Optics question

[37kid]

I've looked around on the forum but didn't find an answer.

I'd like to put a 2x red dot or scope on the top rail capable via flip-to-side mount so that I can also have access to the iron sights. I don't like the peek-a-boo scope mount as they sit too high.

Is anyone running a setup where you have a scope or red dot mounted via flip-to-side mechanism? I'm not talking about a magnifier used in conjunction with a red dot. If so, what are you using and what should I avoid?

 

[OliRage]

If the red dot was mounted on a flip-to-side mount I feel like it wouldn't hold zero. It it flips left and right surely it'll throw it our of wack right? I don't know, that's just a thought.

Surely you can't be serious, and don't call me "Shirley"

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

I'm thinking a more reliable approach to this would be to either mount the RDS or irons on 45 degree mounts or get a good QD rig for the RDS so you can take it on and off w/ reliable zero w/o much effort.

Edit: or just turn off the RDS and use the irons through it...

 

[CrazyFingers]

or just turn off the RDS and use the irons through it...

That would make entirely too much sense.

Except he's wanting magnified optics. With 1x, sure.

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

That would make entirely too much sense.

Except he's wanting magnified optics. With 1x, sure.

Ahh, yeah true. I guess when I hear 2x RDS I think removable magnifier...

 

[Garand Man]

The only true 2 power see thru combat style scope/reddot I know of is the Bushnell copy of an ACOG... that doesnt have a screw on or off multiplier...

It would have to be fixed on the top rail...and the irons off the side on 45 degree mounts...

HTH,
Paul

 

[37kid]

Just got off work. Gotta love working 24 of the last 36 hours.

Thanks everyone for the input. I think I'll go with a scope similar to this Amazon.com: UTG 3-9x32 Compact CQB Bug Buster AO RGB Scope with Med. Picatinny Rings, 2" Sunshade: Sports & Outdoors and couple it with a riser and QD mount.

Or I could go with this setup http://bit.ly/WsMLpl

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

Never checked out the Bug Buster before but looks intriguing. You've got me on a new research mission of those to potentially replace my P-22 for long distance stuff when it moves over to the 10/22 I've got on order...