Black or Green PE-90 Furniture, You Decide (Pics Inside)
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Lean, Mean, and Green!
I voted green because that colour is the more "correct" for current Swiss military rifles...and because I prefer the green/grey combination moreso than the black. I much prefer the green on my CQB and as for the big 'uns...I have to be honest, my "Smurfgewher" a.k.a., "Blue Star" actually gets the most usage as it is my go to Coyote rifle!
Copy that... you've made your position clear (twice).
Since I had the good sense to buy a (2nd) PE-90 I figured my appreciation of function over form would be evident...
...just a light-hearted poll, no 'far too much thought' here.
Good ### joke BTW, takes me back to my elementary school days.
Cheers!
Yes, I did say that, is there an echo in here?
I do shoot it and you're correct, color doesn't affect it. Very astute observation.
Thanks for the friendly opinion.
Oddly enough, I recently developed a taste for the Smurfgewehr.I voted green because that colour is the more "correct" for current Swiss military rifles...and because I prefer the green/grey combination moreso than the black. I much prefer the green on my CQB and as for the big 'uns...I have to be honest, my "Smurfgewher" a.k.a., "Blue Star" actually gets the most usage as it is my go to Coyote rifle!
Too bad they don't make a Blue Star Carbine...
Cheers
I'm gonna go ahead and posit that Zombie-goo is greenish in colour.
Ergo, green furniture is the way to go should any fierce CQ action result in unsightly zombie-goo spray on your beloved PE-90.
When I pick up mine, I'm definitely going green as well.
Too bad ACOGs don't come in "CG green".
Ergo, green furniture is the way to go should any fierce CQ action result in unsightly zombie-goo spray on your beloved PE-90.
When I pick up mine, I'm definitely going green as well.
Too bad ACOGs don't come in "CG green".
Hmmm... I think you're on to something here, zombie slime would certainly be green.I'm gonna go ahead and posit that Zombie-goo is greenish in colour.
Ergo, green furniture is the way to go should any fierce CQ action result in unsightly zombie-goo spray on your beloved PE-90.
When I pick up mine, I'm definitely going green as well.
Too bad ACOGs don't come in "CG green".
Yeah, too bad no OD green ACOGs, especially since they offer some models in sh!t brown.
I am leaning heavily towards a US Optics SN-12 for this Carbine.
They offer an O.D. Green Type III Hard Anodizing option...
...very tempting but costs $160 extra on a $950 scope.
Cheers!
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I say get one of each!
Hmmm... I think you're on to something here, zombie slime would certainly be green.
Yeah, too bad no OD green ACOGs, especially since they offer some models in sh!t brown.
I am leaning heavily towards a US Optics SN-12 for this Carbine.
They offer an O.D. Green Type III Hard Anodizing option...
...very tempting but costs $160 extra on a $950 scope.
Don't bother with imitations, get the very best: Hensoldt 6x42 BL in OD.
I think the Short Dot II looks right at home.
I was worried that it would deliver better results on the 17" carbine than the 14..3". But after shooting it out to 500 yards at Valleyview yesterday, I have no hesitation saying that additional bbl length would offer me little gain. Shooting .223 Remington UMC 62-Grain CTFB Bullets with the Short Dot's M855 BDC turret produces strikes very close to the factory hash marks.
That load is a wee bit hotter than the M855, so I adjust .5 MOA lower on the dope.
LOL as much as I honestly appreciate the input, I don't think USO is "imitating" anyone, let alone Hensoldt.
I'll safely assume you're poking fun at me.
No disrespect intended toward Hensoldt, but US Optics makes the finest fixed power combat optic available...
...granted that's just my opinion but more than a few people who know the difference would agree.
Also I might find 6x a little much for short range acquisition, 4x would suit me better. Whatever floats your boat!
Thanks Greg, this is great info. I've also been concerned regarding the short(ish) barrel.
I am going to try my Carbine against the 600m at our club once I get some glass on her.
I will be shooting the 62gr as well with optics, I figure it's closest to what they were made to digest.
Nice looking rigs BTW. The Short Dot mounts well, just clears the sight base with what looks like good eye relief. I prefer fixed power optics for this rifle, but to each his own.
Wondered about the durability of Aimpoint T-1 but they seem to have a devoted & knowledgeable following. Is it tough, or more consumer oriented?
Cheers!
Seems tough as nails. Pricey, but a very clear FOV, and almost no weight to it.
A great addition in any bag of tricks.
The ability to run it as a really fast dot sight or a 4x medium range scope is awesome. Glass is clear as would be expected from a S&B, and making hits at range is not all that difficult. For me, it made good sense.I prefer fixed power optics for this rifle, but to each his own.
I'm starting to think I need a non-restricted twin for my weekend travels.
LOL as much as I honestly appreciate the input, I don't think USO is "imitating" anyone, let alone Hensoldt.
I'll safely assume you're poking fun at me.
No disrespect intended toward Hensoldt, but US Optics makes the finest fixed power combat optic available...
...granted that's just my opinion but more than a few people who know the difference would agree.
Also I might find 6x a little much for short range acquisition, 4x would suit me better. Whatever floats your boat!
I was alluding to the fact that it was made specifically for the gun and issued as a factory-supplied accessory.
Good to know about the T-1, I certainly value your opinion (and experience). Light-weight is a definite plus, price is high but (sometimes) you get what you pay for.
A fast 1x relex option would be great, I looked at those new Elcans for the reasons you state. I also find 4x to be adequate for medium range.
I got used to using an ACOG and came to appreciate fixed power, with respect to instinctive range estimation.
I figure adding a rheostat illumination option to the USO SN-12 will give me reasonably quick acquisition at short range.
Not ideal but should do the trick - always nice to try something new as well.
I hear ya' about the non-restricted, they'd make a nice pair!
Saving up for that Barrett 98B though so will be a (long) while before I can swing another PE-90.
BTW... I'm guessing your vote was for green.
Cheers,
Scott
Hey, that's cool... definitely a superior option. 'Imitation' was what I was commenting against.
Not sure the two compare well (apples to oranges), and just not my preference.
