Best stubby scope for AR build-out

[GoneHiking]

I don't know if this is "stubby" enough for you, but it's the one I have on my Grendel, a Bushnell Elite Tactical LRTSi 4.5-18x44. $1,175 was the best price I found. Bushnell was running a 20% rebate up until a couple months ago, so all in it was under a grand. It's a little over your 1K budget without the rebate, but still a great bang for the buck, IMO.

https://www.patriotfirearmsusa.com/produ...51844-2039

Or $1,141 if you like FDE.

https://www.patriotfirearmsusa.com/produ...51844-2039

Bushnell's LRHS scopes are usually a little cheaper. GA Precision was selling them for $750 not long ago, but I see now they're back to regular pricing. Maybe you can still find one under 1K if you shop around. ??