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Zhukov

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Posted: 4/16/2010 3:04:52 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Zhukov]

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jerz_subbie It's nice to live in a free state! Joined Jan 2007 Posts 3724 EE 100% (500) NC, USA	Posted: 4/16/2010 4:15:16 PM EDT [Last Edit: jerz_subbie] [#1] Burris XTR-14 1-4x24mm Gen1 in Larue LT-139 SPR-E (1lb 7.1oz) This combo does clear MBUS contrary to LT's website. SWFA SS 20x in LaRue LT-104 SPR (1lb 12oz) Will not clear MBUS, using Troy rear
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CJan_NH Blissfully ignorant Colt KoolAid drinker... Joined Jul 2003 Posts 8568 EE 100% (4) NH, USA	Posted: 4/16/2010 4:21:05 PM EDT [#2] Leupold VariX-II 3-9x40 w/ARMS mount sitting about four miles over the bore axis: This optic is about to celebrate it's 20th birthday mounted on that HBAR Same rifle, different view: Flattop ARs didn't exist yet when this rifle was put together.
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the-answer-is-42 Tight Shirt, Heavy Gel Joined Dec 2009 Posts 713 EE 100% (262) USA	Posted: 4/16/2010 4:38:53 PM EDT [#3] Super Sniper 10x
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icedragonmx

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Posted: 4/16/2010 8:31:11 PM EDT

[Last Edit: icedragonmx] [#4]

Edit for the switch from a 4200T to a 6500T on my 15.5" upper..

I have finally settled on a Optics package for my AR uppers:D

Just picked up a Bushnell 6500 Tactical 2.5x16x44mm Mil-dot in a Burris PEPR mount for my precision upper and have mounted a Bushnell TRS-25 dot sight at 45 degrees off the main scope tube(Millet 30mm acc rail ring). I think with the 2.5x and an extra dot sight I can still retain some close up use with the longer upper as well as a long range zoom for the reach of the .223.

My 11.5 upper sports a EOTec on a Larue 110 mount with a Arms BUIS and a light/laser offset on the front handguard. Light and very fast and I do have a 3x on a twist off mount if I need a bit of zoom.

Had just finished selling my 4200 Tactical to get some of the funds needed for the 6500T and was at Wholesale Supply on St James. They were nice enough to have one in stock ready to go and even matched the price of an online competitor to save me from waiting a week to get one through an online deal. A big thanks to the guys there:D Even had some FGMM ammo too:eek: Nice to have a store like that in your back yard! I am finally happy with my Optics selection and just wanted to share...Any hints or comments would be great!

Happy to finally have a working system:D as of June 2010

RFutch Joined Oct 2008 Posts 388 EE 100% (41) TN, USA	Posted: 4/16/2010 9:16:52 PM EDT [Last Edit: RFutch] [#5] Bushnell

TowedJumper Joined May 2010 Posts 7 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 2:16:57 PM EDT [#6] Burris XTR with PEPR mount on Stag Mod2

Mccray Joined Oct 2009 Posts 546 EE 100% (42) LA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 7:29:28 PM EDT [#7] And even more Burris.. Burris XTR-14 Gen2 Tactical scope 1-4X24mm Larue LT139 SPR-E / Extended Eye Relief(A good mount if you shoot nose to charging handle)

1_Snipes Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 136 EE 100% (2) CO, USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 9:32:36 PM EDT [#8] Burris XTR 3-12x50 illuminated ballistic mildot 30MM

BBsteel Joined Feb 2008 Posts 53 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 10:37:41 PM EDT [#9] Bushnell 6500 2.5-16x44 on a .25 wssm

Surf Member Joined Dec 2004 Posts 3342 EE 100% (31) USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 11:30:33 PM EDT [Last Edit: Zhukov] [#10] <This is a picture thread. Please review the rules in the OP of this thread - Z>
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Djeep Joined Mar 2010 Posts 127 EE 0% (0) WI, USA	Posted: 5/9/2010 11:39:45 PM EDT [#11] Both are Nikon Monarch 5x20x44 mounted on LaRue LT 139's

Colt_sporter Collector of fine NFA tax stamps Joined Aug 2002 Posts 8000 EE 100% (134) NH, USA	Posted: 5/10/2010 2:45:39 AM EDT [#12] This scope may fall in the "premium" section but I only paid $650 for it. Same with this one: ..and this one.. SS 10X40
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Colt_sporter Collector of fine NFA tax stamps Joined Aug 2002 Posts 8001 EE 100% (134) NH, USA	Posted: 5/10/2010 2:48:19 AM EDT [#13] I forgot one: $599 on the "Sample List"
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CWDraco

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Posted: 5/10/2010 9:38:22 PM EDT

[#14]

C-More Systems ATAC. Aluminum Body C-more RDS, mounted inside a Mil-spec chopped Carry Handle w/ A2 BUIS for 100% co-witness. Field swappable diodes from 2MOA up to 16MOA. Takes about 2 minutes to change. Takes 1/3N size batteries, which are about the size of a #2 pencil eraser, last about 700-900 hours, takes under 1 minute to swap with thumbscrews holding the battery cover in place. C-more Systems sells them for about $500, but since few like them and few use them, they can be found for under $400. Beware, Chi-Com fakes are easy to find for under $50.

