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Posted: 5/21/2006 6:32:34 PM EDT
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I have an Aimpoint that I've been using on my DPMS flattop for a couple months now. Recently I built a new rifle with a STAG flattop upper (My Second AR). So I put the Aimpoint on the STAG and it was shooting high. It took 40 rounds to get it zeroed in. I enjoy shooting both rifles, but I don't feel it's cost effective (especially with the current ammo prices) to use two boxes everytime I attach the scope to another rifle. I just went pending for my SBR tax stamp and I also have a 9mm AR on order so shortly I'll have 4 ARs in the safe. So my question is: Do you guys use the same reddot/scope on all your ARs? Or do you have one reddot/scope per a rifle? 
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If anything, I have multiple optics for some rifles... red dot and a scope. I have two rifles I wanted to use the EOTech with, so now I have two EOTechs. The only way you might be able to do this (with ARs) is to make sure your irons are zeroed first. If you can see your irons through your optic, then you should be able to line up your dot with your irons and have a decent zero. Still, separate optics for each rifle is a much more efficient way to do it. *You said it yourself... ammo costs! That's about $12 worth of ammo every time you swap. Edited to add... If you're going to have 4 ARs soon, you COULD use less expensive optics on your plinking ARs. One of the decent quality Aimpoint clones would get you up and running with similar operating mechanisms for familiarity without the expense of a real Aimpoint. (before I get flamed, I said plinkers only) |
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Each upper has its own optics. (Sometimes more than one.) If the mounts are repeatable you can swap the optic and count clicks when switching. I've done that when switching from .223 to .22 kit before I got a cheap scope to use just for .22 shooting. It shouldn't take 40 rounds to zero the scope. One or two shots to see where you're at and then measure and make a big adjustment. A couple of 3-shot groups should get you dialed in from there. 10-15 shots should do it. |
Get 'em all. It's the arfcom way! Irons on each, optics on many. I have about 20 ARs in different configurations. each is a different setup. I tried, initially, to do the optic shuffle. Like you, I soon found it wasn't a good idea. Sounds like time to hit the EE!
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The ARFCOM Way. HAHAHA. When I first bought an AR (last April), I would buy between 100-200 rounds at the range and shoot it all that day, bringing no ammo home. This board has brainwashed me to think that the approx. 6,500 rounds that I currently have spread throughout my house is not enough. Back to Topic- I'll probably go for the "1 optic for 1 rifle" option, buying when funding allows. But for the mean time, I'll take Mike_L's suggestions and count clicks or like another suggested, buy a cheapy clone. 20 ARs.....DAMN!! |
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Irons for all ARs. Optics for some. Optics have been used on different ARs over time, but they are "dedicated" to that weapon for the time they are on it. I don't change back and forth all the time. For example: Both A2s have irons. Midlength has irons, but has had EOTech. M4 had EOTech, then just irons on flattop, then C7 upper with just irons, now C7 with ACOG. Soon to be built Middy will have C7 and ACOG, and M4 will be restored to EOTech on flattop. So while configurations change, they last for months at a time, and are only changed for experimentation to determine what works best for ME. Things probably won't change after the last swap listed, other than maybe adding an ACOG to an A2. |
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Each rifle gets its own optics. Off the top of my head i'm running. Arms40A/19S/TA31 Arms40A/LaRue Eotech mount/511 Arms40L/19S/TA01 Arms40A/LaRue compact Acog mount/TA47-2 LMT BUIS/M268/RASII/CompML soon to add a RRA Dominator/Eotech 512 to another upper. Friggen optics, mounts and BUIS's cost as much as as the damn rifles they sit on. |
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