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Scope for AR-10
BlackPowderJam
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ArmaLite AR-10 TAC 16" I would like to know which scope you would recommend, I would be using it at 300 yards and under, bad weather,durable etc. Price does not matter, but - that said why but an over kill scope on it, right. Thank you for your time.
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Given your parameters, I might suggest limited power scopes due to the lack of yardage you claim. But, as in most situations, I find myself just trying other yardages to see if I can manage good groups at longer ranges. For me, there is nothing worse than being limited by under-powered scopes when I really want to step out a little further if needed.
If you take some time, there are dozens of reviews of scopes suited to the .308 Win. in the AR platform. You can have choices from the tiny red dot scopes up and including the best of the long range Competition scopes. I really don't see you mounting a 40x power scope on an AR10 rifle but you might consider:
Nikon M .308 Tactical Scope w/BDC
http://www.goodgamehunting.com/best-scope-for-308/
https://www.dailyshooting.com/best-scope-for-ar-10/
http://deerhuntingfield.com/best-scope-for-ar-10/
https://bestar15scope.org/top-ar-10-scopes/
This has consistently and repeatedly been the top selection of scopes for both the .308 Win. and the AR10 platform rifles. It's not expensive comparatively, yet it will stand up to the types of abuse hunters can put on their rifles when tramping through the woods or wading through swamps. The reticle is set up specifically for this cartridge. It has the magnification range to make use of the .308 Win. cartridge when you decide to use the slightly longer range 175 grain bullets.
Other than this scope, I can agree with the Nightforce and the PST for your stated needs. Both are excellent scopes which will stand you in good stead for anything you might want to do within your goals.
Best.
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It is a good and durable scope.