Novice with some questions about best uses/purposes for scopes.
I am considering putting a scope on my AR-15 and moving my red dot to the 1 o'clock position. I also have a 30-06 rifle that came with a Nikon SA 3-9X40 scope.
I was originally going to buy a 3-9X40 scope for the AR, but then I thought if I would be better off moving the 30-06's existing scope to my AR, and then getting something even nicer for the 30-06. I figured a 3-9x would be sufficient for the AR given that round's inherent range limitations, whereas the 30-06 could take advantage of a bigger magnification/longer range scope.
1) Is this a good idea in general?
2) Is the Nikon SA 3-9X40 suitable for an AR?
3) Any other suggestions or ideas given these circumstances?
If any other info is needed from me for consideration, please let me know, thanks!
I am considering putting a scope on my AR-15 and moving my red dot to the 1 o'clock position. I also have a 30-06 rifle that came with a Nikon SA 3-9X40 scope.
I was originally going to buy a 3-9X40 scope for the AR, but then I thought if I would be better off moving the 30-06's existing scope to my AR, and then getting something even nicer for the 30-06. I figured a 3-9x would be sufficient for the AR given that round's inherent range limitations, whereas the 30-06 could take advantage of a bigger magnification/longer range scope.
1) Is this a good idea in general?
2) Is the Nikon SA 3-9X40 suitable for an AR?
3) Any other suggestions or ideas given these circumstances?
If any other info is needed from me for consideration, please let me know, thanks!
