[Maytag]

Okay, so optics. I’ve heard good things about (and also got to try) the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 LPVO. Seems like a really good contender for its price range.

But I’m not sure I really want to put one of these on my first build. Honestly, I was thinking more about RD+3x (like a Romeo and Juliet combo, or similar) to learn how to use a RD. I’ve shot rifles with scopes almost exclusively over the years so I’m comfortable using them, just thinking about doing something different, at least for starters. I suppose there is always the option of building another AR for specific optics.

So anyway, whatcha’ll got to say about what to use? What are your favorites and advice about the different kinds? I’ve done a little minimal research. Seems like it kinda boils down to:

RD + Irons + optional magnification for RD – relatively cheap and functional, practical in terms of shot range for many real and theoretical situations, conducive to both-eye-open shooting unlike many scopes

Holo – Not too sure how this is differentiated from RD, other than some seem to have a different shape and cost more?

LPVO – starts getting pricier, but more important if you plan on taking a lot of long range shots (such as hunting)

ACOG – sound nice but so expensive that I haven’t researched them that much… probably not something I want to start with