All three of these optics are built to take a beating. The Leupold is best for making long shots, the EOTech has a bold reticle for fast shooting, and the Aimpoint is compact and lightweight. When it comes to purchasing an optic for an AR-15, there are two main categories of glass to consider: non-magnified and magnified. Which to choose depends on the type of shooting you plan to do with your rifle.

Non-magnified optics are great with targets from point-blank range out to about 300 yards. If your self-defense rifle might also be used for long-range shooting, an optic with some …read more