If you were going to mount an optic on an AR - Page 2

Deaf Smith · May 26, 2017, 05:48 PM

OK!!

I got the Burris AR-536 scope! It has no Quick-detachable mount but later I'll get that to.

Also I got installed a MagPul Moe rifle stock that was short! Exact length as my Colt M4s collapsible stock set for my shooting. Yes long buffer needed and added.

Only fly in the ointment is I can't shoot it till MONDAY! Oh, well.

But I forked at a total of $460, tax included for everything, including mounting the longer buffer and stock.

Now to get the one point sling gear that fits the MagPul stock hole!

Now I just wish MagPul would make their forend have the bottom detach so inside a 4-5 piece sectional cleaning rod would fit. I have the Magpul grip with trap door and I can see batteries and lens cleaning equipment be in it. And the Moe Stock have the cleaning patches and Break-free. Just wish the forend would take a cleaning rod!

Deaf

marine6680 · May 26, 2017, 06:53 PM

Let us know how the scope works out.

Also... did you change the buffer tube? Not just the buffer and spring inside.

Deaf Smith · May 26, 2017, 10:18 PM

Yes buffer tube, buffer, and spring! I had them do it on site when I bought it all.

I'll give a range report!

Deaf

mehavey · May 27, 2017, 06:27 AM

`glad you got the Burris.
it`s one of those as-yet undiscovered jewels.

Nathan · May 27, 2017, 07:13 AM

You sound serious... you need the best. The Elcan Spector DR 1.5/6.

Sounds like you did good with the Burris.

Deaf Smith · May 27, 2017, 09:48 PM

Ok...$2,912.00 for the Elcan?

https://www.botach.com/elcan-specter...ptical-sights/

Ouch.

Deaf

Mobuck · May 29, 2017, 09:00 PM

I'm running various scopes from Bushnell Banners to Vortex to Burris E-1 and all perform well enough for the average user. If you can't find a scope under $150-200 that suits you, you're too hard to please.

Venom1956 · May 31, 2017, 11:09 PM

Deaf, hey check make sure the reticle in the 536 isn't canted also they had a promotion not sure if it's still going for a free fastfire 3 with prism scope purchase.

I tried two 536 both had crooked reticles so I just went back to 3x spitfires

kraigwy · June 2, 2017, 08:09 AM

Some day, you might want to get into shooting CMP/NRA matches, that's where you can really learn to shoot your ARs.

Scopes are legal in these matches now days, but you're limited to 4.5 X.

Might want to take that in consideration.

After about 50 years shooting M16/ARs with irons I finely went the scope route seeing what they do at the above mentioned matches.

I went the Vortex Viper pst route. 1-4X24. It is a mid prices, high quality scope and I've become quite impressed with it.

It works great on 1X for 3-gun shooting and 4X for HP/CMP matches.

May 26, 2017, 05:48 PM	#26
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	OK!! I got the Burris AR-536 scope! It has no Quick-detachable mount but later I'll get that to. Also I got installed a MagPul Moe rifle stock that was short! Exact length as my Colt M4s collapsible stock set for my shooting. Yes long buffer needed and added. Only fly in the ointment is I can't shoot it till MONDAY! Oh, well. But I forked at a total of $460, tax included for everything, including mounting the longer buffer and stock. Now to get the one point sling gear that fits the MagPul stock hole! Now I just wish MagPul would make their forend have the bottom detach so inside a 4-5 piece sectional cleaning rod would fit. I have the Magpul grip with trap door and I can see batteries and lens cleaning equipment be in it. And the Moe Stock have the cleaning patches and Break-free. Just wish the forend would take a cleaning rod! Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

May 26, 2017, 10:18 PM	#28
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Yes buffer tube, buffer, and spring! I had them do it on site when I bought it all. I'll give a range report! Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

May 27, 2017, 07:13 AM	#30
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	You sound serious... you need the best. The Elcan Spector DR 1.5/6. Sounds like you did good with the Burris. Last edited by Nathan; May 27, 2017 at 07:19 AM.

May 27, 2017, 09:48 PM	#31
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Ok...$2,912.00 for the Elcan? https://www.botach.com/elcan-specter...ptical-sights/ Ouch. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

May 31, 2017, 11:09 PM	#33
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	Deaf, hey check make sure the reticle in the 536 isn't canted also they had a promotion not sure if it's still going for a free fastfire 3 with prism scope purchase. I tried two 536 both had crooked reticles so I just went back to 3x spitfires __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

May 26, 2017, 06:53 PM	#27
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Let us know how the scope works out. Also... did you change the buffer tube? Not just the buffer and spring inside.

May 27, 2017, 06:27 AM	#29
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,896	`glad you got the Burris. it`s one of those as-yet undiscovered jewels.

May 29, 2017, 09:00 PM	#32
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I'm running various scopes from Bushnell Banners to Vortex to Burris E-1 and all perform well enough for the average user. If you can't find a scope under $150-200 that suits you, you're too hard to please.

June 2, 2017, 08:09 AM	#34
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Some day, you might want to get into shooting CMP/NRA matches, that's where you can really learn to shoot your ARs. Scopes are legal in these matches now days, but you're limited to 4.5 X. Might want to take that in consideration. After about 50 years shooting M16/ARs with irons I finely went the scope route seeing what they do at the above mentioned matches. I went the Vortex Viper pst route. 1-4X24. It is a mid prices, high quality scope and I've become quite impressed with it. It works great on 1X for 3-gun shooting and 4X for HP/CMP matches. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071