Tell me about these optics for my AR.

V4Vendetta · February 28, 2008, 04:21 PM

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...d+Mount+Combos

I'm looking for one with some magnification as my eyes aren't that great.

I won't be using any nightvision equipment if that matters.

I'm leaning toward something from Aimpoint since I hear the batteries last & it's durable. I glanced at the Trijicon's but their out of my budget.

It will go on an 5.56 AR with a 16" barrell & 1/7 twist.

Thanks for the advice.

Jermtheory · February 28, 2008, 05:35 PM

do any of the Aimpoints offer magnification?

...without a magnifier that costs as much as the original optic anyway?

no night vision and dont want to spend $700+?

i'd go with the ML3(no magnification though).

get the cantilever mount if you think you may add a magnifier later....or it just looks cooler(i think so

).

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=20

Jermtheory · February 28, 2008, 05:45 PM

btw-i know you mentioned being out of your budget,but if you really want some magnification i'd take a long look at the Trijicon TR21,with the SPR-E mount(entended eye relief mount).

love mine.

V4Vendetta · February 28, 2008, 06:02 PM

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=17

You mean that this isn't an Aimpoint scope?

Jermtheory · February 28, 2008, 06:12 PM

nope,thats just a magnifier that mounts behind another red dot sight that you'd need.

it pivots off to the side when you're not using it.

check out the video presentation(actually a slide show).

V4Vendetta · February 28, 2008, 06:53 PM

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nope,thats just a magnifier that mounts behind another red dot sight that you'd need.

Oh Jinsing shwa kap-a-dao*. This AR optic stuff is complicated. I just want something to help me hit targets about 300-500 feet away.

*If you have ever seen "Firefly", you'll get it.

Jermtheory · February 28, 2008, 07:05 PM

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I just want something to help me hit targets about 300-500 feet away

what size targets?

a simple red dot would be pretty effective for that range(100-150 yards) or more.

again though,if you want some magnification i would consider this deal...

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...ail.bok?no=140

its basically like a red dot at 1.25x with the ability to go up to as much as 4x if needed.

i went with the amber model.

V4Vendetta · February 28, 2008, 07:34 PM

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what size targets?

Man sized.

Jermtheory · February 28, 2008, 08:09 PM

the Aimpoint ML3 should be just fine for that,at 300-500 feet....

now yards/meters might be a little tougher.

V4Vendetta · February 29, 2008, 09:10 PM

Does this optic have a zoom ability? Would I need to buy an additional part?

http://www.impactguns.com/store/EOT-512.A65.html

Jermtheory · February 29, 2008, 09:37 PM

nope.

yup.

3x magnifier,like with the Aimpoint.

if you dont want to spend more than $500 or so and need Magnification...

you might want to look at some low magnification Burris scopes,or maybe the Millet?

you can get some with illuminated ret's and with a low end of arround 1.25x....maybe for what you're wanting to spend.

Tomac · March 1, 2008, 12:19 AM

The Millett DMS-1 1-4x might fit the bill: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...660&t=11082005
Tomac

February 28, 2008, 04:21 PM	#1
V4Vendetta Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Location: NC, USA Posts: 605	Tell me about these optics for my AR. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...d+Mount+Combos I'm looking for one with some magnification as my eyes aren't that great. I won't be using any nightvision equipment if that matters. I'm leaning toward something from Aimpoint since I hear the batteries last & it's durable. I glanced at the Trijicon's but their out of my budget. It will go on an 5.56 AR with a 16" barrell & 1/7 twist. Thanks for the advice. __________________ But I being poor, have only my dreams. Tread softly. Because you tread on my dreams. Within each one of us there is a inch of hope, of will, of integrity. We must never lose or give away that inch. For within it we are free.

February 28, 2008, 05:35 PM	#2
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	do any of the Aimpoints offer magnification? ...without a magnifier that costs as much as the original optic anyway? no night vision and dont want to spend $700+? i'd go with the ML3(no magnification though). get the cantilever mount if you think you may add a magnifier later....or it just looks cooler(i think so). http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=20

February 28, 2008, 06:02 PM	#4
V4Vendetta Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Location: NC, USA Posts: 605	http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=17 You mean that this isn't an Aimpoint scope? __________________ But I being poor, have only my dreams. Tread softly. Because you tread on my dreams. Within each one of us there is a inch of hope, of will, of integrity. We must never lose or give away that inch. For within it we are free.

February 29, 2008, 09:10 PM	#10
V4Vendetta Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Location: NC, USA Posts: 605	Does this optic have a zoom ability? Would I need to buy an additional part? http://www.impactguns.com/store/EOT-512.A65.html __________________ But I being poor, have only my dreams. Tread softly. Because you tread on my dreams. Within each one of us there is a inch of hope, of will, of integrity. We must never lose or give away that inch. For within it we are free.

February 28, 2008, 05:45 PM	#3
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	btw-i know you mentioned being out of your budget,but if you really want some magnification i'd take a long look at the Trijicon TR21,with the SPR-E mount(entended eye relief mount). love mine.

February 28, 2008, 06:12 PM	#5
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	nope,thats just a magnifier that mounts behind another red dot sight that you'd need. it pivots off to the side when you're not using it. check out the video presentation(actually a slide show).

February 28, 2008, 08:09 PM	#9
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	the Aimpoint ML3 should be just fine for that,at 300-500 feet.... now yards/meters might be a little tougher.

February 29, 2008, 09:37 PM	#11
Jermtheory Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 1,283	nope. yup. 3x magnifier,like with the Aimpoint. if you dont want to spend more than $500 or so and need Magnification... you might want to look at some low magnification Burris scopes,or maybe the Millet? you can get some with illuminated ret's and with a low end of arround 1.25x....maybe for what you're wanting to spend.

March 1, 2008, 12:19 AM	#12
Tomac Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 511	The Millett DMS-1 1-4x might fit the bill: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...660&t=11082005 Tomac