Optics decision/availability

[DarkJ]

I thought Aimpoints were invincible? It took EOTech less than two weeks to fix my 516 last year.

think you posted on the wrong thread

[wingspar]

picked up a vortex viper off the EE
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=125697
hes shipping tomorrow

As I read thru this thread, it sounded like you were doing my shopping for me since we both seem to be looking at the same scopes. Then I came across this post, and saw you bought one off the forum. Looks like a very nice score. I might have jumped on that too if I had seen it.

Nearest Cabela’s to me is an overnight trip. I almost went this week, but had to cancel due to a dentist appointment I’d forgot about. Pisser about that is the dentist called and rescheduled me to March 22. Grrrrr. So, I’m thinking of making the trip next week. Interesting to know that Cabelas has them in the store, but not on the internet.

[DarkJ]

As I read thru this thread, it sounded like you were doing my shopping for me since we both seem to be looking at the same scopes. Then I came across this post, and saw you bought one off the forum. Looks like a very nice score. I might have jumped on that too if I had seen it.

Nearest Cabela’s to me is an overnight trip. I almost went this week, but had to cancel due to a dentist appointment I’d forgot about. Pisser about that is the dentist called and rescheduled me to March 22. Grrrrr. So, I’m thinking of making the trip next week. Interesting to know that Cabelas has them in the store, but not on the internet.

Yep, just ordered my mount too. went with a higher offset mount to clear my fixed a2 front sight post.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/864...flat-top-matte

says out of stock now after i ordered, said it wasnt back ordered. so hopefully i got the last one
good luck trying to find a viper pst, i called over 20 places and tried every dealer i could find lol. ill let you know how everything is once the scope arrives.

[wingspar]

Yep, just ordered my mount too. went with a higher offset mount to clear my fixed a2 front sight post.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/864...flat-top-matte

says out of stock now after i ordered, said it wasnt back ordered. so hopefully i got the last one
good luck trying to find a viper pst, i called over 20 places and tried every dealer i could find lol. ill let you know how everything is once the scope arrives.

They show that mount as possibly being back in stock in less than two weeks, so if you missed it, you shouldn’t have too long to wait.

I’ve decided on the LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD LT104. Seems like this forum is 99 to 100% in agreement that it is the best out there, but the one you ordered looks like a nice mount. Yes, let us know how the scope works out, and photos of the reticle if possible.

[DarkJ]

They show that mount as possibly being back in stock in less than two weeks, so if you missed it, you shouldn’t have too long to wait.

I’ve decided on the LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD LT104. Seems like this forum is 99 to 100% in agreement that it is the best out there, but the one you ordered looks like a nice mount. Yes, let us know how the scope works out, and photos of the reticle if possible.

the reason i decided on the mount it did was i didnt want the front post in my recticle, most i was looking at and reading about the fron post would be in the lower 1/3 and sometimes 1/2 view until 3x or 4x which to me makes me uneasy, i like having full view and i dont have the tools/resources to do a low pro gas block/free floating rail yet. so removing the fixed a2 sight isnt feasable yet

[wingspar]

the reason i decided on the mount it did was i didnt want the front post in my recticle, most i was looking at and reading about the fron post would be in the lower 1/3 and sometimes 1/2 view until 3x or 4x which to me makes me uneasy, i like having full view and i dont have the tools/resources to do a low pro gas block/free floating rail yet. so removing the fixed a2 sight isnt feasable yet

Makes sense. Guess I need to ask some questions of LaRue before I purchase the mount. I don’t ever plan on removing the front sight post.

[DarkJ]

Makes sense. Guess I need to ask some questions of LaRue before I purchase the mount. I don’t ever plan on removing the front sight post.

ive been going back and forth on it, but i saw a a2 sight post with a tac light and laser on it that seemed really cool. im still debating whether i wanna go with a flip up front with a free floating rail and low pro gas block or leave it and just stick with the taller mount. i would also like to eventually pick up a 2nd ar and make it a long range rifle. if i do that then this one will get a red dot.