon snobs

 

[Luke2236]

I have used both the EOTech and a Vortex PST 1-4x. Both are excellent sights. The EOTech is certainly better for fast target acquisition but the Vortex is nice because it doesn't require batteries and it is variable magnification. Both of these optics are available for under $500 making them relatively inexpensive.

If you only want to buy once the Vortex unconditional lifetime warranty makes it a good choice.

 

[halmbarte]

the stock irons have been working fine for years, I didn't feel like adding a $300 optic so I just folded up three 100 dollar bills and stuck them in the trap door pistol grip for bragging rights

Don't shoot at night much, do you?

There is more to rifle shooting than sunny days at the range.

H

 

[locobob]

Sounds like you want something budget oriented, I'd advise not going too cheap though.
I have a Lucid HD7 red dot sight, it's a pretty solid piece and has a ton of nice features for around 2 bills.
Review here: Gear Review: Lucid HD7 Red Dot Sight | The Truth About GunsThe Truth About Guns

 

[KTM530XCW]

Try a 1-4x scope. Millet has one that's affordable (BK81002). If willing to spend more, check Leupold, etc. I like buying my glass from <broken link removed> or Midway USA.

I second that. I have the millett dms 1. Works for everything out to 300 yards.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I installed the new mini Eotech BDC holo on my gal's new AR15 and it's a great little sight.. there are tip off magnifiers for this setup, as well