Back-up red dot sight positioning

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Originally Posted by wild_wild_wes

Can you elaborate on that?

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One thing that makes it valuable is in hastily getting on target with the dot and then dropping into the high magnification optic. The 1200 position is also less likely to be impeded by mounted devices or in a tight position. Further, as quite a few folks have their BUIS at 45, it keeps the view clear in the event that the RDS is compromised.

Also, bear in mind that the mount can be rotated on the tube. Having the dot between the elevation and windage knobs is not infrequent.

One should also bear in mind that the elevation knob is rarely used with the reticles that are used in that optic.

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Originally Posted by wild_wild_wes

I was wondering why SOCOM wanted a new optic, when they have the NF 3-15. Still doesn't make sense.

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The Mk6 is a definite improvement over the NF, even if judged on reticle alone.


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Originally Posted by Failure2Stop

One thing that makes it valuable is in hastily getting on target with the dot and then dropping into the high magnification optic. The 1200 position is also less likely to be impeded by mounted devices or in a tight position. Further, as quite a few folks have their BUIS at 45, it keeps the view clear in the event that the RDS is compromised.

Also, bear in mind that the mount can be rotated on the tube. Having the dot between the elevation and windage knobs is not infrequent.

One should also bear in mind that the elevation knob is rarely used with the reticles that are used in that optic.

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question.

would you still recommend the use of the 1200 position if the turret height were "standard height" and not reduced height like the solicitation?

I am committed to a night force nxs ffp optic with mil reticle, so it doesn't have calibrated reticle nor does it have convenient hash marks.

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Originally Posted by trinydex

question.

would you still recommend the use of the 1200 position if the turret height were "standard height" and not reduced height like the solicitation?

I am committed to a night force nxs ffp optic with mil reticle, so it doesn't have calibrated reticle nor does it have convenient hash marks.

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Not F2S so take these words with a ton of salt. I think your dilemma will be purely personal in nature. I have a first gen IOR 2.5-10 as my long range scope with an MRDS set up in an offset position. The IOR has the old style covered turrets and are pretty tall. I would have liked to keep the MRDS at 12 o'clock but hat would have had me craning my head pretty badly to see the dot. Granted I only mocked up the positioning and didn't invest $$ is a tube mount. But after trying to make due I went with a LaRue 742 ring half and settled on an offset. It is wierd shooting weak hand as you're chanting the rifle inward, but it's doable since the amount of movement is pretty small. I think Ranier or someone was selling a but plate the swiveled and had a cheek piece. That would make for absolute no loss of weld as you rotate, but not sure if it's truly a need.

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Originally Posted by trinydex

question.

would you still recommend the use of the 1200 position if the turret height were "standard height" and not reduced height like the solicitation?

I am committed to a night force nxs ffp optic with mil reticle, so it doesn't have calibrated reticle nor does it have convenient hash marks.

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I personally do not use a piggybacked RDS, as my guns are setup more in the "GP" configuration (1-8x optic, offset irons, no 'pod).

For static precision (assuming bigger optics) I don't personally mind running the magnification in and out for targeting purposes, but wouldn't want the MRDS to interfere with the offset irons, so topside works well enough as a compromise. I generally prefer it offset between the elevation and deflection knobs, which gives enough height and offset to clear an inline night aiming device for emergency use in low light. My experience level with the setup is nowhere near that of the user groups that I am getting the information from, so take it for what it is worth.