I ordered my first ar and am reading.
I have a Burris 2x8 signature scope from my old 30 06.
Why aren't they popular? They have huge fields of view gather light etc.
Tia
Edit. I changed the title as I continue to build
I started to read replies, but gave up on the grossly off-topic trolling.
First, not sure what scope you have, but Burris makes a Signature HD in 2-10, not 2-8. Before the Signature HD line, they made several models of 2-7s. Both are excellent hunting optics, which is their primary purpose. Have the Sig HD 2-10 on .223 and a .308/6.5CM AR pattern uppers.
Most folks consider ARs to be short range, medium caliber carbines. But, they can easily go to 600 yards and beyond with the right bullet, marksmanship and sighting system. My main competition AR wears a RT6 (1-6) for 3Gun where shots go out to 600 yards. 90% of my shots, on 10 to 16 inch targets out to that 600 yards are hits. When I put the RT15 (3-15) and shoot as the carbine shooter in a Precision match, I shoot out to 900+ yards, and the 600 and in are the "easy" shots. The RT line is a 30mm tube, which lets in more light, and a wider FOV than the 1" tubes on the Signature line. Move to a 34 or 35mm tube, and you get even more light and FOV.
So optic (and ammo, tune, even trigger and handguard) are purpose driven. If you want to shoot varmints with an AR, you might want something like a 3-15 or even 4-20. If you want to shoot 3Gun or Practical Carbine Competition, a 1-6 or 1-8 might be best. If you want to plink a little, hunt a little, then a 2-7 might be a good choice. If you want to use it for HD too, slap on a laser or a side red dot. If you just want a CQB, then a Red dot, Prism or Irons are best.
