Hey guys,
Looking to pick your brains on optics solutions for my AR. After a couple months of research and having gone back and forth multiple times, I was hoping to get some insight from everyone on here. I'm going to list a series of optics I have considered. Trying to stick around $1000 including mounts, but also a believer in the buy once cry once ethos.
The Rifle:
PWS MK114 in 7.62x39. I primarily shoot surplus, but occasionally will shoot commercial ammo. Rifle currently has MBUS sights on it. I haven't shot groups at 100 yards with "irons". but have shot a number of 5 shot groups at 50 that are around 1-1.5 inches. Nothing to write home about, but not bad IMO considering the round. I'm not expecting 5.56 accuracy, but would like to maximize what this rifle has to offer. I typically shoot with the stock fully extended, so I'm not a NTCH kind of guy; I suspect this will play a role in eye relief.
The Purpose:
The rifle is a range toy, but is my primary shooter. I average 200-250 rounds a week with the majority being shot at 100 yards. In future, my club will be opening up a longer range and I would like to be able to shoot this platform out to 300 yards. I would like to get into 3-Gun and potentially take some carbine courses, but don't have a timeline at this point. I like the idea of having magnification available, but am I overestimating it's value considering the caliber?
The Contenders:
1)Used Eotech with magnifier - I'm a big fan of the reticle, and am not scared off by recent Eotech news. If magnifying a red dot, I'd prefer to do so with one that has a fine reticle to begin with. Maybe consider something like a Vortex magnifier to reduce package price?
2)Vortex PST 1-4 - Keep coming back to this optic, as the 1-4 seems like a good option and the TMCQ reticle allows for holdovers if shooting beyond 200 meters. Affordable, well reviewed, etc. Capped or uncapped? I'm leaning towards capped. Vortex warranty is a plus, but being the optic on my primary rifle, I'd prefer not to use it.
3)Used Trijicon Accupoint or Accupower - Lots to like here and a great reputation for durability. I like the simple reticle, but suspect that it would make holdovers more difficult. Hoping this optic will be a long term addition and tritium fade is a concern with the Accupoint. The Accupower solves tritium issues, but is a new optic and I have yet to see them on the EE.
4)Wild card? Spendy, but used Nightforce 1-4? Maybe a used ACOG and learn BDC equivalents?
I'm the first to admit that I've listed very different optics, but having no significant experience with variables, I wanted to tap into everyone's experience. Maybe I'm on the right track, or maybe I need to have a Wiley Coyote back to the drawing board moment.
Appreciate your time!
Looking to pick your brains on optics solutions for my AR. After a couple months of research and having gone back and forth multiple times, I was hoping to get some insight from everyone on here. I'm going to list a series of optics I have considered. Trying to stick around $1000 including mounts, but also a believer in the buy once cry once ethos.
The Rifle:
PWS MK114 in 7.62x39. I primarily shoot surplus, but occasionally will shoot commercial ammo. Rifle currently has MBUS sights on it. I haven't shot groups at 100 yards with "irons". but have shot a number of 5 shot groups at 50 that are around 1-1.5 inches. Nothing to write home about, but not bad IMO considering the round. I'm not expecting 5.56 accuracy, but would like to maximize what this rifle has to offer. I typically shoot with the stock fully extended, so I'm not a NTCH kind of guy; I suspect this will play a role in eye relief.
The Purpose:
The rifle is a range toy, but is my primary shooter. I average 200-250 rounds a week with the majority being shot at 100 yards. In future, my club will be opening up a longer range and I would like to be able to shoot this platform out to 300 yards. I would like to get into 3-Gun and potentially take some carbine courses, but don't have a timeline at this point. I like the idea of having magnification available, but am I overestimating it's value considering the caliber?
The Contenders:
1)Used Eotech with magnifier - I'm a big fan of the reticle, and am not scared off by recent Eotech news. If magnifying a red dot, I'd prefer to do so with one that has a fine reticle to begin with. Maybe consider something like a Vortex magnifier to reduce package price?
2)Vortex PST 1-4 - Keep coming back to this optic, as the 1-4 seems like a good option and the TMCQ reticle allows for holdovers if shooting beyond 200 meters. Affordable, well reviewed, etc. Capped or uncapped? I'm leaning towards capped. Vortex warranty is a plus, but being the optic on my primary rifle, I'd prefer not to use it.
3)Used Trijicon Accupoint or Accupower - Lots to like here and a great reputation for durability. I like the simple reticle, but suspect that it would make holdovers more difficult. Hoping this optic will be a long term addition and tritium fade is a concern with the Accupoint. The Accupower solves tritium issues, but is a new optic and I have yet to see them on the EE.
4)Wild card? Spendy, but used Nightforce 1-4? Maybe a used ACOG and learn BDC equivalents?
I'm the first to admit that I've listed very different optics, but having no significant experience with variables, I wanted to tap into everyone's experience. Maybe I'm on the right track, or maybe I need to have a Wiley Coyote back to the drawing board moment.
Appreciate your time!
