Reddit mentions of UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact Scope, AO, 36-color Mil-dot, Rings

Well if you want a quality scope that's a little low. I have this one on my G&P M14 and I love it.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B004KRA4YG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397469145&sr=8-1

The 36 colors are an added bonus. It's a little out of your price range but it's one of the best scopes I've owned.

I'm new at this, but I just bought what I think is the Compact version of the same UTG 3-12x44 AO scope:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KRA4YG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8

I like it so far. It's a little heavier than I was expecting, adding noticeably to the weight of the rifle. And it would be helpful if I could mount it further back, closer to my eye. I bought a 1-piece mount, so I can't slide it further back (the mount really only fits in 1 position on the scope).

The non-Compact version probably extends closer to your eye, so might be easier for mounting comfortably.

I am wondering if that 3-9x32 BugBuster might be a better fit for my needs. It's lighter, at least, and I don't think I need the 12x magnification. I was more interested in the larger objective, figuring that would let in more light, and I thought it provides benefits for eye relief as well.

It's probably pretty hit or miss with low-end optics. I have This UTG on my AR while I save up for an aimpoint/eotech/maybe an acog.

It holds zero, still works fine (lights randomly turn on sometimes when the batteries are in which is odd but not really a problem), and I've used it out to 300 yards successfully.

Looks good. I'll probably order it when I get paid.

EDIT: Any other accessories you would recommend for an EBR? I already have a bipod, and I've been looking at this scope that was recommended by a friend. Other than that and the sling, I don't know what what I should get, if anything

Hmm. I don't know that people really scope match rifles so I wouldn't recommend it personally. I guess it depends what you're planning to do with them but I'd scope the hw55 if they were mine. Even with in .177 you should be able to easily reach out to ~50 yards without heavy winds. For me it's still a toss up between the 3-9 and the 4-12, I have both and love them both. I really like my 4-12 though - even at close distances of 10-15 yards - because I like being able to zoom in and pick out my target. The 3-9 is more than enough for casual plinking though.

[3-9 Leapers UTG AO] (https://www.amazon.com/UTG-3-12X44-Compact-36-color-Mil-dot/dp/B004KRA4YG)
This is by far the best value with many premium features for about $100.

[Hawke 3-9 AO] (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Hawke_Sport_Optics_3_9x40_AO_Sport_HD_Rifle_Scope_30_30_Duplex_Reticle_1_4_MOA_1_Tube/4405)
People swear by Hawke and this is a good entry level one. They have some really great scopes in the 200 - 300 range too.

I'm thinking of buying the next model up for my AR15

https://www.amazon.ca/Leapers-3-12X44-Compact-Mil-Dot-Colors/dp/B004KRA4YG/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i3_r?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=Q5DCZYRC7G42YWN207B8&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=b06971ce-9992-44c1-9ee0-eb9792e71b5e&pf_rd_i=desktop

A cheap, but badass scope for my AR.

How about this scope instead? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KRA4YG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004KRA4YG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
This is the scope and I really love the bipod 1” grouping about 250-300 yards need to find more space to shoot.