Sights & Optics
AR-15 Optics & Sights
Choosing the right optic for your AR-15 can be a daunting task, but it's essential for improving accuracy and optimizing your shooting experience. With a wide range of optics available, from red dot sights to scopes and Low-Power Variable Optics (LPVOs), the key is to match your optic to your shooting needs. This page is here to simplify your search, offering detailed insights and comparisons of top-rated AR-15 optics. We're here to guide you, helping you quickly find the best fit and make informed decisions, relieving you of the overwhelming task.
Purpose of Use
Understanding your specific shooting purpose is the key to selecting the right optic for your AR-15. Red dot sights and holographic sights are perfect for quick target acquisition in close quarters. LPVOs offer versatility across varying ranges, while high-magnification scopes are the go-to for long-range precision. This knowledge empowers you to make an informed decision.
Magnification Needs
Magnification requirements vary with distance:
Magnification Needs
Magnification requirements vary with distance:
- 0-100 yards: Red dot or holographic sights for fast, close-quarters shooting.
- 100-300 yards: LPVOs and prism scopes for versatile options.
- 300+ yards: High-magnification scopes ensure accuracy for distant targets.
Reticle Type
Choose a reticle that suits your shooting style. Simple dot reticles allow quick target acquisition, while detailed reticles provide precision and holdover for long-range shots.
Durability & Battery Life
When it comes to optics for tactical or rugged settings, durability and extended battery life are not just features, they're necessities. These qualities ensure dependable performance in all environments, giving you the security and peace of mind you need when out in the field.
Choose a reticle that suits your shooting style. Simple dot reticles allow quick target acquisition, while detailed reticles provide precision and holdover for long-range shots.
Durability & Battery Life
When it comes to optics for tactical or rugged settings, durability and extended battery life are not just features, they're necessities. These qualities ensure dependable performance in all environments, giving you the security and peace of mind you need when out in the field.
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NcSTAR AR-15 Flip Up Rear Sight
NcSTAR
MSRP: $32.99$28.95NcSTAR AR-15 Flip Up Rear Sight This NcStar AR15 Flip Up Rear Sight will fit virtually all AR-15, M4, and M16 flattop Picatinny rail upper receivers. The NcStar Flip Up Rear Sight is fully adjustable for elevation and windage by adjustable controls. In...MSRP: $32.99$28.95 -
Northtac Assault Optic 1-4X28
Northtac
Now: $149.95Was: $169.95Northtac Assault Optic 1-4X28 The Northtac Assault Optic is a 1-4X power variable optic that offers target acquisition capabilities spanning from close quarters to mid range. The variable zoom adjustment ensures no target is out of focus, and...Now: $149.95Was: $169.95 -
Primary Arms Classic Series 25mm Push Button Red Dot Sight - 3 MOA Dot
Primary Arms
$129.99Primary Arms Classic Series 25mm Push Button Red Dot Sight - 3 MOA Dot Precision for any budget. Classic Series™ optics and accessories are perfect for the budget-focused marksmen. All Classic Series products come with a lifetime warranty, showing...$129.99 -
Primary Arms SLx Rotary Knob 25mm Microdot Gen II with AutoLive - ACSS-CQB Red Dot Reticle
Primary Arms
$199.99Primary Arms SLx Rotary Knob 25mm Microdot Gen II with AutoLive - ACSS-CQB Red Dot Reticle This Primary Arms red dot sight is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics built their reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo...$199.99 -
Primary Arms SLx RS-10 1x23mm Mini Reflex Sight - 3 MOA Dot
Primary Arms
$199.99Primary Arms SLx RS-10 1x23mm Mini Reflex Sight - 3 MOA Dot This Primary Arms red dot sight is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics built their reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo rigorous field-testing during...$199.99 -
Strike Industries T1 Three Piece Low Profile Riser (Black)
Strike Industries
