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Phazuka
06-03-08, 18:04
1. 3x Aimpoint Magnifier/Aimpoint Clone
2. Eotech 552 Clone (will a QD base riser be necessary?
3. Sightmark (docter style) with LaRue base

Which one would be best for a .22lr plinker? Which ones line up with BUIS front and rear?
thetallengineer
06-03-08, 18:59
I use an Aimpoint Comp C3 on my dedicated .22 upper. I bought it used and have been very pleased. I don't have BUIS on my practice rifle but I would imagine if I did, they would cowitness like they do on my normal AR.
C4IGrant
06-04-08, 08:37
1. 3x Aimpoint Magnifier/Aimpoint Clone
2. Eotech 552 Clone (will a QD base riser be necessary?
3. Sightmark (docter style) with LaRue base

Which one would be best for a .22lr plinker? Which ones line up with BUIS front and rear?


I would also suggest you look at the SPOT optics. They have been reliable for us and have never had one returned.


C4
m.adams
06-04-08, 10:11
Not to steal thunder from anyone, but while following the link at the top of the forums here I found this from Vortex (http://www.vortexoptics.com/riflescopes/view/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-riflescope-with-ar15-mount) - does anyone have any thoughts? It might be viable in this application as well...
markm
06-04-08, 10:18
I've run a BSA $30 dollar cheapo Dot sight on my 10/22 for years. It's been beat on, and still works fine and holds zero. I wouldn't spend anything over $50-75 for a rimfire Dot sight.
b_saan
06-04-08, 11:56
I'm running a Truglo TG8030B red dot on the GSG-5. It works fine and cost $39.
Phazuka
06-04-08, 16:00
yeah, basically i'm just looking for a knockoff optic for a flat-top .22lr dedicated AR...so i won't need gucci gear, just something that looks tactigucci.

So, out of the 4 listed, which one would you suggest I go with?

1. 3x Aimpoint Magnifier/Aimpoint Clone
2. Eotech 552 Clone (will a QD base riser be necessary?
3. Sightmark (docter style) with LaRue base
4. ACOG 4x32 Clone

TIA
wahoo95
06-04-08, 23:10
I went with 3x Aimpoint Magnifier/Aimpoint Clone
Phazuka
06-05-08, 00:25
I went with 3x Aimpoint Magnifier/Aimpoint Clone

Post pics. I'm sure I seen your rifle at arfcom without a scope yet in that .22lr thread.
wahoo95
06-05-08, 00:46
Here's a pic with the ClonePoint and twist off mount for the 3x Magnifier mount.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/a996hawk/IMG_2203.jpg
Phazuka
06-06-08, 08:51
Here's a pic with the ClonePoint and twist off mount for the 3x Magnifier mount.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/a996hawk/IMG_2203.jpg

that's the one i ordered but with the specter length lightweight FF tube. i figure at 10 bucks for a brick of 500 22lr it will pay for itself after 30,000 rounds. :D

the gsg-5...about the same! fun times ahead.
Perryguy
06-06-08, 12:18
Non-red dot option, any decent 3-9x scope. I have one on a 1022 and it is hard to miss!
Phazuka
06-09-08, 20:01
Non-red dot option, any decent 3-9x scope. I have one on a 1022 and it is hard to miss!

I was thinking one of these suckers:

http://www.sunclear.biz/en_description/Vector%201.25-4.5x26E.jpg

or

http://www.scvector.biz/english/products_img/2007123130919.jpg
wahoo95
06-09-08, 20:06
I have to admit I'm a little anxious to see that Vortex Strikefire released! Looks like it would be perfect for a plinker!

http://www.vortexoptics.com/riflescopes/view/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-riflescope-with-ar15-mount
CarlosDJackal
06-09-08, 21:40
How about one of these?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/38983-47410-1455.html

http://www.natchezss.com/Optics.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=XRTG8030B

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/advav3030red.html

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/bsa30reddosi.html

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/bec30reddotw.html

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ar30reddotwm.html