MK402 Joined May 2010 Posts 6 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 5/12/2010 8:38:44 PM EDT [Last Edit: MK402] [#15] Leupold Mark AR 6-18x40 on a Mega 10 moa scout rail on a RRA 20" SS

Liquidmetal Member Joined Jun 2007 Posts 2650 EE 100% (20) USA	Posted: 5/14/2010 12:12:03 AM EDT [#16] Mueller Tac II 3-10x44 with Warne QD high rings on my RRA Predator Pursuit.
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cormorantslayer Cannon Fodder Joined Aug 2008 Posts 4522 EE 100% (546) FL, USA	Posted: 5/14/2010 12:31:53 AM EDT [#17] Leupold Mark 4 MRT 1.5-5x20 Illuminated SPR Recticle, LaRue LT104, LaRue LT698 on my LMT CQB
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badkarmaiii Joined Feb 2009 Posts 176 EE 0% (0) NM, USA	Posted: 5/17/2010 12:44:14 PM EDT [#18] Tirijicon TR24G in Trijicon (made by PRI) rings: Thanks, Lee

ckelley WTF? Joined Nov 2008 Posts 184 EE 100% (1) OK, USA	Posted: 5/30/2010 11:01:56 PM EDT [#19] Sightron SII Big Sky 3-9x42 in a LaRue LT-104 mount

tt350z Joined Jan 2008 Posts 1056 EE 100% (35) ND, USA	Posted: 5/31/2010 12:07:29 AM EDT [#20] Vortex 6.5-20x50 Mil Dot Because I can't afford real glass , waiting for the PST's to be released.

youngAR Joined Jul 2006 Posts 2415 EE 100% (177) TX, USA	Posted: 5/31/2010 12:55:21 AM EDT [#21] Bushnell Elite 4200 1.25-4x in a Burris PEPR mount:

akula99 Joined Aug 2003 Posts 268 EE 100% (3)	Posted: 5/31/2010 3:58:57 AM EDT [#22] Weaver CE 1.5-4.5 on a Bobro scope mount

Jacketch Resident Techno-pastoralist Joined Mar 2003 Posts 7633 EE 100% (5) VA, USA	Posted: 5/31/2010 4:19:12 AM EDT [Last Edit: Jacketch] [#23] Nikon 3.5-10x44 Illuminated Mil.Dot MeOpta K-Dot 1-4 Weaver CE 1.5-4.5
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TerryGecko Joined Oct 2009 Posts 63 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 7/10/2010 8:17:31 PM EDT [#24] Here is my Leupold Prismatic I bought for my PS90. For me, it was an easy decision as to which optic to buy. The PS90 TR has no real ability to use BUIS and the Prismatic can still be used without batteries. In fact, I don't even use the illuminated feature very often.

jtb33 Member Joined Jun 2003 Posts 4779 EE 100% (179) AZ, USA	Posted: 7/11/2010 2:12:37 PM EDT [Last Edit: jtb33] [#25] Nightforce 2.5-10x24 w/ZS.

tstud Member Joined Jun 2009 Posts 75 EE 0% (0) UT, USA	Posted: 8/11/2010 6:03:59 PM EDT [#26] Larue OBR lite Surefire muzzle break Leupold 4.5-14x40mm CDS (Waiting on the Custom Dials) Rat Grip

feersumdreadnot Joined Apr 2008 Posts 158 EE 0% (0) CT, USA	Posted: 8/14/2010 6:23:18 PM EDT [#27] RRA Predator Pursuit, GGG mount, Leupold rings, Nikon Monarch 5 x 20

feersumdreadnot Joined Apr 2008 Posts 159 EE 0% (0) CT, USA	Posted: 8/14/2010 6:27:05 PM EDT [#28] frankengun w/ Oly lower, DSA upper, White Oak 16" mid length gas, RRA match trigger, ACE stock, etc. IOR Valdada M2 4x w/ IOR mid rings on YHM 1/2" risers. Burris FastFireII on a Daniel Defense offset mount.

stagepaint Joined Sep 2009 Posts 115 EE 100% (26) VA, USA	Posted: 8/14/2010 11:07:13 PM EDT [#29] Another Leupold Mark 4 1.5-5 SPR reticle.

TN_Thunder Joined Apr 2009 Posts 175 EE 100% (1) FL, USA	Posted: 9/24/2010 9:22:07 PM EDT [#30] Bushnell 3200 tactical 5-15X40 mil dot. Soon, this scope's new home will be atop a RRA 24" Varmint upper.