MSRP: $49.95$47.95Strike Industries T1 Three Piece Low Profile Riser (Black) The Strike Industries T1 Riser Mount is a low profile, lightweight, T1 mount for AR platforms. Set at the ideal height for an absolute co-witness or lower 1/3 utilizing an additional...MSRP: $49.95$47.95 -
Strike Industries Universal (Optics) Mount for Glock - Black
Strike Industries
MSRP: $54.95$44.95Strike Industries Universal (Optics) Mount for Glock- Black Strike Industries is proud to introduce a revolutionary new product The Universal (Optics) Mount for Glock. It has the lowest height-over-bore mount in the industry without the hassle...MSRP: $54.95$44.95 -
Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x44
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $239.99$169.99Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x44 With long eye relief, a fast-focus eyepiece, fully multi-coated lenses and resettable MOA turrets, there is no compromising with the Crossfire II. Built to withstand recoil and impact, this rifle scope is ruggedly constructed...MSRP: $239.99$169.99 -
Vortex Defender-ST Micro Red Dot
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $469.99$329.99Vortex Defender-ST Micro Red Dot Introducing the Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Red Dot DFST-MRD3, your ultimate companion for all shooting pursuits, from handguns to shotguns and beyond. Designed to meet the demands of any shooting scenario, this versatile...MSRP: $469.99$329.99 -
Vortex SPC-404 SPARC AR Solar Red Dot - 2 MOA
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $399.99$279.99Vortex SPC-404 SPARC AR Solar Red Dot - 2 MOA Get on target quickly with the 1x22 SPARC SolAR Reflex Dot Sight from Vortex Optics. Building on the success of the original version, this model gets an upgrade with the addition of a solar...MSRP: $399.99$279.99 -
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm FFP EBR-8 MOA LPVO w/ Cantilever 2" Offset 30mm Mount
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $799.99$599.99Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm FFP EBR-8 MOA LPVO w/ Cantilever 2" Offset 30mm Mount The Ultimate LPVO Kit for Tactical Precision and All-Day Shooting Comfort The Vortex® Strike Eagle® 1-8x24mm FFP EBR-8 MOA LPVO paired with a Sport Cantilever 2"...MSRP: $799.99$599.99 -
Vortex Strikefire II Red Dot Sight
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $274.99$199.99Vortex Strikefire II Red Dot Sight Whether you are building a new AR-15, buying an AR-308, or practically any semi-automatic rifle with a picatinny top rail, one of the first things you need to consider buying, aside from ammo, is a reliable optic suited...MSRP: $274.99$199.99 -
Vortex Venom 1-6×24 SFP 30mm Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Reticle
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $449.99$299.99Vortex Venom 1-6×24 SFP 30mm Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Reticle The all-new Vortex® Venom® 1-6x24 SFP AR-BDC3 MOA LPVO is an entry-level LPVO scope engineered to deliver ultrareliable performance in any shooting application. This rifle scope...MSRP: $449.99$299.99 -
EOTECH HWS XPS2 Holographic Weapons Sight - OD Green
EOTech
MSRP: $629.00$599.95EOTECH HWS XPS2 Holographic Weapons Sight - OD Green The HWS XPS2 ODG is the non night-vision version of Eotech's shortest and lightest HWS sight so far. The CR123 lithium battery configuration of the XPS2 provides additional rail space, leaving more...MSRP: $629.00$599.95 -
Holosun Technologies 407C-X2 Red Dot Sight 2 MOA
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $288.22Now: $244.95Was: $249.95Holosun Technologies 407C-X2 Red Dot Sight 2 MOA The HS407C is an open reflex optical sight designed for pistol applications. Features include Holosun's Super LED with up to 50k hours battery life, 2MOA dot only, Solar Failsafe, and Shake Awake...MSRP: $288.22Now: $244.95Was: $249.95 -
Leupold Rifleman 1" Detachable Rings Matte
Leupold
MSRP: $24.99Now: $16.95Was: $24.99Leupold Rifleman 1" Detachable Rings Matte Leupold’s aluminum Rifleman® mounts are an economical alternative to steel mounts, yet these rings and bases still provide the strength and accuracy you expect from Leupold®. This model is...MSRP: $24.99Now: $16.95Was: $24.99 -
