optics you have on your AR

[AliasNeo07]

All this talk of this p223 is making me consider one. All I've ever used on my ar has been non magnified optics.

 

[Tomcat]

Doing some more research Nikon has 2 almost identical mounts for the P-223. The standard one and the one with the 20MOA built in to account for ballistics up to 600 yards. I probably won't be shooting over 100 yards maybe 200 so I went with the standard mounts which were on sale at Cabela's for $38.

 

[Boom Boom]

As you point out, the tilted mounts are special purpose for long range, to compensate for drop. The vast majority of shooters should go with a level mount.

 

[rob]

Eotech 552 and Vortex 3x magnifier.

Eotech is good for eyes open target acquisition. Vortex magnifier flips to the 'wrong' side when not in use. (don't know why they did it that way...)

Rob.

 

[swinokur]

The Eotech G33 magnifier can be installed to flip either way.

 

[Boom Boom]

Yep. EO G33 is worth the $$.

 

[outrider58]

Eotechs and Vortex scopes.

 

[canonian]

Eotech 512, 1x optic & wanted AA batteries. Pick your flavor Eotech and be happy. Awesome with both eyes open, the sight just floats in mid air on your target. The laser battery cover is an awesome option as well. Expensive and worth it.

For magnification on my AR and AKs the Burris AR series are great. The reticle is illuminated however when it is off or should your batteries die you can still see the black reticle and use the scope.. Drop indicators go out to 600 yards in 100 yard increments. There are 4 models, 5x, 3x, 1x and CQB both eyes open. I have not used the CQB one, but the 5,3, and 1x are very nice. The fixed magnification yields very crisp clear views edge to edge.

I also own scopes from Sightron (first focal plane) on the .308 and Leupold Mark 4 illuminated 3.5x10x on my ACR

In the end you will need to look through these to decide which is best for you. Ergonomics, personal preference, how well your eye sight is and especially the way the optic mounts on the AR allowing proper fit for you when sighting a target.

 

[Cyclone]

what optic do you run?
what are the pros and cons to you?
price?
looking for a red dot and magnified optic
edited thanks erwos knew I was missing something they will be going on a 14.5 with pinned FH and a 16 inch gun both in 5.56

Eotech Replica... its as good as the real one. 20x cheaper...

 

[Hit and Run]

I have eotech 512. on a 16" barreled AR.
price $300-$400 range. I had a mail in rebate.
pros. I like the circle with the dot. easier and faster to line up quick shots
cons. with me wearing glasses the dot/circle appears grainy.

I went with the 512 mostly because of price. it was a good optic for the price.

I will not buy any magnification to go with the 512. I would get a 1x-4x or 1x-6x before I get a magnifier.

Have same setup but have magnifier. Not knocking magnifier but already pulled it off.

 

[Whitty Whit]

I like the vortex sparc. No question lifetime warranty and a coupon code from psa

 

[Gambler]

I currently run an XPS2 with a 3x magnifier. I looked through a friend's ACOG BAC the other day and was shocked at how clear it was. I think one of those is in my future, I dig the no muss no fuss aspect of them!

 

[Boonie Hat]

I run an eotech 553 on the carbine and an aimpoint comp m2 on the mk18 pistol. Best of both worlds red dot wise. Each is great as a point and shoot reference, and the also have the ability to magnify as well. Battery uniformity among the optics and my lights is a big plus. Easy to carry spares too. The m2 is hard to find nowadays but I highly reccomend both

 

[Cal68]

Hi Guys

I had an Eotech EXPS3 with the G33 magnifier installed on my AR15 and I really liked this combo for a while. But I soon found out that the optics would not retain zero and it got to the point where I was no longer able to adjust the elevation. So I've returned it to the manufacturer for a full refund. Ordinarily I would assume that the particular unit I had was defective and get a similar set-up because I liked it, but because of the Eotech lawsuit settlement with the US Military, I'm not sure if this is a smart move now. So I am looking for advice on what type of optic to get for my AR15. Most of my shooting will be 100 yards at best and during the day. I really like the red-dot sight with magnifier combo because my eyes are not what they were when I was in my 20's! I'm thinking Trijicon or AimPoint but would be willing to consider others as well. I have a Leopold scope for my AR10 that I like very much, but I'm not keen to get a scope for my AR15. I don't know how good Leopold red-dots are compared to the others that I have mentioned. Any advice/suggestions you can give me would be very helpful. Thanks.

Cal68

 

[outrider58]

I just added one of these for my 300Blk...

 

[pwoolford]

I just added one of these for my 300Blk...

I have a few of these and the Vortex Strike Eagles on my AR's and can't decide which I like best. I really like both. 1-6x is great stuff! I like the look of the PA 1-8 but can't bring myself to order it yet.

 

[Youngin19]

Vortex Sparc

 

[Doug33w]

I'm running an Eotech 512 with a vortex 3x magnifier one one rifle & a Vortex Viper 3.5-10x in a one piece Vortex mount on my other Ar. Can't go wrong with Vortex products! Their warranty is awesome and they also offer a substantial military discount.

 

[Mini14tac]

I have 1 Vortex Sparc, 2 Vortex Strikefire's, 1 Bushnell 1X4 PCL throw down with a Burris Fast Fire 3 on top. Like them all and got them all at great sale prices.

 

[shocker998md]

my 8" 300 aac has a vortex strike fire
14.5 bcm has an aim point pro
14.5 colt has irons
18" noveskee has a leupold mark ar 6-18x40