Scope Delimma - Ideas?

[gnihcraes]

Well, I just picked up the other AR223 scope - 1-4x24 ($75) and I'll try to stick it on top of the AR carry handle. See how it looks up there.

This 1-4x24 sure is nice too, for the money. I'm just used to crappy scopes. haha

Jim - I'll see about putting the 3-12 on the ruger and it should look cool. I had one of the bushnells on there previously and it worked and looked good, this one should be an improvement.

[gnihcraes]

Just to show an update, Ruger SR22 with 3-12, AR with 1-4.

[DOC]

That looks just like mine. I think its made for the .223 ballistics. It looks pretty good on the top carry handle. I think it will look alright on a flat top like mine. However, I'm still waiting for the my parts but they won't come until next week and I'm not on vacation then. So I don't know when I will be able to show it off, because I don't know when I will be able to put it together. But your picture is nice and inspirational.

[Goodburbon]

Atop the carry handle on an AR is not a good place to put an optic.

What's your Zero? What's your JAW weld like?

[gnihcraes]

Atop the carry handle on an AR is not a good place to put an optic.

What's your Zero? What's your JAW weld like?

Unfortunately I don't own a flat top AR, and cutting the handle off the A2 just doesn't seem right. I've had a scope on the carry handle previous to this newer one, and liked shooting it.

I'll probably just zero at 100 yards. I previously shot @ 200 yards and was ringing the gong every time. If I can shoot that far reliably, I'm happy. Just a Zombie Gun anyways.

Cheek Weld is good for me, might not be for others. I'll get it to the range and see what happens.

[DOC]

I have had good and bad experiences with red dots. A guy at the range let me shoot his AR with an EOtech on it and not only did I shoot better my GF was hitting the bullseye with every shot. And the other time I bought a red dot for my GSG 22 and could never get the stupid thing zeroed and it eventually died on me. Your mileage may vary.