Primary Arms SLx 3X MicroPrism with Red Illuminated ACSS Raptor 7.62/300BO Reticle - Yard - FDE
Primary Arms
$319.99Primary Arms SLx 3X MicroPrism with Red Illuminated ACSS Raptor 7.62/300BO Reticle - Yard - FDE This Primary Arms MicroPrism is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics built their reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo...$319.99 -
SIG Sauer ROMEO7 Red Dot Sight 1x30mm - 2 MOA
Sig Sauer
MSRP: $259.99$199.99SIG Sauer ROMEO7 Red Dot Sight 1x30mm - 2 MOA The Sig Sauer Romeo 7 full-size red-dot sight provides the civilian and armed professional with a robust 1x aiming solution optimized for today’s MSR platforms, regardless of caliber. The battery life...MSRP: $259.99$199.99 -
Strike Industries REX Lightweight Low Profile Riser (BLU)
Strike Industries
MSRP: $35.95$33.95Strike Industries REX Lightweight Low Profile Riser (BLU) The REX Riser is a low profile, lightweight riser for AR platforms. Set at the ideal height for co-witnessing while using the Strike Industries Reflex Exoskeleton mount with either A2...MSRP: $35.95$33.95 -
Strike Industries T1 Three Piece Low Profile Riser (RED)
Strike Industries
MSRP: $51.95$49.95Strike Industries T1 Three Piece Low Profile Riser (RED) The Strike Industries T1 Riser Mount is a low profile, lightweight, T1 mount for AR platforms. Set at the ideal height for an absolute co-witness or lower 1/3 utilizing an additional spacer...MSRP: $51.95$49.95 -
UTG 3.9" Red/Green Circle Dot Reflex Sight
Leapers / UTG
MSRP: $89.97$87.95UTG 3.9" Red/Green Circle Dot Reflex Sight With the Leapers UTG 1x34 Millimeter Illuminated Reflex Sight you'll get absolute co-witness when you pair this with iron sights, and the reinforced windage and elevation adjustment provide added zero...MSRP: $89.97$87.95 -
Vortex Crossfire II 3-12x56 SFP V-Brite MOA Hog Hunter
Vortex Optics
MSRP: $419.99$299.99Vortex Crossfire II 3-12x56 SFP V-Brite MOA Hog Hunter Our mission-specific Crossfire II Hog Hunter riflescope excels when hunting in the lowest light, from early evening to the first glimmer of dawn. Thanks to fully multi-coated optics with...MSRP: $419.99$299.99 -
Aero Precision Ultralight 34mm Scope Mount, Extended - FDE
Aero Precision
MSRP: $130.00$106.95Aero Precision Ultralight 34mm Scope Mount, Extended - FDE Featuring a rigid, lightweight design, our Ultralight 34mm Extended Scope Mount features a rear ring that is pushed forward 1", resulting in better eye relief. This scope mount is designed to...MSRP: $130.00$106.95 -
Aim Sports 1" High, 1.6" Long Riser Mount/High Profile
Aim Sports Inc.
MSRP: $14.99$11.95Aim Sports 1" High, 1.6" Long Riser Mount/High Profile Perfect for adding correct height for optics on your AR-15 or tactical rifle. With 1.6” of rail space, this mount brings the sight plane up by 1”. Features: Black anodized aircraft...MSRP: $14.99$11.95 -
Daniel Defense A1.5® Fixed Rear Sight
Daniel Defense
$98.00Daniel Defense A1.5® Fixed Rear Sight The lightweight, streamlined design of the Daniel Defense A1.5 Fixed Rear Sight makes it the optimum back up iron sight for shooters using today's most popular reflex optics. Its well thought out design does not...$98.00 -
Daniel Defense Aimpoint Micro Mount
Daniel Defense
$101.00Daniel Defense Aimpoint Micro Mount The Daniel Defense Micro Mount is designed to securely mount a variety of popular optics to your flat-top upper receiver including Aimpoint's Micro R-1, H-1, H-2, T-1, T-2, Vortex's Sparc I & II, Primary Arms'...$101.00 -
Daniel Defense Rail Mounted Fixed Front Sight
Daniel Defense
$68.95Daniel Defense Rail Mounted Fixed Front Sight The lightweight, streamlined design of the Daniel Defense Rail-Mount Fixed Front Sight makes it unobtrusive and snag-free. The one piece design makes it easy to install on any MIL-STD-1913 rail and it...$68.95 -
EOTech 512 Holographic Sight
EOTech
MSRP: $525.00$499.00EOTech 512 Holographic Sight The HWS 512™ is perfect for anyone who wants fast target acquisition, reliability, durability, and the anyplace availability of AA batteries without the need for night-vision compatibility. The 512 is our...MSRP: $525.00$499.00 -
Holosun HS403R 2 MOA Micro Red Dot Sight
