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7/28/2024 10:25:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: sleestakwhisperer][Edited]
If you have an optic recommendation for my M16, it would be appreciated.  

Actually, I need an optic for both my 223 upper and 22LR upper.  Something in the medium range of cost would be best, like $500.  But I'll spend what I have to.

It's hard to figure out what to get, because there a million options.  I have an Aimpoint H1 on my UZI that I like.

I needed a carbine upper, and after a lot of searching around, I got a stripped 6920 upper from Brownells for $467 after the 15% discount for signing up for their tsunami of promotional emails.  

https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-receivers-parts/m4-5.56-upper-receiver-groups/

I didn't really get to test it 100% for accuracy yet, because all I have for an optic right now is a Colt carry handle.  But it seems to be very accurate.  The two-shot sighting groups at 50 yards were almost touching each other.  And that's using a block of wood for a rest and with the scratchy trigger.

Once I get a better optic and a new FCG, I'll give it a better test and report back.

7/28/2024 2:13:28 PM EDT
[#1]
Primary Arms SLx 3X micro prism hits a sweet spot for small, light weight, simple & very useable. Can be mounted to pic rail or carry handle. Deals on them can often be found for as low as $250.  Discount codes for Simmons sporting goods show up regularly on Reddit/gundeals.
7/28/2024 2:33:03 PM EDT
[#2]
We’re gonna need to know what you plan to do with it before we give recommendations.
7/29/2024 8:33:03 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By bluedog82:
We’re gonna need to know what you plan to do with it before we give recommendations.
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Good point.

Unless I can find a match to shoot with it, I'll be just be goofing around at the range with it.

I guess you could say that my current plan is to shoot offhand at 100 and 200 yards.  For target practice.  

I shot at the 200 yard gong on Saturday in semi-auto and hit it about 70% of the time, offhand, even with the horrible trigger.  So it's a nice accurate upper.  I'm very happy with it.

I already tried using the Leupold 3-9x scope off my AR, and that didn't work, the gun jerks so much in FA that even on 3x I instantly lost the sight picture.  That could be user error, I'm not exactly a marksman yet with this gun in FA.  

Hopefully, if I can get my 22 upper to actually run OK, I'll shoot a steel plate match with it.  I shoot a subgun match once a month.  

What kind of shooting do you do with yours?
7/29/2024 7:35:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: astrocreep96][Edited] [#4]
I am new to the M16 world, but I put an Eotech on mine.  Big site picture, I can keep the dot more-or-less on target in full auto.

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7/30/2024 2:16:19 PM EDT
[#5]
For mostly FA a circle-dot red dot or Eotech is nice.  Center dot for more precision holds at longer ranges, and the circle is easier to pick up under constant recoil motion.

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