Optics???

Dench said:
Appreciate that. I wasnt very confident that that type was for him, I don't know much about the subject. just figured huge sight easy to find, etc.
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a cheap 3x prism with a reticle is usually the best simple solution.
the issues with them are usually also typical - a shitty eye relief. also, cheap prism will have no illumination - useless at night.
cheaper red dots even at lowest power level are also unusable at night. optics are a tricky subject.
 
I'd be interested to see if the OP has tried green reticles, I've read that the green helps a lot.

If you Google it you will find many discussions on this, might be worth a try

You could buy one and if it doesn't help then return it.

Vortex makes the Spitfire Prism which has a large circle and a smaller circle inside, you have both green and red options and the circle are thin so your not looking at a thick reticle, it's kind of busy for my taste but it's built like a tank.

vortexoptics.com

Spitfire 1x Prism Scope

DRT (MOA) Reticle
vortexoptics.com vortexoptics.com
 
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SHOCKNAWE said:
I'd be interested to see if the OP has tried green reticles, I've read that the green helps a lot.

If you Google it you will find many discussions on this, might be worth a try

You could buy one and if it doesn't help then return it.

Vortex makes the Spitfire Prism which has a large circle and a smaller circle inside, you have both green and red options and the circle are thin so your not looking at a thick reticle, it's kind of busy for my taste but it's built like a tank.

vortexoptics.com

Spitfire 1x Prism Scope

DRT (MOA) Reticle
vortexoptics.com vortexoptics.com
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That's one of the optics I'm considering.. i thought it was very clean and crisp
 
Just put in my backorder for the new GLx 1x prism. I have a 3x vortex prism I don't love I'm going to shift to my new "beater" spikes build. I do have a Deutan color deficiency but I still do ok with red reticles if they're bright.
 
Soundwave said:
for the new GLx 1x prism
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i just received one more 1-6x arken lh-6 and i got to say it is my favorite crap beater out optic right now, as long as they going to keep it under $200.
really makes no sense to get anything less than this lpvo at this price. 20oz weight, though. not too light, not too heavy.
 
SHOCKNAWE said:
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The top rifle has the Vector, the bottom 2 are the Cyclops.

I use a riser mount on mine and no magnifier as you can see, if I'm thinking I want a magnifier I will go without it and just do an LPVO or a 3x or 5x prism as is.

Personal choice but in my experience magnifiers just flat out suck
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That reverse dong hand stop absolutely fcuks.
 
paul73 said:
i just received one more 1-6x arken lh-6 and i got to say it is my favorite crap beater out optic right now, as long as they going to keep it under $200.
really makes no sense to get anything less than this lpvo at this price. 20oz weight, though. not too light, not too heavy.
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I had really thought I was gonna go with a 1-6 for my 16". Instead I'm shifting an aimpoint pro w/magnifier and that vortex 3x prism around.
 
paul73 said:
choices, choices...
all good prisms i like are way more than $200. closer to a $400 in fact. and money matter. i may get one more 1-6x and unify all the rifles that were on crappy sights.

i pretty much consolidated most onto arkens now. venom is now out of circulation, and one of 1-6x is spare, all the rest is mounted on.
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It's the eye relief that kills me. Even with the aimpoint 3x magnifier and 3x prism. I really wanted to go to a T2 or some kind of micro and a magnifier. We'll see!
 
I got the slx 1x which is perfect for my eyes. Also married up to the slx 3x magnifier, I'm working on getting them perfect tother but a lot of tuning so far. Should've got the glx!! Next one!
 
SHOCKNAWE said:
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The top rifle has the Vector, the bottom 2 are the Cyclops.

I use a riser mount on mine and no magnifier as you can see, if I'm thinking I want a magnifier I will go without it and just do an LPVO or a 3x or 5x prism as is.

Personal choice but in my experience magnifiers just flat out suck
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What is the rationale behind placing the optic so high?


(total rifle n00b here)
 
kalash said:
What is the rationale behind placing the optic so high?


(total rifle n00b here)
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I have the optic forward and when I bring the rifle up I have a clear view of the reticle and can also see the field of view surrounding the optic as well.

Being shamefully honest I first saw this watching a GBRS video, and figured I'd try it out but about 3/4 less than how high they have their set ups and I kind of liked it.

I set all my dots up this way for consistency, I'm not a phenominaly great rifle shooter but I tried it for awhile and it works for me
 
SHOCKNAWE said:
I have the optic forward and when I bring the rifle up I have a clear view of the reticle and can also see the field of view surrounding the optic as well.

Being shamefully honest I first saw this watching a GBRS video, and figured I'd try it out but about 3/4 less than how high they have their set ups and I kind of liked it.

I set all my dots up this way for consistency, I'm not a phenominaly great rifle shooter but I tried it for awhile and it works for me
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You also have the advantage if your dot mount has an embedded iron, you can use a flip up instead of flip to side magnifier, and sometimes you can get your dot wearing SCBA, although it can still be tricky even with a riser.
 
lukewarm_fuzz said:
You also have the advantage if your dot mount has an embedded iron, you can use a flip up instead of flip to side magnifier, and sometimes you can get your dot wearing SCBA, although it can still be tricky even with a riser.
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Well I got the QD mount so if optic goes down it's a flip of the mount and it's off
 
Well, I did it. Officially an ACOG guy now. Do I get some kind of faux operator patch or something? I hope it performs as well as it looks. Just waiting for Santa to deliver it.
 
I've been using a Sig copy for years. Time to step up and buy the real deal. You may see the Sig in the classifieds. LNIB, I know what I've got.
 
chris_1001 said:
I’m pretty sure we have a

“I’m a sniper now” thread.

The gun forum equivalent of I’m a vegetarian.

And we all know Broccoli is a vegetable.

1+1=
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I just ordered an ACOG.

I AM UNSTOPPABLE!!

Bro, did you know I own an ACOG and a 6.5cm?
The ACOG is my backup sight to my Nightforce ATCR.
 
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