Posted: 4/15/2008 7:52:19 PM EDT
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I currently have a Nikon 3x9 mounted on my AR. I use it for shooting off of a bench at 100-200yds.....and every now and then when it take it deer hunting. I've been thinking about getting rid of the scope and getting something like an EOtech sight. .....but I'm not sure how well it would do with targets at 100+yds. I mainly shoot off of a bench.......would something like an EOtech be worth getting in favor of the 3x9 scope? Thanks Here is my current setup...... 
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Agreed, the Eotech shines in close quarters and is great out to 100+ yds (at least with my eyes). When you're looking at ranges around 200 yds or greater, you'll want some magnification at least if you want a reasonable assurance of a clean and ethical kill. |
I would say slightly more accurate because the dot is a little more precise than my iron sights, especially when not shooting from a bench or prone position. Reaching out to 300 yards w/o magnification is a stretch for me. If I'm just looking to hit something man sized, ok, but if I'm looking to take out game with one shot, I'd want something that will give a better picture with some magnification. In my opinion, the strength of the Eotech in comparison to other optic options is extremely quick acquisition and targeting of objects <100 yds. |
| I am not sure about the specs on the various EOTech models but I tried shooting with a cheaper red-dot set up with a 10MOA dot reticle. That means that at 100yrd targets the dot was covering a 10" circle at 200yrds it was covering a 20" circle. Needless to say that was not conductive to 1MOA accuracy and made calculated bullet drop adjustments almost impossible to predict. |
look over in the optics forums, Victor sells some mounts and cheap dots.
aimpoint != ACOG but, I agree that an ACOG might be the best choice for the OP. |
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Try one of LaRue's "Po Boy Specials" behind an EOTech. Speaking of which, who has tried one of LaRue's "Po Boy Specials" behind their EOTech?  I'm looking into one of those myself. The EOTech and Aimpoint branded magnifiers are too spendy for me right now, so I'm considering one for the hey of it. |
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The EOtech is fine for what you're doing. With ball ammo you are only going to get so much accuracy anyway. The Eotech can wring the potential out of military ball ammo. If you are shooting match ammo, an optic is more useful. I've done just fine at 200 with my Eotech. Just keep the setting about as low as it can go and still be seen. It makes the dot much finer and more precise. For deer hunting I like my acog better though.YMMV. |
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Eotehs are commonly used for 3 Gun Matches. We shoot at targets from 15 yds to 350 yards and we have to do it quickly and accurately. Here is how we do it using 55 grain Bullet and a 16" Barrel Ar15. We Zero the Eotech in at 50 Yds. Using the Ballistics of a 5.56 round we know the point of impact- The information below has been confirmed by trial and error. Distance---- Drop 100 Yds... +0.50" 150 Yds... 00.0 200 Yds... -3.0 250 Yds... -5.0 300 Yds... -11.0 350 Yds.. -19.0 Once you learn your rifle and optics it becomes second nature with a bit of practice. Good Luck, Iggyort |
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Aimpoints come with a 2 or 4 moa dot. I have a CompML3 with a 2moa dot. |
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I can hit a propane tank (standard home grill size.....empty of course) at 300 yds all day long on the bench with the Eotech mounted. If you want something to cover 0 to 300 yds, I would very much recommend the Eotech. If you are primarily hunting/target shooting over 100 yds the just keep the glass on the rifle. I have a Nikon 3x9 that was mounted on the same rifle. I went back to the Eotech because the rifle really is for general use. Target shooting, HD, Zombies, (you know, end of the world stuff) But after using the Nikon, I would like to set up a dedicated long range AR at some point. Shooting at 300 + yds with the glass and bipod was fun. |
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since we are on the subject does anyone make a mount for the magnifier that is like a quick connect where i could just quickly put the thing on behind an eotech if needed. iv'e seen the ones that flip to the side but would just rather be able to slip the thing one if needed and then take it back off.. |
LaRue of course! clicky |