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $211.75$179.99Holosun HS403R 2 MOA Micro Red Dot Sight Holosun Technologies, Micro Red Dot, 2MOA Dot, 65MOA Circle, 1X Power, 20MM Objective, Hi and Low Mount In Box, Bottom Battery Tray, Mounting Tool And Lens Cloth, Black Finish Model: 403R Type: Red...MSRP: $211.75$179.99 -
Holosun Technologies 507K-X2 Red Dot Sight 2 MOA
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $348.22$295.99Holosun Technologies 507K-X2 Red Dot Sight 2 MOA The HS507K X2 is an open reflex optical sight designed for concealed carry pistol applications. The X2 Series pistol optics feature two improvements. First is the addition of Lock Mode from our...MSRP: $348.22$295.99 -
Holosun Technologies HM3X 3X Magnifier
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $352.93$299.99Holosun Technologies HM3X 3X Magnifier Since Holosun's inception in 2013, their main goal has been to bring cutting edge technology to the end user. Holosun continuously strives to improve and innovate by producing technology that makes sense and...MSRP: $352.93$299.99 -
Holosun Technologies Micro Red Dot Sight 2MOA
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $307.05$260.99Holosun Technologies Micro Red Dot 2MOA The HS503CU is a new micro red dot optic equipped with a 65 MOA circle dot reticle with the option of switching to a 2MOA dot only. Holosun's highly efficient light emitting diodes and solar panels allow Holosun...MSRP: $307.05$260.99 -
Holosun Technologies Solar Red Dot Sight 2MOA
Holosun Technologies
MSRP: $235.28$219.95Holosun Technologies Solar Red Dot Sight 2MOA TThe HS403C is a solar version of the successful HS403A. Holosun's highly efficient light emitting diodes and solar panels allow Holosun solar optics to run without a battery in many lighting conditions...MSRP: $235.28$219.95 -
LBE AR 15 Front Sight Base
LBE Unlimited
MSRP: $44.99$44.95LBE AR 15 Front Sight Base Elevate your AR-15's performance with the LBE Unlimited Complete "F" Marked Front Sight Base. This all-inclusive package includes the Front Sight Base itself, "F" marked for easy identification, taper pins, a sight post,...MSRP: $44.99$44.95 -
Magpul MBUS PRO Offset Front Sight
Magpul Industries
MSRP: $99.95$94.95Magpul MBUS PRO Offset Front Sight The Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Front Sight is an innovative solution for shooters seeking a reliable backup to magnified optics. Designed to mount on M1913 Picatinny rails, this sight is part of the highly regarded...MSRP: $99.95$94.95 -
Magpul MBUS PRO Offset Rear Sight
Magpul Industries
MSRP: $119.95$113.95Magpul MBUS PRO Offset Rear Sight The Magpul MBUS PRO Offset Rear Sight is a robust, Melonited steel sight designed for seamless integration with M1913 Picatinny rails, providing a reliable backup for magnified optics. This sight, part of the...MSRP: $119.95$113.95 -
Midwest Industries 1" Gen 2 Scope Mount
Midwest Industries
MSRP: $157.95$146.95Midwest Industries 1" Gen 2 Scope Mount Precision Forward Offset Scope Mount with Superior Durability for AR Platform Rifles. The Midwest Industries 1" Gen 2 Scope Mount is designed for shooters who demand a heavy-duty, forward offset mounting solution...MSRP: $157.95$146.95 -
Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Flip-Up Rear Sight
Midwest Industries
MSRP: $94.95$89.95Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Flip-Up Rear Sight Unlock unparalleled accuracy and reliability with the Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Flip-Up Rear Sight. This meticulously engineered rear sight is your perfect companion whether you own an AR15, M4,...MSRP: $94.95$89.95 -
Northtac FLX Reflex Sight
Northtac
MSRP: $47.99$34.95Northtac FLX Reflex Sight The Northtac 1x20mm FLX Reflex Sight is an extremely durable compact sight that mounts to Picatinny/Weaver style rails. It features 11 brightness levels a crisp 3MOA dot reticle and unlimited eye relief. The anodized aluminum...MSRP: $47.99$34.95 -
Ruger Rapid Deploy Rear Sight
Ruger
MSRP: $49.95$45.95Ruger Rapid Deploy Rear Sight The custom-designed Ruger(R) Rapid Deploy Rear Sight seamlessly integrates on the Ruger(R) SR-22(R) Rifle, AR-556(R) , SR-556(R), SR-762(R) and any modern sporting rifle with a same-plane Picatinny rail mounting system. The...MSRP: $49.95$45.95