08-25-2020, 03:46 PM
I feel most of my posts these days are simply echoing VASCAR's sentiments, since his posts pretty much nail it. I agree that Warne X-Skel mounts are a fantastic way to get a little extra elevation adjustment on a budget (if some long range shooting is in your future), as I have one on my Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x, and a Stoner mount from Midway (that I suspect came from the same factory as the Warne X-Skel) on my SWFA SS 3-15x. Both have been rock solid and Warne are my go-to choice for affordable mounts.
While I haven't hunted with night vision, I feel a decent scope with a 3-9x or 2-10x magnification range and a simple SFP reticle does the trick nicely within 300 yards -- without breaking the bank.
If I was building a hunting AR15 from scratch today, I'd probably get the new SWFA Ultralight 2.5-10x scope with BDC reticle. At only 9.5oz, it seems perfect for a compact or lightweight hiking & backpacking gun:
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x32-u...ope-1.html
They have a kit with an Aero Lightweight mount for a nice discount, but that is backordered:
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x32-u...mount.html
I've had great luck with SWFA optics over the years, and feel like they offer fantastic value for the money.
While I haven't hunted with night vision, I feel a decent scope with a 3-9x or 2-10x magnification range and a simple SFP reticle does the trick nicely within 300 yards -- without breaking the bank.
If I was building a hunting AR15 from scratch today, I'd probably get the new SWFA Ultralight 2.5-10x scope with BDC reticle. At only 9.5oz, it seems perfect for a compact or lightweight hiking & backpacking gun:
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x32-u...ope-1.html
They have a kit with an Aero Lightweight mount for a nice discount, but that is backordered:
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x32-u...mount.html
I've had great luck with SWFA optics over the years, and feel like they offer fantastic value for the money.