Best objective size for AR-15 platform

Striker · 12-05-2021, 06:42 PM

Getting ready to put my LPOV 1-6 on my 12.5" grendel, which leaves me without glass on my 18" grendel. What is the optimal bell size? 40mm - 50mm etc., Going for 3-14 sfp or ffp. I'll rarely shoot the 18" over 400-500 yards with most being under 300 so don't want huge magnification. Thanks.... Trying to keep price 500-600

Hunter07 · 12-06-2021, 12:27 PM

I bought a couple of this package last year (maybe 2 years ago). Ended up selling one set.

Of the set I have left:

The Scope is on a flattop AR w/ a 20" spiral fluted barrel.
The Red Dot is on a flattop AR w/ a 16" barrel.
The Laser is in a desk drawer.

The scope seems decent. The reviews I've read aren't bad.

https://sft2tactical.com/collections...nd-green-laser

4thIDvet · 12-06-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Striker

Getting ready to put my LPOV 1-6 on my 12.5" grendel, which leaves me without glass on my 18" grendel. What is the optimal bell size? 40mm - 50mm etc., Going for 3-14 sfp or ffp. I'll rarely shoot the 18" over 400-500 yards with most being under 300 so don't want huge magnification. Thanks.... Trying to keep price 500-600

Striker we have long range shooters from out west and see what scopes they use? Long range in Fla. which we talk about is 100 yds or less.

A shotgun would suffice for an all-around gun down here..

500grains · 12-07-2021, 07:29 AM

Used for hunting or other?

Striker · 12-08-2021, 08:40 AM

Hunting and anything over 14x is unnecessary so maybe 3-14 etc. FFP VORTEX seems like a decent price.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/vort...dbk-10027.html

graynote · 04-17-2023, 07:10 PM

A 3-18x Vortex Strike Eagle is a good choice at $550 for mil/Leo/veteran/first responder price.

12-05-2021, 06:42 PM	#1
Striker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 37	Best objective size for AR-15 platform Getting ready to put my LPOV 1-6 on my 12.5" grendel, which leaves me without glass on my 18" grendel. What is the optimal bell size? 40mm - 50mm etc., Going for 3-14 sfp or ffp. I'll rarely shoot the 18" over 400-500 yards with most being under 300 so don't want huge magnification. Thanks.... Trying to keep price 500-600

12-07-2021, 07:29 AM	#4
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,353	Used for hunting or other? __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

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12-06-2021, 12:27 PM	#2
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,315	I bought a couple of this package last year (maybe 2 years ago). Ended up selling one set. Of the set I have left: The Scope is on a flattop AR w/ a 20" spiral fluted barrel. The Red Dot is on a flattop AR w/ a 16" barrel. The Laser is in a desk drawer. The scope seems decent. The reviews I've read aren't bad. https://sft2tactical.com/collections...nd-green-laser

12-08-2021, 08:40 AM	#5
Striker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 37	Hunting and anything over 14x is unnecessary so maybe 3-14 etc. FFP VORTEX seems like a decent price. https://palmettostatearmory.com/vort...dbk-10027.html

04-17-2023, 07:10 PM	#6
graynote Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Free America Posts: 267	A 3-18x Vortex Strike Eagle is a good choice at $550 for mil/Leo/veteran/first responder price.