I don't know about NDD but I was hoping to get a more spirited discussion on this subject. Two heavy hitters weigh in and nobody else has a contribution? Somebody has to stir the pot. LR1947 - I wish I could afford your tastes, the rationale is flawless. Haven't used that scope personally, my tastes run towards TR's list. I can get the Leupold Mk 4 M1 or 3 and a quality mounting system for a little less than you can buy just the scope. NDD - whoever you listen too, make sure they're part of the "toolbox" crowd. One size does not fit all (course you didn't ask your question that way either
). I find that I now prefer variable magnification on the long range scopes vs the fixed 10x or 16x. Sometimes it's better to dial it down to get a wider FOV, especially if the target is suddenly a lot closer. I tend to break my stuff down like TR does. For short range work I like the EOTech - the Aimpoint went on the wife's carbine. I'm looking at an ACOG (probably a TA-31 to replace the ART IV I bought 15 years ago) for one of my M1As (it's only good for about 6" at 400M anyway). If I get the AR-10 the wife promised me it'll have the aforementioned Leupold. THEN, if I get the AR-50 the wife also promised me (she was pissed when Arnie banned them in The Peoples Republic of CA) it'll have a NightForce. (Now that I have a job she's generous!) The wish list is based on personal use or the recommendations of trusted sources (tempered by my budget). FWIW - Peregrino