Need Help Choosing red dot sight!

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Posted: 1/17/2006 11:39:28 AM EDT

HI all.
I Need a red dot for a stag 16".
willing to spend an absolute maximum of 370 dolllars. preferably a little less.

what sights do you recommend? I will be shooting mostly on ranges.. however i want it to be comfortable as close as 15 feet too...

help much appreciated.

Posted: 1/17/2006 11:49:32 AM EDT

[#1]

TacPoint!

Posted: 1/17/2006 11:58:44 AM EDT

[#2]

model? and why is it better than the others?

Posted: 1/17/2006 12:37:27 PM EDT

[#3]

He was kidding.

I'd suggest an EOTech 512. It uses common AA batteries, costs less than what you are looking to spend, and comes with a built in flattop mount. Best of all it super-tough.

Posted: 1/17/2006 12:42:53 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
He was kidding.

I'd suggest an EOTech 512. It uses common AA batteries, costs less than what you are looking to spend, and comes with a built in flattop mount. Best of all it super-tough.

I agree an Eothingy is the way to go IMO. I like it over the Aimpoint(which I own only because I got lucky and got a phat deal).

Posted: 1/17/2006 7:23:18 PM EDT

[#5]

thanks for the help guys.. Looking at a 512 now.

Posted: 1/18/2006 4:33:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
thanks for the help guys.. Looking at a 512 now.

Will some pics help?

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=264445

Posted: 1/18/2006 10:40:06 AM EDT

[#7]

thanks!

Posted: 1/18/2006 11:35:16 AM EDT

[#8]

I have an aimpoint (ml2) and like it. Main thing over the Eotech was the single dot instead of the circle and dot. If they make an Eotech with just a point go for it. I have played with both and felt more comfortable with the Aimpoint.

I also have a Tacpiont on a my Glock CCU and have had no problems so far. It has been there for about and year now. It is just a fun range gun but I don't think I would let my life depend on it.

Posted: 1/18/2006 1:06:23 PM EDT

[#9]

hmmm.. that gave me something to think about.. i really dig the single dot too...

Posted: 1/18/2006 1:15:39 PM EDT

[#10]

this is probably an incredibly dumb question, but i've only seen aimpoints mounted in front of the handle on the ar-15.

Is it possibel to mount it right on top where the handle would be?

like i illustrated with this shitty picture: http://home.no/ldom/mygun.GIF

Posted: 1/18/2006 1:29:21 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
this is probably an incredibly dumb question, but i've only seen aimpoints mounted in front of the handle on the ar-15.

Is it possibel to mount it right on top where the handle would be?

like i illustrated with this shitty picture: home.no/ldom/mygun.GIF

Like this?

Posted: 1/18/2006 2:40:09 PM EDT

[#12]

yes, or maybe even an inch farther back.
I dont have the one with the sights, its completely stripped as shown in the picture above.

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