KSFrostie
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No. I bought it new in carroll county. Why?
AR 15 Optics Question
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No. I bought it new in carroll county. Why?
sailskidrive
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I sold one on consignment there, which coincidentally is in Carroll County.
KSFrostie
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so you know the platform?? How did you mount optics?
- Aug 17, 2011
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At this point you really need to decide what your primary method of sighting is going to be - magnified optic, red dot type, or irons.
Make that decision, and everything else should fall into place.
Make that decision, and everything else should fall into place.
- Aug 17, 2011
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This is one I built from the ground up for my bro/sis-in-law, a fixed FSB as yours. Did a beginner RDS on a riser to get them going.
If they want to swap out to a scope or some other RDS, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
This is one I built from the ground up for my bro/sis-in-law, a fixed FSB as yours. Did a beginner RDS on a riser to get them going.
If they want to swap out to a scope or some other RDS, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
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KSFrostie
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Ok then. Can anyone recommend a tactial scope for me? Something that looks LIKE the NCstar that isn't that doesn't cost a ton of money
sailskidrive
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I had an A3 style carry handle on it...
KSFrostie
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I think I am just going to get a riser, new optics and maybe an offset mount. I just need to figure out some quality optics I like.
KSFrostie
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Is there anything wrong with this one? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/7-FM3926T
sailskidrive
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You don't need a riser... How about something like this:
KSFrostie
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You don't need a riser... How about something like this:
hmmm... Scope like that tend to not work for me.
KSFrostie
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Ok, So maybe the better question is what companies should i stay away from?
KSFrostie
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apparently all the scopes I like the look of are from china. NCstar, AIM Sports. If i like it it must be terrible
sailskidrive
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Sounds like you want an ACOG.
Check out the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x... Its built like a Tank, has a CQB reticle and crosshairs....
Check out the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x... Its built like a Tank, has a CQB reticle and crosshairs....
KSFrostie
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Yeah I do want an ACOG. But No i can't afford it.
ObsceneJesster
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- Jan 31, 2011
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He doesn't want a Vortex Viper because he doesn't like the look of those scopes. He only likes the look of the ACOG type scopes.
@ the OP... Seriously, if you only want a ACOG like scope or "tactical scope" then your options are going to be limited. You either drop a grand or so on a Trij (the real thing) or you buy a cheap Chinese knock off that won't last a year. If you open your options up to other kinds of sights then you will have way more choices in the mid range category such as the Vortex above of you want magnified optics. If you don't want to change anything on your rifle such as the gas block or cutting down the A2 sight then your best bet is a Red Dot either with or without a magnifier behind it. You could mount the red dot on a mount that gives a lower 1/3rd co-witness and not have to worry about your front sight effecting the sight picture.
There are tons of options obviously. You just have to either A. Put the work in or B. Put the money down.
Sorry if I came off like an ass hole but buying an optic just because you like the appearance of it is not a very smart thing to do. Buy one based on durability or which reticle gives you the best sight picture.
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@ the OP... Seriously, if you only want a ACOG like scope or "tactical scope" then your options are going to be limited. You either drop a grand or so on a Trij (the real thing) or you buy a cheap Chinese knock off that won't last a year. If you open your options up to other kinds of sights then you will have way more choices in the mid range category such as the Vortex above of you want magnified optics. If you don't want to change anything on your rifle such as the gas block or cutting down the A2 sight then your best bet is a Red Dot either with or without a magnifier behind it. You could mount the red dot on a mount that gives a lower 1/3rd co-witness and not have to worry about your front sight effecting the sight picture.
There are tons of options obviously. You just have to either A. Put the work in or B. Put the money down.
Sorry if I came off like an ass hole but buying an optic just because you like the appearance of it is not a very smart thing to do. Buy one based on durability or which reticle gives you the best sight picture.
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sailskidrive
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The Viper is a hell of a lot more versatile than an ACOG.
ObsceneJesster
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- Jan 31, 2011
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I don't think you understood my post. It wasn't meant to debate the Viper or an ACOG being as how I haven't had experience with either. I was just stating the fact that the OP only likes scopes that look like an ACOG.
I think my IQ has dropped a little bit after this thread. I'm done.
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sailskidrive
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Actually, I was responding to his post above yours. But I did rather enjoy your commentary now that I've read it.
- Feb 4, 2013
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Heck, by the time you change the gas block and free float handguard and such, just build another upper.
