10. Weaver Kaspa Z “Zombie” scope: Yeah, I know, Zombies, but stay with me here. The “Zombification” features are mostly stickers, so you can toss those if you have a grudge against the undead.

I like this particular model because it uses the same CIRT reticle that I find so awesome in the far more expensive Weaver Tactical. The Kaspa Z is built like a tank and features 1.5-6x magnification and an illuminated reticle. Trust me on this one, it’s a great value when considering the best AR 15 scopes .

Weaver Kaspa "Zombie" is a great value in a tactical AR scope

9. Bushnell 1-4x 24mm Throw Down PCL model because it comes with a folding zoom adjustment lever and the illuminated reticle is perfect for AR rifles. A large circle surrounds traditional hash marks so it’s fast, yet offers precision at distance. The reticle is even in the first focal plane and street price is just over $250.

7. Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-8.5x24, even better. It has a First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle that looks like a red dot at 1x and a finely gridded reticle at 8.5x. That’s because first focal plane reticles grow and shrink with magnification changes. With variable intensity red lighting, it’s almost as fast as a red dot at close range, and plenty precise for shots out to 500 yards or so.

Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-6.5 & 1-8.5x24s are great at both close encounters and reaching out and touching.

8.Weaver Tactical 1-5x24, for all the same reasons. The reticles are a little different, but the general idea is the same.

(NOTE: FFP scopes are expensive, Second Focal plane (SFP) optics less so. Reticles in SFP optics always appear the same size, with obvious drawbacks. To keep things simple with SFP scopes, find your target with low magnification and zoom up to high magnification when taking that shot.)

6, 5 & 4. The Trijicon RMRLeupold DeltaPoint, and Burris FastFire are durable and effective out to a couple hundred yards. Not only are they affordable, but most of these can also be used on AR rifles, shotguns, or optics ready pistols.

3. EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights. They make 73.4 million different varieties using different battery power sources and different reticle options. Knock yourself out shopping! What I like is the different approach to a standard red dot. Many of their reticles offer a small (and precise) 1 MOA red dot, surrounded by a 68 MOA ring. At short range, just put your target inside the circle and shoot. It couldn’t be faster.

2 & 1. Aimpoint PRO. It’ll stay on for up to three years on a single battery with a 2 MOA dot that is fast to engage at practical ranges and it is incredibly customizable. The Aimpoint ACO is built specifically for AR rifles. It’s a bit more affordable and is completely waterproof.

Aimpoint red dots are extremely popular choices for ARs, and for good reason.

 

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