Optics Advice please?

[NTexas_V-Star]

Alrighty, i know i posted that i was going to try to get my AR to be accurate out to 600 meters....but after a little homework, while still doable, it's not practical.

What do I need to be shooting with that gun 600 meters away?

So now I want to settle on 200-300 meters.

Can anyone help point me in the right direction as far as optics?? Brand, model?...

Should I go with a compact model, or go for a more lengthy sight/scope?

TIA

[Chopped54]

My bro-inlaw just built a 24" heavy barrelled .204 AR and is using the Nikko Stirling Night Eater and is very pleased with it...
Not sure it would be my choice, but it is also -$200
http://www.nikkostirling.com/Images/Riflescopes/Platinum/Nighteater/4-16x50.jpg


Named the NIGHTEATER because it was developed for the professional Kangaroo shooters in Australia who hunt exclusively at night, head-shooting kangaroos at 200-300m to harvest the meat and skins.





The NIGHTEATER Scopes are made in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The lenses we use are Grade A which are the best available. Other brands typically use Grades B, C and D to save costs. The lens coatings used are also a key factor in the clarity achieved by the NIGHTEATER range. We offer the exclusive MICROLUX ETE coatings on all lenses, which improves light transfer to the hunter's eyes. Most other maker's only coat the external lens or worse, just use a coloured tint for looks.



PLATINUM NIGHTEATER Illuminated models allow for faster more accurate shooting in low light conditions as the illuminated reticle is more easily seen by your eyes. The brightness is adjustable through 12 settings allowing you to set the brightness to suit the conditions encountered whilst hunting.


Key Features found on all NIGHTEATER scopes
Grade “A” fully multicoated lenses with MICROLUX ETE coatings
One piece body for strength, rigidity and improved accuracy
Saddle parallax adjustment from 10m to infinity
Stylish “built in” sunshade
Fast focus eyepiece
Waterproof as each scope is tested to 1.5m
Shock tested more than 200 times to the equivalent of 240kg!
Nitrogen filled for fog proofing
Nighteater Illuminated Models

[SlowLX]

Alrighty, i know i posted that i was going to try to get my AR to be accurate out to 600 meters....but after a little homework, while still doable, it's not practical.

What do I need to be shooting with that gun 600 meters away?

So now I want to settle on 200-300 meters.

Can anyone help point me in the right direction as far as optics?? Brand, model?...

Should I go with a compact model, or go for a more lengthy sight/scope?

TIA
you can shoot iron sights accurate at 300 if you don't suck...hell you can shoot pretty accurate with iron sights at the 500-600 range from the prone.

[GT98SVO]

Several instructor marines on various websites state they practice shoot the AR at up to 500 yards with sights on man-size target. I think it equates to 3MOA.

Is the rifle a flat-top?

A tall set of rings may be necessary with the bigger bells of the Varmint and Tactical scopes on a flat top AR.

What ammo you shooting? If you get some nice match ammo that works with an accurized rifle, you can make tight groups 1/2MOA or better.

55gr .223 ammo, sighted in at 100 yards, will drop quite a bit beyond 200 yards.