You're going to have to define affordable.
With respect to RDS vs scope, it'd be helpful to know your intended use for the rifle. Whatever that use is, if it includes punching paper at 100 yards or more, a magnified optic can be a lot more enjoyable. But if it's primary use is personal defense, an RDS would be more suitable.
What do you think is unique enough about the Sig 556 Classic that makes the advice of non-owners less helpful?
A decent 1-4X scope can't be beat as an all-around optic. Burris Tac 30 is a good lower-end model, and I'm completely in love with my Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X. Dual illumination for the win!
Whatever you go with, make sure you use good mounts. They're almost more important to a good scope setup than the glass itself.
I agree with the Burris 1-4 but I don't agree with the label "..lower-end model". Burris makes very good to great scopes in the US that have a no BS lifetime warranty. I had a 1.5 - 6 EuroDiamond illuminated rectical on a Burris years ago and it was fantastic. A great close-up or 100+ yd. gun.
I have never handled this rifle and do not know too much about it although I have several AR's. This rifle is going to be given to me by my employer as a commemorative for time in service and it will have the employer logo on it. I would most likely use it for patrolling my property as I have had poachers and trespassers come into my land and steal my hog traps. I would also like to use it for some good hog hunts.
Then defintiely a 1-4x, in my opinion. Now, again, what is your definition of affordable?
I would say a lot lesser than the Trijicon or Aimpoint prices.
Leupold vx-hog 1-4x20mm; they go for about $230... I have one on a lever gun and wouldn't hesitate to get one for an AR or similar carbine. Excellent quality for the money. I really like the modified German #4 reticle they have, too.
Yep... looks a lot like a #4 with a little circle in the middle and fine stadia lines. Feels very "quick" to my eye, but that's pretty subjective.I thought the VX-Hog scopes came with the "Pig Plex" reticle...?
Leupold vx-hog 1-4x20mm; they go for about $230... I have one on a lever gun and wouldn't hesitate to get one for an AR or similar carbine. Excellent quality for the money. I really like the modified German #4 reticle they have, too.
I only call it that after playing with scopes even lower-end than it and deciding that they're not really worth wasting time and money on.
Buy once, cry once.
Yep... looks a lot like a #4 with a little circle in the middle and fine stadia lines. Feels very "quick" to my eye, but that's pretty subjective.