I just generically refer to all baby aimpoints as T1s. Once my mother may I clears for a Stock, my main goal is a TA11 with the donut of death.Originally Posted by transporter
Did you try 556 sights? I think they are compatible
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I just generically refer to all baby aimpoints as T1s. Once my mother may I clears for a Stock, my main goal is a TA11 with the donut of death.
Did you try 556 sights? I think they are compatible
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I have them on my 556. Putting them on 553 is like putting the hubcaps on Ferrari. It's a stolen expression but I can't say it any better...
If I remember correctly Josh didn't like the 'diopters+optic' setup because of the cluttered view. On the clamp-on kit the front sight is folding so shouldn't be an issue.
Either way, my set is in the mail, should be able to try it on Wed if FedEx doesn't let me down)
Btw, I think you'll love the ACOG.
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Great analogy. The 556/551a1 diopters are not well executed. In general I don't like the diopter + red dot combo as I feel it is a cluttered view through the optic. With that said, I shot a friend's MP5K with t1 on a B&T low mount today and didn't find the view through the optic too terrible, though the K has the factory SP89/MP5K castle type rear site.
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Hey Mr. Josh!
Warning: I'm neither an operator or a very experienced shooter so take my opinion for what it is - an opinion.
Having said that I don't really understand some people's fascination with "co-witnessing". In my limited experience it's been cluttering the view and making target acquisition slower. The way I solve this for myself - a solid quality irons with preferably folding front sight and an optic with the QD mount. This way I've got all off my bases covered. Another option I've got on my HK UMP recently - a taller see through mount for my Zeiss red dot allows me to use the iron sights without removing the RDS. It still can be removed within seconds if necessary.
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On my 553 IMG_5084.jpg if my new diopters are good enough to keep, I'll also be looking for a taller see through mount to replace the factory one. Good suggestions are welcomed!)
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Beautiful rifles. That 553 setup is awesome.Hey Mr. Josh!
Warning: I'm neither an operator or a very experienced shooter so take my opinion for what it is - an opinion.
Having said that I don't really understand some people's fascination with "co-witnessing". In my limited experience it's been cluttering the view and making target acquisition slower. The way I solve this for myself - a solid quality irons with preferably folding front sight and an optic with the QD mount. This way I've got all off my bases covered. Another option I've got on my HK UMP recently - a taller see through mount for my Zeiss red dot allows me to use the iron sights without removing the RDS. It still can be removed within seconds if necessary.
IMG_5170.jpg
On my 553 IMG_5084.jpg if my new diopters are good enough to keep, I'll also be looking for a taller see through mount to replace the factory one. Good suggestions are welcomed!)
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Thank you, Josh! Means a lot coming from you👍
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See thru mounts were the standard solution in the 80s. If you have a wide viewer like an Eotech, co witness is practical. That way if your batteries decide to die at the worst possible moment you can just use irons without changing anything.Hey Mr. Josh!
Warning: I'm neither an operator or a very experienced shooter so take my opinion for what it is - an opinion.
Having said that I don't really understand some people's fascination with "co-witnessing". In my limited experience it's been cluttering the view and making target acquisition slower. The way I solve this for myself - a solid quality irons with preferably folding front sight and an optic with the QD mount. This way I've got all off my bases covered. Another option I've got on my HK UMP recently - a taller see through mount for my Zeiss red dot allows me to use the iron sights without removing the RDS. It still can be removed within seconds if necessary.
IMG_5170.jpg
On my 553 IMG_5084.jpg if my new diopters are good enough to keep, I'll also be looking for a taller see through mount to replace the factory one. Good suggestions are welcomed!)
With any tube scope like an ACOG, T1 or Aimpoint, co witness causes problems...at least for me.
With stuff like SIGs and HKs, I just make sure any red dot has a QD lever in case I need to dump it for irons.
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I want a 553R and SAPR.
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Feel exactly the same as above. No Eotech's here. And being the 80's guy ---> do you know any good see through mounts for the ACOG's, Aimpoint's?
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