I recently got my first AR, a 16" carbine. I'm just not used to the whole peep sight thing, and I took it out and got terrible groups at 50 yards. Now I now this thing isn't a sniper rifle or anything, but surely it is capable of 2 MOA or better with average brass cased ammo. I know I'm not going to hit golf balls at 1000 yards, but I'd like to hit them at 50, hit a large pie plate at 200, and a man sized target at 300. I'd like to think the rifle is capable of that even if my skill isn't. I want the scope to be semi-tactical if possible, or at least durable for the long haul. Price is an issue, so I don't want cheap junk but I do want good value for the money. In other words, I refuse to buy a scope from Wal Mart, but I can't afford a $1000 Leupold either. I saw Cabela's has a Nikon P-223 for $200. Is that a good scope and a good value? I'd like to keep it between $150-300. I know it won't buy much, but will it buy something halfway decent?