I bought this one for my first. Wasn't all that expensive but seems to be good glass.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/...-sunshade.html

Those would both fit the bill for range work. When it comes to hard core use red dot optics, Aimpoints are where it's at.

I actually went ahead and bought the P-223 in 3x32. I've got enough high powered scopes on other guns and have a Rem 700 in .223 with an 18x scope. I wanted a little magnification though. Seemed to fit the bill. It's on backorder everywhere so I will be waiting a while I guess.

Nice rifle. Did you ever get your optic?

Slick build. I always love the look of the stainless barrels. Did you ever think of the M223 1-4x scope? I have one on my rifle and and get really solid hits out to 300 with no issues at all...but if you do go that way do not get the point blank retical. I have that on mine and I am not a fan. Id rather have the standard nikoplex.

Good luck! Im sure that thing is gonna be a tack driver.