Cheap optic for ar 15

[apython]

I need something cheap for my new PAFOA ar 15. I can't spend to much dough on this because I spent more than I was allowed to spend on the rest of the build. I would like to get something under $100, even under $50 if possible. I will only be shooting short range for now, under 50 yards. Any suggestions?

[JIMMYC308]

try this, I have one on my AK clone and love it.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=637702

[27hand]

Originally Posted by apython

I need something cheap for my new PAFOA ar 15. I can't spend to much dough on this because I spent more than I was allowed to spend on the rest of the build. I would like to get something under $100, even under $50 if possible. I will only be shooting short range for now, under 50 yards. Any suggestions?

How is your vision?

Learn to use the irons first. Become proficient with the basic rifle. At under 50 yds, you should be able to hit pretty fair.


On the optic.
Remember the old saying "you get what you pay for".

Good luck,

27hand

[Lycanthrope]

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=523807

Good for close range. 2.5 in dot at 50 yards.

Reviews are decent on guns with 10x the recoil of the AR.

Lycangoshootingthrope

[apython]

Thanks guys, I think I'll give the Barska red dot a try. I'm sure I'll upgrade at some point but Right now cheaper is better.

[Kaos]

Originally Posted by 27hand

How is your vision?

Learn to use the irons first. Become proficient with the basic rifle. At under 50 yds, you should be able to hit pretty fair.


On the optic.
Remember the old saying "you get what you pay for".

Good luck,

27hand

Im sticking to irons for a while...gonna shoot CMP to work on my aim.

[schmol]

you can check out this thread:

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/optics-46...tic-223-a.html (first optic, for 223)

[tec]

I don't know who said it, although I'm sure this is the type of quote that has been floating around for as long as optics have been around:

"If you can't shoot through iron sights, you can't shoot."

Don't take that to mean I am insulting anyone's marksmanship abilities, that is certainly not my goal. However, the better one is at fundamental marksmanship, the better they will be in advanced marksmanship.

[glockguy68]

Originally Posted by apython

I need something cheap for my new PAFOA ar 15. I can't spend to much dough on this because I spent more than I was allowed to spend on the rest of the build. I would like to get something under $100, even under $50 if possible. I will only be shooting short range for now, under 50 yards. Any suggestions?

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=359310 ,check this one out,you want something under $50 ? it has good looks,four dif.kind of reticles,light and built strong enough for a .223,40 bucks + shipping and you're on your budget , will serve as good as any other red dot..just my .02 cents.

[Lycanthrope]

I have one of those. It worked perfect until I changed reticals a lot. Then it got a bit loose and the dot would wander. Fine for 50 yards and under. ....and stick to one retical.

Lycanjustsayinthrope