OSA opinion needed, best scope under $400 for AR15

[Cavedweller]

I'm buying a scope to throw on my 11.5" SBR AR15. Looking to buy quality but I refuse to pay $600+ for an accessory, ya dig? This is mainly going to be used at the Pawnee Run n Gun.

 

[uncle money bags]

So, what is your price for "quality"?

 

[Cavedweller]

I'd like to stay under $400.

 

[doctorjj]

Primary Arms 1-6x

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Primary Arms 1-6x

What he said.

 

[aviator41]

yup. agree

 

[gmar]

I've heard great things about the 1-6x from Primary Arms but they are heard to find in stock. However, if you want one , there's one for sale in the classifieds.

https://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?205324-Primary-Arms-1-6-ACSS-269-99

 

[Hump66]

Burris Tac-30, not the best but sufficient, and fits your price point.

 

[henschman]

I also say Burris TAC30 or MTAC. They have pretty decent Philippine glass (same as Vortex) instead of Chinese like Primary Arms. I don't own a PA scope, but I have enough experience with Chinese glass to know that I don't want it on anything but a plinker. I have used my TAC30 at a bunch of Run 'n Guns and it works great. The BDC reticle is great for either 55/62 grain 5.56 or 147 grain 7.62x51, with hold-overs out to 600 yards.

 

[jc5420]

I also say Burris TAC30 or MTAC. They have pretty decent Philippine glass (same as Vortex) instead of Chinese like Primary Arms. I don't own a PA scope, but I have enough experience with Chinese glass to know that I don't want it on anything but a plinker. I have used my TAC30 at a bunch of Run 'n Guns and it works great. The BDC reticle is great for either 55/62 grain 5.56 or 147 grain 7.62x51, with hold-overs out to 600 yards.

I own and have owned a few PA products, and they are what they are. For $400 though you can hit the classifieds and find a nice Vortex PST 1-4 used. Picked mine up several years ago for $400 used, IMO it is the best buy in that price range.