What magnification is needed for AR-15?

What magnification is needed for AR-15?

3-9x is a very common size, but some of the more expensive scopes can offer up to 3-20x. Scopes for long-range shooting are offered with extreme magnification of up to 40x or 60x.

What sight should I put on my AR-15?

I only advise Class IV optics for AR-15 rifles that will primarily be used from a bench or other stable platform in a long-range or precision shooting format. For practical marksmanship or field use, most shooters will be better served by an optic from Class I, II, or III.

What brand optics do the military use?

Since the ACOG® became the Official Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) of the US Marine Corps in 2004, Trijicon has been honored with many more U.S. Military partnerships—including the RMR® Type 2 being selected as the official USSOCOM Miniature Aiming System Day Optics Program.

What scope magnification do snipers use?

10x scope
While their standard 10x scope is the ideal magnification for target at medium to long range, it’s best suited for 250 to 1000 yards. When shooting under this distance, the 10x scope is more of a disadvantage because the range of view is decreased. If the target moves sideways, it moves out of view.

What optics does the USMC use?

Specifically, the LPVO the Marines chose is the Trijicon VCOG. VCOG stands for Variable Combat Optical Gunsight and is a 1 to 8 powered optic. The Marines labeled the VCOG as the SCO or Squad Common Optic.

Can you use red dot for 100 yards?

Typically, if you use a red dot sight without any magnification, you can easily aim at a target as far as 100 yards away, if not more.

What optic does Socom use?

SOCOM chose the Trijicon RMR to outfit handguns, rifles, and the Marine Corps uses it on machine guns. It’s a rugged and dependable optic that can absorb abuse at a crazy high level. It’s a never-say-die kind of optic that comes in a wide variety of configurations.