Optics help

[zmoore1991]

I recently purchased an MSAR STG-556 from another individual on THR and I'm now looking to get some optics for it.

I'm a college student on a budget, so I'm not looking at Eotechs or anything that high-end. Seems about $100 is where I'm comfortable. I know I'm not going to get the perfect sight for that, but I'm sure I could find something good enough for me.

I know I want some back up iron sights, and found these 45* offset sights for pretty cheap.

As far as actual optics though, I'm sort of torn. I like the idea of a reflex/dot sight, but would also like to be able to go longer distance without guessing exactly what I'm aiming at.
A friend recommended this Konus that seems promising, but then I came across a couple of UTG? scopes on Amazon. One is a 3-12x44, and the other is a 3-9x32 "CQB". They both have pretty good reviews and both seem like they'd let me hit at least 100 yards with no real issues, but I was looking to see if anyone has had any experience with them on here? (Well, any experience with any of these sights, really.)

On this sort of rifle, could I get away with a scope on top for longer-range stuff and the BUIS off on the side for closer-range stuff?

Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Zach

 

[greyling22]

For backup irons those are probably fine, but I would spend 40 bucks more and get a quality 1-4 or 2-7x scope.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-2x-7x-35mm-fullfield-ii-scopes.html. for example.

But I actually prefer the glass and controls on the sightron I just bought. I got a 4-12, but ,maybe one of these?
http://www.opticsplanet.com/sightron-si-hunter-1-75-4x32-riflescope.html
http://www.opticsplanet.com/sightron-si-hunter-2-7x35-riflescope-w-crosshair-reticle.html

 

[YZ]

You may find even 7x too much for your bullpup. Unless you plan on bench resting it, go 1-4x. That would cover you for fast off hand shots and as much magnification as you want unsupported. The MSAR /AUG wasn't built for distance precision. You can have a red dot in the crosshairs (trijicon and leupold make those, I own a leupold). Your rifle naturally wants smaller, lighter optics.