Recommend A BUDGET 4-12 Scope For SCAR 17

[zghorner]

I am wanting to put a scope on my scar 17 and looking for some suggestions on a 4-12 (or similar) powered scope as well as mount. I don't have much experience with optics and never really got into distance shooting so I have no clue where to start. I would just like to be able to reach out a little ways and hit some gongs at 400 yards and also hunt deer with it if I feel the desire to. I was looking at the vortex diamondback but I would like to here what you all say.

Im wanting to stay under $500 for the scope and mount...Im not looking to get sub MOA out of a 308 battle rifle, not that I am capable. Just looking to have some fun on a budget.

any help is appreciated folks.

 

[SMS]

You should be able to ring gongs at 400 with iron sights with that blaster!

If you're on a budget, spend the optics money on ammo and enjoy!

 

[zghorner]

I just want to put a scope on it man and looking for advice. I have thousands of rounds of ammo just not looking to spend over $500 if I dont need to.

 

[dlbleak]

i just got a vortex crossfire. i looked at the diamondback but really like the eye relief of the crossfire. almost an inch more according to the website. my older eyes really need all the help i can get!
ebay has the vortex diamondback 4x12x40 for 174.99 with free shipping. not a bad deal

 

[120 Acres]

Dont limit yourself!

Vortex Optics Viper HS 4-16x44 Riflescope w/ Dead-Hold BDC Reticle VHS-4305 $499.00

 

[SMS]

Primary arms has some decent budget stuff...especially if you catch one of their sales.

 

[7stw]

For the money the redfield revelation scopes are nice. Nikon vortex even leupold have some options in your budget. Vortex has an amazing warranty and some nice glass in the 500 dollar range (vipers) The Japanese bushnells are nice I have a redfield 4-12x40 on a compact 243 that has served me well. The type of reticle you want (your choice) will affect price from most manufactures. Good luck in your search.


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[Jwryan84]

Dont limit yourself!

Vortex Optics Viper HS 4-16x44 Riflescope w/ Dead-Hold BDC Reticle VHS-4305 $499.00

This, then mount will be $100. Buy once, cry once. It will be worth it

 

[zghorner]

what mount would you guys recommend for that viper scope?

 

[Jwryan84]

https://www.primaryarms.com/AERO_PRECISION_ULTRALIGHT_30MM_SCOPE_MOUNT_p/ap210500.htm

For the money and lightweight I like Aero mounts. Pretty good price, super light, and strong. I have zero need for QD mounts, had a Bobro before and it was solid.

For those that say aluminum isn't strong enough, it hasn't moved in 2 run&guns. It's a solid mount.