Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36 scope for 1st AR build

[wnycollector]

I picked up an AR lower a few months ago and I am currently waiting for my 20" flat top upper to arrive (hopefully sometime this summer!). I am thinking about optics now and I ran across a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36 scope for ~$350 at cdnn. The rifle will be used 95% of the time for punching paper from 100-300 yards. This scope fits my budget ($400) any opinions and/or alternatives?

 

[jmr40]

The best all around scope in my opinion. That is a great price, Leupold has discontinued the entire VX line and are replacing them with something similar, but more expensive. They won't last long at that price.

 

[edelbrock]

That is a good price. If it is going to be 95% punching paper at 100-300 yards you may want to get a higher power scope.

 

[dakotasin]

great scope at a great price.

that said, it wouldn't be my choice for an ar build, but if it fits your theme and desires, there's no flies on it.

 

[Walkalong]

Super scope. Huge field of view at low power, and high enough magnification for long work, despite the fact that more power does make that easier.

I have one on my bolt action .308.

 

[longdayjake]

I shoot rockchucks at 200 yards with mine. great scope.

 

[wnycollector]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going to grab it.