bowhunter-tw Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Im in process of building a 16” ar specifically for predator calling, im thinking a 1-10 or 2-12 power range for an optic, maybe a 44 objective at the largest. Any suggestions as to scopes? Looking to stay more on the budget end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Just put one of the cheapy 3-9 power scopes on my wife's that came with my old savage 30-06. I'm thinking the 3x will be good and zoom in if needed. We will see though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couesdeer Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, CatfishKev said: Just put one of the cheapy 3-9 power scopes on my wife's that came with my old savage 30-06. I'm thinking the 3x will be good and zoom in if needed. We will see though.... What he said. 3-9 should be plenty of range for coyote hunting. On a budget, I like Burris FF IIs and second hand Bushnell 3200/4200s. If you have the coin and can find one, the SWFA 3-9X40HD is a fantastic scope in that price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Sounds like the leupold vx1 that I have sitting around is going on it for now! I was thinking about trying an athlon argos hmr 2-12 x 42 for the extra field of view at low power 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I have one of the millions of models of 3.5-10x40 leupold on mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delw Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Been there dont that 40mm objective to small for close quick shooting. or just open sites. Did try a leupold 4.5x14x 50 with 30mm tube it was better than a 1" tube and 40mm objective, the perfect set up is a reflex or red dot on a ar. the burris reflex type sight is a really good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I mean I've never had a problem killing coyotes inside 10 yards or so with the scope set at the minimum setting. Although for close quarters I do prefer the shotty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delw Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I have and havent, for me hard to spot them running inside a scope inside a brushy river bottom/ wash even at 3x but with a reflex there easy to follow as well as a red do. open sights is a givin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 46 minutes ago, Delw said: I have and havent, for me hard to spot them running inside a scope inside a brushy river bottom/ wash even at 3x but with a reflex there easy to follow as well as a red do. open sights is a givin Yeah I can see thick cover being a challenge for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted February 23, 2021 For coyotes, What is the practical max distance for something like a 2moa red dot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delw Report post Posted February 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, CatfishKev said: For coyotes, What is the practical max distance for something like a 2moa red dot? no such thing as practical max distance. its about how far you can shoot accurately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
res7borg Report post Posted October 13, 2021 Is a cabellas 1x4 good to use or should i return it and get a stronger one for my ar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 13, 2021 13 hours ago, res7borg said: Is a cabellas 1x4 good to use or should i return it and get a stronger one for my ar? Should be fine as most shots are less than 50 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted October 13, 2021 1x4, 1x6, 2x7 or even a red dot or holographic. definitely don't need anything fancy as you rarely get a shot beyond 100yds and most much closer as said already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted October 13, 2021 That 3-9 has been working pretty well. 2 foxes and 1 coyote down all around 50yrd shots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
