Best scope from the 90's.

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I'm looking to go a different direction with my old 90's Wilson AR. I want to put time correct stuff on it. Starting with a good scope in the 90's time Era.
Can someone recommend one for me. I want big power as this is a target gun only.

 

[Colt556]

The Leupold Vari X III Tactical 3.5-10x with Mil Dot was popular back in the day. Still have a couple on rifles. Not positive on its dates of production.

 

[Dog1]

Leupold Mark 4

 

[Noble Sniper]

The Mk4 is a good scope…. Made it for a long time!!!

 

[Dog1]

The Mk4 is a good scope…. Made it for a long time!!!

I have a handful of weapons that slipped through my hands due to either financial need or otherwise and one of them was a Remington model 700 PSS with a Leopold Mark 4 on it. I would like to have that one back. I bought it new in 1995

 

[Colt556]

I have a handful of weapons that slipped through my hands due to either financial need or otherwise and one of them was a Remington model 700 PSS with a Leopold Mark 4 on it. I would like to have that one back. I bought it new in 1995

I have a 700 PSS I bought right after they came out. Started out with the Vari X III 3.5-10 and then put a MK 4 on it when I got a deal on one. Sent it back to Leupold for an issue and it’s been on the rifle ever since. Nice scopes for sure. My only issue now is that my eyes are getting to the point that I prefer a scope that has the quick adjustable focus ring on the back. The side focus works well too.

 

[mcapo]

Leupold would be my first answer, as well.

Not sure what you mean by "big power" but "way back" in the 90's the availability of affordable high power scopes was nothing like it is today. If its "big power" you want, you might be looking at a fixed power scope like a Weaver T-series.

Unless you want to stick with a period correct 4x Colt or that early Aimpoint? Edit: Google says Aimpoint 3000....those that know can correct me...

 

[kennedy759]

Leupold var X II 3x9 is what I use on my Armalite varmit for target shooting at 100 yds

 

[Hawkeye7br]

Weaver KT-15 if you can find one. I have a couple, and know guys who have several.