Hello Patriots. New member, SE Montgomery Co. Need help choosing optics for AR10 platform.

[Bullsi]

Still leaning how to navigate this site. I have an AR 10 with 18” barrel that needs optics, however I don’t have any idea as to what type of optic will suit my taste.
I know I’m not interested in trying to hit zeros beyond 500 yards. I really like the AGOG, but it doesn’t have sufficent magnification in my opinion for targets beyond 300 yds. Plus I’m not thrilled about the short eye relief. My primary purpose for this weapon is for SHTF. All opinions welcome and/or weapons experts in the Houston area who could give me some ideas for optics to serve my purpose. Thanks

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[EZ-E]

For $400 you can't beat a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 5x25. Comes in MOA or MILS, also FIRST FOCAL PLANE. Lifetime warranty can't be beat either.

 

[Axxe55]

Welcome to TGT!

 

[Lumberjack98]

The Vortex Strike Eagle is a good choice as well. Eurooptic has this one for $300.

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[Bullsi]

For $400 you can't beat a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 5x25. Comes in MOA or MILS, also FIRST FOCAL PLANE. Lifetime warranty can't be beat either.

King Turd, thanks for your suggestion. Are you satisfied with the quality? How does a manufacture produce a quality rifle optic, especially magnification 25 times for only $400?

 

[Vaquero]

Howdy.
SWFA.

 

[Bullsi]

The Vortex Strike Eagle is a good choice as well. Eurooptic has this one for $300.

Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50 with EBR-4 MOA Riflescope SE-1627

All time low pricing on the Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50 with EBR-4 MOA Riflescope SE-1627 at EuroOptic!

www.eurooptic.com

Lumberjack, how much quality comes in a $300 rifle optic? Have you experienced any malfunctions and/or had to use the warrant?

 

[Bullsi]

Howdy.
SWFA.

SWFA? Thank you

 

[Vaquero]

500 yds doesn't require much magnification.
Or a lot of money.

 

[EZ-E]

King Turd, thanks for your suggestion. Are you satisfied with the quality? How does a manufacture produce a quality rifle optic, especially magnification 25 times for only $400?

The glass is good for the price point, not sure how they do it. Maybe technology advancements in glass? What was top of the line 15yrs ago is obsolete, so that technology is now cheaper to produce.
The lower end Vortex is still made overseas. I'm sure the scope is priced so your paying for the free scope under warranty if it were to break. Even some of the other brands in the same price range are made overseas without the lifetime warranty, I'd rather get the warranty. If you have deep pockets & you want to spend $1500 + sure get a Swarovski, Leupold, Zeiss, Night Force...ect, but for only shooting out to 500 yards I'd rather save my $$$ for ammo.

 

[Vaquero]

SWFA? Thank you

I'd go with a 10 power fixed.
I've got a couple of 12 power that work great out to 700.

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[Dawico]

Welcome to TGT

 

[TipBledsoe]

Howdy.
SWFA.

What is SWFA?
Google says could be “Star Wars Fanboy Association” - is that it?

 

[TipBledsoe]

Hey Bullsi, welcome to the TGT family!

 

[Vaquero]

What is SWFA?
Google says could be “Star Wars Fanboy Association” - is that it?

South West Fire Arms.
Waxahachie.
Link is a few posts above.

 

[Bullsi]

500 yds doesn't require much magnification.
Or a lot of money.

My thought as well, but others are suggesting optics with 25 times magnification. I know I don’t need an optic with that much magnification. I’m leaning toward a 1-8x power For my needs ‍

 

[Bullsi]

Hey Bullsi, welcome to the TGT family!
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Thank you! Great photo

 

[Bullsi]

I'd go with a 10 power fixed.
I've got a couple of 12 power that work great out to 700.

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Thank you

 

[smittyb]

Yessir, A LPVO would suit your needs just fine. A 1-8 or 1-10 would be perfect.
Which one just depends on how good of glass you want, and how much you want to spend