Need optic advice for AR
- Thread starter MMQ
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Pistolwhiptricks
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Mississauga
What distance's you planning to shoot? Looking for red dot or scope?
andrew3081
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
What's your budget?
Low to no budget red dot - Bushnell TRS25 - $125
Low budget variable (1-4x) - Millet DMS - $260
Medium budget red dot - Aimpoint Pro - $499
Medium Budget variable (1-4x) - Vortex Viper - $550
Big budget red dot - Aimpoint T1/Comp M4 - $650/$775
Big budget variable - S&B Short Dot (1-4x) - $2600
All of these are solid choices that will function reliably - as dollar values increase precision, clarity, ruggedness and battery life increases.
Low budget variable (1-4x) - Millet DMS - $260
Medium budget red dot - Aimpoint Pro - $499
Medium Budget variable (1-4x) - Vortex Viper - $550
Big budget red dot - Aimpoint T1/Comp M4 - $650/$775
Big budget variable - S&B Short Dot (1-4x) - $2600
All of these are solid choices that will function reliably - as dollar values increase precision, clarity, ruggedness and battery life increases.
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A quality AR deserves a Quality Red Dot.
Ive learned this.
I started with an AImpoint PRO, awesome Red Dot at an Awesome price. I never thought Id own an AImpoint at all based on price.
Ive gone through varying lower budget red dots trust me.
But then I handled an AR with an Aimpoint H-1 Micro.
No comparison.
I saved and saved which didnt take too long, and I got one. Im so glad I did.
Its under 4 oz on the rifle, and the price jump from the PRO to the MICRO vs. the drastic weight reduction is totally worth it.
My advice, is to save a bit more and get the Micro. Im so totally stoked I was able to, and based on my savings plans, it only takes a few months to have enough coin for one.
Ive learned this.
I started with an AImpoint PRO, awesome Red Dot at an Awesome price. I never thought Id own an AImpoint at all based on price.
Ive gone through varying lower budget red dots trust me.
But then I handled an AR with an Aimpoint H-1 Micro.
No comparison.
I saved and saved which didnt take too long, and I got one. Im so glad I did.
Its under 4 oz on the rifle, and the price jump from the PRO to the MICRO vs. the drastic weight reduction is totally worth it.
My advice, is to save a bit more and get the Micro. Im so totally stoked I was able to, and based on my savings plans, it only takes a few months to have enough coin for one.
punkrockboy
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Eastern Bantario!
Eotech.
ChrisAlston
Regular
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
I've got an Aimpoint PRO on my AR. Eotech is great too. For a lower budget dot go with Vortex. I don't have much experience with magnified scopes, but you can't go wrong with an ACOG.
- Location
- big sky country
Acog.
- Location
- Vancouver BC
I'm using an aimpoint PRO for mostly CQB stuff. Really awesome and no regrets. I've got a magnifier on the way for some of the longer shots.
Probably gonna get a Comp m4 for my next AR because of the AA battery.
Probably gonna get a Comp m4 for my next AR because of the AA battery.
Gunnerlove
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver Island
The job dictates the tool.
"The ACOG and EOTECH are proof that the supply system hates us"
USAMU Armourer
"The ACOG and EOTECH are proof that the supply system hates us"
USAMU Armourer
ColassalEntry
Regular
- Location
- VANCOUVER!
Use irons.
Since your a noob (you said it) - it'll help.
Since your a noob (you said it) - it'll help.
This is the only correct answer thus far. Until the OP indicates his intended role/purpose for his rifle, and a desired range(max range and min range) there is no sense offering any advice.
TDC
