FS2000 Scope

[442js]

I am looking at a few Leupolds. The first is the Mark AR 3-9x as well as the Mark AR 4-12x, and Mark AR 6-18x. I don't think I really need the VX-R (a 3-9x scope that also has an illuminated dot in the center), and the other scopes are way out of my price range. I won't be hunting with the FS2000 but I would like to shoot longer distances. 300 yards would be a long, but anything is possible. If I go with one of the bigger scopes, how would that affect shooting at shorter distances? Which scope would you recommend?

Thank you.

 

[kumbaugh]

I was just looking at the Nikon 223, let's see what others have found out before I buy.

 

[Purple]

I've got a few NCStars and really like them. Good quality, good price, lighted optics, armored coating, quick disconnect.

 

[442js]

I am trying to figure out what magnification would be good. A 3-9x? 4-12x? 6-18x?

 

[Purple]

I am trying to figure out what magnification would be good. A 3-9x? 4-12x? 6-18x?

I would not go above a 3X9. That will get you out to 200+ yard range and will keep the costs down.

 

[SGB]

I run a 1.5x4x20

 

[442js]

I would not go above a 3X9. That will get you out to 200+ yard range and will keep the costs down.

Good advice. I have a 3-9x on my AR15, so another 3-9x sounds like a good idea.