blazzinbird
Member
What do you prefer, I have a tasco red dot from walmart I can take it back and get a scope. What all do you guys prefer?
Red dot or scope?
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crofoot629
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I do pretty well on a IPSC target at 200 yards with my Aimpoint dots.
Even with a scoped bolt action I'm not much good at anything past 200 yards. So for me it's a Dot. But my AR's are for CQB.
If I was a hunter I might go the scope route.
Emory
Even with a scoped bolt action I'm not much good at anything past 200 yards. So for me it's a Dot. But my AR's are for CQB.
If I was a hunter I might go the scope route.
Emory
cyphertext
US Veteran
Depends on your style of shooting. Quick, close shooting like steel shooting, go with a red dot. More distance, shooting from the bench, shooting for groups, or hunting, go with a scope.
cjt50
Member
I do most of my shooting off the bench at 75 yards, Using a burris AR-332 (scope) and it been a real champ. Plus I can't really use a red dot well due to my eye issues. (astigmatism [sp])
Maddmax
US Veteran
I use scopes on my higher "HP" rifles and Dots on the lower "hp" like 22's. You need a higher $$ Dot on the more "HP" weapons. The cheaper just don't hold up as well.
Gunslinger808
Member
I went with a Millet DMS-1.
To me it's the best of both worlds, illuminated dot reticle with 1-4 variable power.
I can leave it on 1 power as a red dot, or shift up to 4 power for use as a scope.
And the dot diameter doesn't change.
I use the same set up on one of my regular ARs as well.
To me it's the best of both worlds, illuminated dot reticle with 1-4 variable power.
I can leave it on 1 power as a red dot, or shift up to 4 power for use as a scope.
And the dot diameter doesn't change.
I use the same set up on one of my regular ARs as well.
USMCsilver
Member
I couldn't be more pleased with my Vortex Strikefire mated with my Primary Arms 3x long-relief magnifier in an ADM mount.
The optics work wonderfully, and I honestly couldn't ask for more. From chasing squirrels through the trees to punching paper, this set-up gets the job done.
I REALLY like the Vortex; and this is coming from someone who has 4 Aimpints on other rifles.
For low-light, early evening use, it's really fun to strap on the L72, also:
The optics work wonderfully, and I honestly couldn't ask for more. From chasing squirrels through the trees to punching paper, this set-up gets the job done.
I REALLY like the Vortex; and this is coming from someone who has 4 Aimpints on other rifles.
For low-light, early evening use, it's really fun to strap on the L72, also:
throbinskin
Member
I couldn't be more pleased with my Vortex Strikefire mated with my Primary Arms 3x long-relief magnifier in an ADM mount.
The optics work wonderfully, and I honestly couldn't ask for more. From chasing squirrels through the trees to punching paper, this set-up gets the job done.
I REALLY like the Vortex; and this is coming from someone who has 4 Aimpints on other rifles.
For low-light, early evening use, it's really fun to strap on the L72, also:
Does this setup give you absolute cowitness?
USMCsilver
Member
Yes, it does.
I split the FSP w/ the Vortex's mount.
I have no complaints what-so-ever.
Due to the fact that Vortex has a LIFETIME warranty, I may just involve it in some torture tests and create a long, detailed post. I'm going to have to talk to Marshall @ Primary Arms about the 3x abuse before I do it to make sure it may fall under a warranty claim. Granted, this won't be total abuse, but possible real-world situational abuse.
USMCsilver
Member
Let me add that I used to be hung up on "cowitness" until I got my first set of flip-down sights.
Now, I'd much rather just flip the sights down and run a dot.
Dot fails? WGAF? Flip a lever, throw the dot to the side, push some buttons, and flip up your BUIS.
Red dots/reflex sights are what they are for a reason -- FAST.
There's no real need to line up a third factor into the equasion (1= rear sight, 2= front sight, 3= red dot). Just do the dot, and keep it simple, stupid (KISS).
After I unwrapped my head around the cowitness thing, I've expanded my horizons much.
Think about it -- when you use a traditional scope on a rifle -- you simply look through the scope, and nothing else, right? OK. Now, wrap your head around the idea of looking through just a red dot/reflex sight, and then you're gettin' it!
Cowitness is not needed, IMHO. However, a good QR mount is.
throbinskin
Member
Let me add that I used to be hung up on "cowitness" until I got my first set of flip-down sights.
Now, I'd much rather just flip the sights down and run a dot.
Dot fails? WGAF? Flip a lever, throw the dot to the side, push some buttons, and flip up your BUIS.
Red dots/reflex sights are what they are for a reason -- FAST.
There's no real need to line up a third factor into the equasion (1= rear sight, 2= front sight, 3= red dot). Just do the dot, and keep it simple, stupid (KISS).
After I unwrapped my head around the cowitness thing, I've expanded my horizons much.
Think about it -- when you use a traditional scope on a rifle -- you simply look through the scope, and nothing else, right? OK. Now, wrap your head around the idea of looking through just a red dot/reflex sight, and then you're gettin' it!
Cowitness is not needed, IMHO. However, a good QR mount is.
That makes a lot of sense.....I gues my main factor would be will it all fit over the stock Magpul MBUS.... And his picture is showing yes..... I started another threading questioning the primary arms options! http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...ion-about-primary-arms-red-dot-magnifier.html Not to rob the thread ... just trying to learn
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blazzinbird
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Are those magnifiers expensive?
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