Question on scopes???

[Shooter McGavin]

Hopefully a few of you fine people on here can share a little insight. I took possession of an M10 AK-47 style rifle recently, this particular model came equipped with a railed forend. I'm wanting to mount a variable power scope like a 1-3 or so but prefer to mount it forward on the rail as opposed to getting a side mount and doing it that way. So, I'll need something with a long eye relief and I don't know maybe some sort of rearward angled mount possibly? Has anyone gone this route? I don't plan on dropping hundreds of dollars on this either, nothing fancy just something simple and rugged. Appreciate anyone who can provide opinions and suggestions. Thank ya much!

 

[Dawico]

I'd put a red dot scope on it. Think Eotech or Aimpoint or a cheaper knock off style.

A scout scope might work but they are hard to find cheap and there aren't many knock offs of those.

You get what you pay for.

 

[Big country]

If that forend is like the rest I've seen I'd side mount. But as is I think You're looking at a " scout scope ". Leopold and Nikon are the only manufacturers that offer these that come to my mind. But I don't know jack about scout Scopes. Both are around $200 I think. Good luck.

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[Shooter McGavin]

I have an AP on my AR and love it but I'd like to go with a variable power scope on this one. Thanks

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I'll see what I can dig up on "scout scopes", appreciate it gents.

 

[Big country]

A scout scope might work but they are hard to find cheap and there aren't many knock offs of those.

You get what you pay for.

I was thinking Bushnell or someone in that price bracket had a scout in their lineup. But I'm not sure. As for the red dot my vortex strike fire is doing good for me. It was $150 I think.

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[soada101]

Nikon P223. Not M. Havnt used it on gun but looked through it last week. Good under 200yrds. Use with both eyes open. Very clear! I just dont know since it was pretty much made for 223 carbine.but worth looking into. Esp for $125-150

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[camd64]

Bushnell has a few in their Trophy XLT lineup for that price range. 2-6x32mm so you would have a good FOV. I have used both the XLT's and the 3200 Elites, good clear glass.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Good deal, thanks. I'll be up at Cabela's tomorrow so I'm gonna check out the aboves and see what my options are. Thanks again men!

 

[soada101]

I went to cabelas the other day.. i MUST say i changed my mind. for 3x9x40 i would spend the extra little bit and get the leupold vx-1. 250 at cabelas. the clarity vs the p223 (although good) just doesnt compare. Changed my mind the INSTANT i looked through it. worth looking at!