Overton-AR Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 1607 EE 100% (152) NV, USA	Posted: 9/24/2010 10:47:22 PM EDT [#31] Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 / Larue LT-104 on my 16" White Oak 6.8 SPC

Bizzarolibe Member Joined May 2009 Posts 414 EE 100% (18) VA, USA	Posted: 9/25/2010 12:02:41 AM EDT [Last Edit: Zhukov] [#32] <This is a picture thread. Please review the rules in the OP of this thread - Z>

wpeschel Member Joined Oct 2008 Posts 253 EE 100% (91) TX, USA	Posted: 9/25/2010 6:00:40 PM EDT [Last Edit: Zhukov] [#33] <This is a picture thread. Please review the rules in the OP of this thread - Z>
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Saintless Member Joined Jan 2010 Posts 127 EE 100% (72) NC, USA	Posted: 10/20/2010 12:58:53 PM EDT [#34] Leatherwood Hi-Lux

djmasters Joined May 2010 Posts 2 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 11/18/2010 11:12:41 PM EDT [Last Edit: djmasters] [#35] -Olympic Arms Plinker Plus 16" -Primary Arms Basic AR15/M16 30mm Scope Carry Handle Mount -Nikon M-223 3-12x42 BDC

airgunner I feel like kicking a baby Joined Aug 2003 Posts 5300 EE 100% (159) KY, USA	Posted: 11/19/2010 3:40:20 PM EDT [#36] I guess this goes here...
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Colt1911 Joined Mar 2008 Posts 19 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 11/28/2010 1:45:11 PM EDT [#37] Burris AR-332 Prizm: http://www.pbase.com/image/130675547/original.jpg

CNUFijiBluSi Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 60 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 11/28/2010 9:46:14 PM EDT [#38] SWFA SS 10x-42 on a Burris PEPR mount

moreammoplz Joined Apr 2001 Posts 1534 EE 100% (130) KY, USA	Posted: 1/20/2011 3:43:14 PM EDT [#39] Stag AR with Rock River Scope Mount and Leupold VXII 3x9x40.

71_440Superbee Joined Dec 2010 Posts 44 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 1/24/2011 2:32:06 AM EDT [Last Edit: 71_440Superbee] [#40] RRA 20" HBAR upper,CMMG lower,Weaver 3-9X38 Micro Trac,RRA one piece optic mount. Soon to come,a hologram red dot on 45* offset mount and flip up BU rear sight. http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7171/ar15013.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/388/ar15014.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Warhawk Foxtrot Oscar Joined Feb 2003 Posts 5659 EE 100% (184) TX, USA	Posted: 1/24/2011 3:00:08 AM EDT [#41] Weaver Classic Extreme 1.5-4.5x
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tatinc2000 Joined Nov 2009 Posts 18 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 2/1/2011 10:14:11 PM EDT [#42] Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x40 Burris PEPR

MidMichHunter Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 1636 EE 100% (605) MI, USA	Posted: 2/3/2011 8:31:57 AM EDT [#43] Trijicon TR21-R ($400) & LT-139 ($175) Both off the EE Bushnell Elite 4200 3-12x44 Illum Mildot FFP $540 @ Natchez on closeout & LT-111 ($150) off EE
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skywiser Member Joined Nov 2010 Posts 17 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 3/12/2011 12:48:30 AM EDT [#44] Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 MRAD

Spook410 Joined Jan 2009 Posts 2240 EE 0% (0) NM, USA	Posted: 3/12/2011 1:35:51 AM EDT [#45] Another Burris XTR in a LaRue mount. Troy fold down BUIS. Been pretty happy with it overall.

MPDC Joined Jan 2011 Posts 1 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/15/2011 11:17:00 AM EDT [Last Edit: MPDC] [#46] S&W M&P15 OR w/Nikon M-223 1-4X20 "Point Blank" reticle scope on Primary Arms forward mount.. Magpul handguard and Tango Down grip. Troy BUIS. http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/uploads/1290046520/gallery_29_36_303203.jpg

vsvo Joined Oct 2005 Posts 278 EE 100% (59) VA, USA	Posted: 3/19/2011 11:19:39 PM EDT [#47] Leatherwood/Hi-Lux 1-4x24 CMR green reticule in a Larue LT-139 LMT upper and lower receivers BCM standard 16" midlength barrel with PWS FSC556 Larue 11.0 Troy BUIS (standard rear, M4 front) VTAC sling

Rick_A

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Posted: 4/7/2011 9:42:53 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Rick_A] [#48]

Apologies for the images. The phone cam is the only thing at my disposal for the time being.
Pics updated 6/12

Leupold VX-1 1-4x20mm on a Smith Enterprise STANAG mount with IOR V-Tac rings.
The scope has a couple options added at the Custom Shop:
German #1 reticle
CDS elevation turret with M855 BDC

The rear cap fouls the view a bit, so I'm on the fence whether I'm keeping that on there.

Rifle is "Stubbs," my dissy post-ban Colt H-Bar.

pukindog insignificant background character Joined Feb 2007 Posts 4742 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 4/9/2011 9:51:44 AM EDT [#49] At $299 this is on the low end of the scale here - Burris Tac-30 1-4x in a Larue mount..
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