AR Rangefinding Optics

[drafter117]

I've been looking alot at products Burris and Nikon have in scopes. These two manufacturers have range finding scopes built for an AR platform. I'm curious if anyone has one of these and can provide some imput. Probably would not buy a Burris but it does have some nice features.

thank you!

 

[42769vette]

there are alot of scopes on the market that have a range finding capabilities.

how far do you intend to shoot the rifle? (min and max ranges)

 

[cwillour]

Are you talking about the integrated laser rangefinders? Or just subtension marks (or similar) that can be used to calculate range?

 

[42769vette]

Are you talking about the integrated laser rangefinders? Or just subtension marks (or similar) that can be used to calculate range?

I think he is referring to a measuring reticle

I don't think Nikon maker anything with a integral laser

 

[cwillour]

I think he is referring to a measuring reticle

I don't think Nikon maker anything with a integral laser

I wasn't certain if he was thinking of these:

Laser IRT - Riflescopes | Nikon Hunting

Scopes - rifle scopes, handgun scopes, hunting scopes by Burris Optics

 

[42769vette]

I wasn't certain if he was thinking of these:

Laser IRT - Riflescopes | Nikon Hunting

Scopes - rifle scopes, handgun scopes, hunting scopes by Burris Optics

Maybe he is, I didn't know Nikon had released anything like that

 

[drafter117]

I was looking at the nikon irt with a BDC recticle for the 5.56. Range to 600m. Was curious if anyone had these types of scope and how well they liked it. Any drawbacks to this that they found.

 

[melensdad]

I've been looking alot at products Burris and Nikon have in scopes. These two manufacturers have range finding scopes built for an AR platform. I'm curious if anyone has one of these and can provide some imput. Probably would not buy a Burris but it does have some nice features.

thank you!

I have the Burris version of that scope, I like it. Its mounted on one of my ARs chambered for the 6.5 Grendel. The laser rangerfinder seems to be very accurate, it provides a digital read out that is very clear. I believe the rangefinder is supposed to be accurate out to 750+ yards, I've not tried it out that far. You need to know your bullet drop at each distance, if you know that, the scope gives you a read out and tells you how many yards you are from the target. Using your bullet drop data, and the distance read out, you can pretty much hit any target you aim at.

BTW, the Burris comes with a turret that you can customize for your bullet drop, so it works with any caliber, any bullet weight. You customize the turret and you are good to go.