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Post by Rem700 » Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:01 am

If you could pick your perfect or favorite optic set up on an AR (carbine length 5.56), what would it be? Any combo or back up irons, magnified or not etc........what do you like and why?

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Re: AR Optics

Post by iron369 » Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:38 am

All the kool kids are doing the acog with a piggy backing red dot. I haven’t tried that personally because I’m not a kool kid.
The lpvo with a rds is pretty popular too. I do have this on one of my rifles. I basically leave the lpvo at max magnification since the reticle is set at max magnification. It’s not a bad setup. I don’t work with it enough to get good at the transitions between the two optics.
My preferred setup is a red dot with a magnifier. It’s heavy, but does everything I need it to do. I like 3x magnification, but just because that’s what I’m used to. Eotech is the king here, but also pretty spendy. Vortex and holosun have pretty good combos. Only thing I’d suggest is, buy a combo and don’t mismatch manufacturers. One companies cowitness might be different from another company and cause alignment issues so you would need different mounts, risers, etc.
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Re: AR Optics

Post by Niceguy » Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:23 am

I LOVE my ACOG, but equally HATED the RMR on top of it. Lifting my cheek up off the stock to see it felt ridiculous and hard to hit shit with. Mounted off the side at a 45° and tilting the rifle might not be as bad. If you buy my SCAR and ACOG you can swap them back and forth to see if you like it...

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Re: AR Optics

Post by Rem700 » Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:04 pm

what model ACOG you got? I dont like the idea of the RMR, pretty much for your reason above.

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Post by ssracer » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:08 pm

Either red dots or LPVOs on all mine.


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Post by Dustin » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:34 pm

I had to go with irons or lvpo on might. With my eyes red dots look like a bug on a wind shield.


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Post by Niceguy » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:13 am

Rem700 wrote:what model ACOG you got? I dont like the idea of the RMR, pretty much for your reason above.
Can't remember forsure, but I think TA01. 4x non-illuminated with cross hairs and no iron on top. I didn't want the illuminated ones when I bought this because with astigmatism it looks like shit. This thing is crystal clear. Nice crisp lines.

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Re: AR Optics

Post by Rem700 » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:26 am

Copy that. What recommendation do you all have on LVPO's?

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Post by Niceguy » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:08 am

My only experience is on the lower to mid side. I have a Burris MTAC 1-4 that's pretty nice but I haven't used much because it's illuminated and my right eye just doesn't do well with illumination. I also had a few Strike Eagles 1-6 and 1-8 and I like them also.

You're welcome to try the MTAC also. If you like it, I can cut you a good deal on it too.

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Post by Niceguy » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:09 am

I've had a few Primary Arms 1-4 & 1-6 and liked them for the prices also.

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Post by Dustin » Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:52 pm

Bushnell AR series.

https://www.bushnell.com/scopes/view-al ... 71424.html


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Post by Rem700 » Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:35 pm

Well the prcie is nice.....not sure about that dingleberry looking thing hanging off the side.......what mount would you all suggest for an LVPO

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Post by ssracer » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:49 pm

Primary arms ones are probably best bang for the buck.


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Re: AR Optics

Post by Dustin » Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:19 am

Rem700 wrote:
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:35 pm
Well the prcie is nice.....not sure about that dingleberry looking thing hanging off the side.......what mount would you all suggest for an LVPO
I used an Aero Precision Ultralight 30MM Scope Mount

https://a.co/d/cEwE6b6

You can take the throw lever off. It just unscrews.
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Re: AR Optics

Post by Toddstang » Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:27 pm

I've been considering this one, especially since the price has dropped since it's introduction.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/sig-tan ... 61000.html

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Post by etownguy » Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:48 pm

I really enjoy my Arken EP8

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Post by iron369 » Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:22 pm

Idk if you’re still looking for, but this is a really good deal for a decent lpvo and mount. After entering the codes, it’s $299 before taxes. That’s what I paid for mine used. [IMG]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202401 ... 95097e.png[/IMG]
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Post by Rem700 » Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:47 am

I actually just ordered that a few days again when it came in my email!
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Post by Rem700 » Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:56 am

Too good a deal to pass up. $318 after tax
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Re: AR Optics

Post by Rem700 » Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:17 pm

So anyone have a bore sight? Or where to get it bore sighted for cheap

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Post by ssracer » Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:30 pm

With an AR you can usually get close enough to be on paper if you just lock the upper in something then look through the scope and through the barrel.


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Post by Toddstang » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:44 pm

ssracer wrote:
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With an AR you can usually get close enough to be on paper if you just lock the upper in something then look through the scope and through the barrel.


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This.
I have a cheap laser that I'll shine through the bore and then line the scope up. Just setting up in the hallway, like 15 yards.
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Re: AR Optics

Post by etownguy » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:32 am

the last two LPVO's I have put on ARs have crazily enough been almost dead on with no adjustments right out of the box. The arken EP8 I papered at 15 yards with 2 shots saw where it was hitting and moved straight to 200 yards.

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