Scope suggestions

gunfanx3 · August 20, 2010, 18:25

My eyes are getting older (along with the rest of me) and want to put a scope on my Sig 556 Classic. I will be shooting in 100-300 yard range and need some suggestions.

The rifle came with the diopter rear sight and a mini-red dot scope, but I want something that will be a little clearer (for me) at further ranges. Cost is a factor but not an overwhelming issue. ACOG, which one or perhaps another brand that is good but not as expensive?

Would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom from the members.

Thanks,

gunfax3

**W.E.G.** · August 20, 2010, 18:33

Leupold VX-II will do 99% of what you need a scope to do any realistic shooting application.

Things like ACOG's do have a "cool look" factor - but are still nothing really more than a telescope with a crosshair.

You decide whether the ACOG features make it really worth three or four times the price of a VX-II.

Can't beat the warranty on Leupold gold-ring scopes.

gunfanx3 · August 21, 2010, 18:30

W.E.G.
Thanks for your opinion. Price is a consideration but not the overwhelming consideration and value is something that I prize highly. The Vari has a lot of good points, and of course, it is a Leopold/

gunfanx3

August 20, 2010, 18:25	#1
gunfanx3 Registered FALaholic #: 20682 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central texas Posts: 189	Scope suggestions My eyes are getting older (along with the rest of me) and want to put a scope on my Sig 556 Classic. I will be shooting in 100-300 yard range and need some suggestions. The rifle came with the diopter rear sight and a mini-red dot scope, but I want something that will be a little clearer (for me) at further ranges. Cost is a factor but not an overwhelming issue. ACOG, which one or perhaps another brand that is good but not as expensive? Would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom from the members. Thanks, gunfax3

August 20, 2010, 18:33	#2
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	Leupold VX-II will do 99% of what you need a scope to do any realistic shooting application. Things like ACOG's do have a "cool look" factor - but are still nothing really more than a telescope with a crosshair. You decide whether the ACOG features make it really worth three or four times the price of a VX-II. Can't beat the warranty on Leupold gold-ring scopes. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

August 21, 2010, 18:30	#3
gunfanx3 Registered FALaholic #: 20682 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central texas Posts: 189	Scope W.E.G. Thanks for your opinion. Price is a consideration but not the overwhelming consideration and value is something that I prize highly. The Vari has a lot of good points, and of course, it is a Leopold/ gunfanx3

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