help buying a scope

[gunner118]

I have a 20'' a2 upper and I am looking for a reliable scope that will get up to 500 yds. I've been looking at the bushnell elite 3200 3-9x50.

[Epinephrine]

Bushnell is a great brand. Bushnell, Leupold, and Simmons seem to be the top scopes for AR15's if you arnt into the tactical theme.

[gunner118]

Thanks, do you think it would be ok to mount it on top of the carry handle?

[Epinephrine]

Sure. It will be kinda high for a proper, let alone comfortable cheek weld, but it will still work fine. What mount do you plan on using? If you can, get a decent NATO STANAG mount with a see thru tunnel so oyu can still use your iron sights if you wish.

[JE3146]

Just rememer the higher you go, the more complex it is to plan the bullet drop in the glass the further you shoot.. so... take that into consideration

[gunner118]

Sorry I hav'nt been able to reply I've had stuff to do. I think I'll just stick with the iron sights.

[Epinephrine]

No need to cut yourself short. If you want a scope get one. Just sight it in with the load you plan on using and be done with it.