I have wanted an eotech+magnifier for years but people I talked to either said stick to the eo no mag or if you need magnification just get a scope instead. Plus I don't think 3x magnification is enough for what I want, I have a 3-9x on my hunting rifle and I like what I see at 9x. Then I started leaning to a PA 1-6x scope for both close and far shots (farthest shot is 250 yards with most around 50-100 yards). Then I started thinking if I got the 1-6, when Im using it 99% of the time it would be on 1x or 6x, and for 1x a RDS would be a better option than a scope on 1x. So for now I think I want a good variable (maybe 3-9x?) or fixed (6x?) scope with a RDS like the burris fastfire on a 45 degree mount.
1) Am I correct that I want the red dot as close to the bore as I can get, not a 45 that mounts on the scope with rings or even on top like the burris fastfire combo deal?
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee188/Sodak_Jim/AR-15/100_0558.jpg
http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/547/547415.jpg
2) If #1 is not optimal, and I mount the 45 on the rail, it needs to be mounted on the receiver and not the handguard rail correct? Should it be mounted further back on the rifle closer to my eye, or further from my eye?
http://www.rifleshootermag.com/files/2010/09/rs_cantilever-tales_b.jpg
http://www.defensereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jeff_Gurwitch_AR-15_M4A1_Carbine_Tactical_Accessories_DefenseReview.com_DR_Pic_E.jpg
http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2014/12/12/3805759_02_spikes_tactical_ar_15_with_bla_640.jpg
3) I like this one mounted underneath the scope, would this be as good as any or does anyone see a problem with this?
http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/telestroud/DSC02958.jpg
Anyone with experience on this stuff feel free to chime in, Im just trying to buy once not having to go thru the trial and error process and hopefully I can learn a thing or two along the way without wasting money. Thanks guys