Optics Options

'88Scrat · August 21, 2016, 03:58 PM

Need some opinions on what optics I might consider for two of my rifles.

I currently have an Eotech 512 on my M1A EBR and moderate quality (it wasn't the most expensive nor the cheapest) red dot on my new AR.

Upon further consideration I'm thinking I'll move the 512 to the AR and try to find something with a little more magnification for the M1A. I don't want to break the bank and I don't need something with x36 magnification but something in the range of x4 or x5 might be nice. I'll save the red dot for some later project.

Thoughts on an optic for the M1A EBR?

PS: I tried to upload pics of my current setup but I can't get them to upload. I figure most of you can visualize it.

Pahoo · August 21, 2016, 04:37 PM

Lots of options here but while you are shopping around, you might want to take a look at the Tactical scopes, like Sniper or CenterPoint. Very reasonably priced and can take a bit of abuse. You can also go hi-end Tactical. Most come with illuminated reticles and Mil-Dot. Some old school old-school riflemen don't care for the AR types or Tactical scopes. I recall reading that today's low-end scopes have better optics than yesterday's high-end scopes. ....

Good Luck and;
Be Safe !!!

'88Scrat · August 21, 2016, 11:43 PM

I considered a Trijacon ACOG but good God its almost more than my AR. I just don't see how it can be worth that.

Polinese · August 23, 2016, 09:16 AM

Do you have a particular budget in mind because that will dictate a lot with something like this.

August 21, 2016, 03:58 PM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 548	Optics Options Need some opinions on what optics I might consider for two of my rifles. I currently have an Eotech 512 on my M1A EBR and moderate quality (it wasn't the most expensive nor the cheapest) red dot on my new AR. Upon further consideration I'm thinking I'll move the 512 to the AR and try to find something with a little more magnification for the M1A. I don't want to break the bank and I don't need something with x36 magnification but something in the range of x4 or x5 might be nice. I'll save the red dot for some later project. Thoughts on an optic for the M1A EBR? PS: I tried to upload pics of my current setup but I can't get them to upload. I figure most of you can visualize it. __________________ BOOM

August 21, 2016, 04:37 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Consider Tacticals Lots of options here but while you are shopping around, you might want to take a look at the Tactical scopes, like Sniper or CenterPoint. Very reasonably priced and can take a bit of abuse. You can also go hi-end Tactical. Most come with illuminated reticles and Mil-Dot. Some old school old-school riflemen don't care for the AR types or Tactical scopes. I recall reading that today's low-end scopes have better optics than yesterday's high-end scopes. .... Good Luck and; Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 21, 2016, 11:43 PM	#3
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 548	I considered a Trijacon ACOG but good God its almost more than my AR. I just don't see how it can be worth that. __________________ BOOM

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August 23, 2016, 09:16 AM	#4
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 946	Do you have a particular budget in mind because that will dictate a lot with something like this.