Optic Question and range report...

jk636 · #1 01-10-11, 16:28

I went out and shot my primary arms m3 clone that i picked up last week. Sight looks good, shoots well and holds zero. This was my first red dot and what did I learn? Red dots may not be for me. I can shoot better with the iron sights than with a red dot. So my question is, does anyone know of a magnified optic that is well built, relatively inexpensive (cant afford the ACOG) and will hold up well on a 16'' carbine? I need more precision than what a red dot or my iron sights have to offer...

MTechnik · #2 01-10-11, 16:35

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Originally Posted by jk636

I went out and shot my primary arms m3 clone that i picked up last week. Sight looks good, shoots well and holds zero. This was my first red dot and what did I learn? Red dots may not be for me. I can shoot better with the iron sights than with a red dot. So my question is, does anyone know of a magnified optic that is well built, relatively inexpensive (cant afford the ACOG) and will hold up well on a 16'' carbine? I need more precision than what a red dot or my iron sights have to offer...

There is the world of 1-4x and 1-6 and now 1-8x scopes. But from what I gather, the inexpensive 1-4x scopes don't give the same experience that a quality 1-4x scope would give.

jk636 · #3 01-10-11, 16:37

any brands in particular? I toyed around with the idea of buying a magnifier, but Im not sure. I was looking for a dedicated magnified optic...

jordanthegimp · #4 01-12-11, 21:48

I have a redfield 2-7 w. accu-range reticle thats very clear for the money. its made by leupold. i had a weaver v3 -1-3x, and the redfield offers 10xs the clarity i highly recommend it, ive taken it to the range once on my M&P15OR. hell, i might even sell it if you are interested

ucrt · #5 01-12-11, 21:53

Deleted. Didn't read OP correctly.

christcorp · #6 01-13-11, 11:33

On one of my tac rifles, I use a 1x/2x Red-Dot by A1optic. They are inexpensive, and I've had nothing but great luck with them. This is my 3rd one. I also have a 6-24x50mm for one of my hunting rifles and a 50mm red-dot for another rifle. But I like the 1x/2x because it's a red-dot, but has 2x magnification IF YOU WANT IT. Meaning, it has a screw on 2x lens. You can leave it on, or take it off and use it as a regular 1x red-dot. It's a 42mm red-dot. The owner of the company sells only through thehuntersmall.com ; although, the main website for the products is A1optic.com ; also, he (Dennis) does sometimes sell some of the scopes on ebay. But most at thehuntersmall.com . He also has some other scopes by barska and some others, but I really like the A1optic scopes. I have some high dollar optics on some of my hunting rifles, but the A1optic I have on my 7mm mag is rock solid and I use it a good portion of the time. Go to the a1optic.com sight and look at their stuff. I'm impressed with them. Especially for the price.

joshua79109 · #7 01-13-11, 11:39

I use Aimpoints with 3x magnifiers on LaRue flip to side mounts and like them, but I do have an inexpensive 1-4 that has held up on an AR15. It's a Millett DMS 1-4.

Here is a few links to check out.

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=5167

http://swfa.com/Millett-1-4x24-DMS-T...ope-P9251.aspx

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=186660

jk636 · #8 01-13-11, 13:45

thanks for the feed back! I went to swfa and found a bunch of options all in the same price range. One final question and try not to laugh...has anyone used NC Star? They sell them on that website and I have seen them at the gunshow. Is it similar in quality to say the millett or is it just more cheapo overseas stuff...

Failure2Stop · #9 01-13-11, 17:03

NCStar?
No.
I am sure that you can find a plethora of people on other sites that love them, but we tend to focus on a more serious segment of the market that tends to break cheap optics like pinatas on Cinco de Mayo.

pbmaster2k89 · #10 02-17-11, 00:04

I have an AIM sports 3-9 scope on my BCM and thats been workin great

Tomac · #11 02-17-11, 07:37

Check out the new Burris 1-4x Tac30, it's the least expensive variable I'd recommend: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=994114
It's also the lightest at appx 13oz (not the 17oz listed).
HTH...
Tomac

STG-556 w/Burris Tac30 (FDE):

1x/4x illuminated/unilluminated 50yd reticle shots from the Tac30:

J-Dub · #12 02-17-11, 11:01

checkout the weaver 1-3x20mm...pretty decent for the price. Make no mistake it is NOT a Trijicon, but its a good entry level scope.