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Offline Roper

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optics
« on: June 24, 2009, 08:47:07 PM »
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I am looking at 1-4 variable scopes to mount on my AR.  I like the thought of having non-magnification while at the same time being able to see a target 200-300 yards down range.  I am looking for ideas on good scopes - I don't need the top of the line.  Any ideas???
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Offline Dan W

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Re: optics
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 09:11:16 PM »
Roper, I put a 3-9x40 Nikon  Team Primos Monarch on my 18" rifle, and I am finding it acceptable for 100 yards, but I am wishing I had more magnification at times. My old eyes wouldn't find a 4x very helpful at 300 yards

 My 16" Midlength has an EOTech 512 and is great for anything up to 100 yards , but I don't really try to shoot bullseyes with it.  It is a very fast acquisition optic for close in (25-75 yards)
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Re: optics
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 10:16:19 PM »
Can't go wrong with an ACOG TA01, but it is a fixed 4 power. I put a USOptics 1-4 on my AR, but very pricey. Aimpoint makes a magnifier for there scopes, but I don't know much about them.

Most 1x scopes are not a true 1x, and distort image some, but that is a deep conversation I don't want to get into. You can have anything you want, what do you want to spend?
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Offline Roper

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Re: optics
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2009, 06:37:10 PM »
LitlRat's comment about a magnifier turned on the light for me. I already have an EOTech 511, I'm half way home. Based on the prices of the 1-4 scopes, I think I will add the magnifier to what I have and rock on!  Thanks for the help.
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Offline David Hineline

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Re: optics
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2009, 10:19:24 PM »
These are quite popular with the tactical community.

[url]http://www.millettsights.com/images/2007/ads/Millett_DMS_Ad.pdfrl]

Should be able to get one without 30mm rings for $250
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Offline Roper

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Re: optics
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2009, 07:32:00 AM »
There are a heckuva lot more options than I was counting on. The price target for the millett scopes seem more reasonable that some of the others that I have been looking at. Lots of options, just depends on how much cash a person wants to depart with (not much in my case).
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Offline Rich B

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Re: optics
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2009, 08:52:18 PM »
Millett DMS-1
Burris XTR-14
Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4, Mark 4 CQT 1-3, Mark 4 MRT 1.5-5, Mark 2 1.5-4

Or, go to LaRue Tactical and pickup a Po' Boy SPecial. 
http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=170
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Re: optics
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2009, 12:58:59 PM »
I use a Weaver Classic V Series 1-3 on my Mini-14 and am quite pleased with it.  Midway USA has them for about $160.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=183610 
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