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Posted: 12/6/2008 10:31:54 AM EDT
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Does anyone actually use this on their Aimpoint? I got it with my new M4, but seems to disrupt the viewing area. Thoughts? |
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The Anti-Reflective Device (ARD) aka Killflash is for preventing glare off the front of your sight, thus giving your position away to the enemy. If you are conducting dismounted foot patrols in urban areas, ie. Iraq, then there is little gained by using the ARD. The enemy knows you are there. If you are snooping and pooping in hostile terriorty in Afghanistan than using an ARD might be wise. METT-TSL will drive the requirement.
If you are an arm chair commando then your need to use an ARD is definitely not required. S/F |
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Regardless of who you "decide" should be worthy of using one, it should not pose a viewing issue
if being used properly. Hell, you can just keep the front cover closed and achieve almost the same thing. Basically turning it into an OEG. It does become increasingly difficult when transitioning to the back-up irons, but not impossibly so. |
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Quoted: Regardless of who you "decide" should be worthy of using one, it should not pose a viewing issue if being used properly. Hell, you can just keep the front cover closed and achieve almost the same thing. Basically turning it into an OEG. It does become increasingly difficult when transitioning to the back-up irons, but not impossibly so. I guess that is partly it about the IRON sites as well. I'm probably just going to leave it off. It was nice they included it, but won't be using it. |
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The ARD is a patented item from Tennebrax and whether it is an ACOG/RCO or an Aimpoint it uses the same designed "honey comb" pattern. As to whether a shooter has an issue seeing through one seems to be more of an individual's perspective. Many of us that have used them on the "two way" range have not had issues with them. Lighting conditions dependent of course. Again METT-TSL.
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| Upon giving the issue a little thought, if you are using the M4 with both eyes open it is okay. I have heard of guys keeping the front lens cover on while using both eyes. However, if you are doing some precise aiming at distances greater than 25 yds, then it can hinder the brightness through the scope. Either way, it is quickly removable for adjustment as to the conditions of use. |
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As per SOP FJB is the authoratative subject matter expert on all things Aimpoint.
I will give you my $.02 on why I run a Kill flash (And I don't work for Uncle Sugar anymore)and I am no longer concerned with bad guys seeing my front obj, the last thing there gonna see in my hallway is a large orange fireball.... 
1. I Don't like flip covers, I want the optic to always be ready, and the ARD acts as a cheap protective cover for the obj lens. Keeps dirt/debris out and gives some protection from scratchs,etc. 2. Unlike most shooters, I did not buy my Aimpoint as a sniper optic. I bought it for its mastery of the Close combat arena.I shoot with both eyes open and I am going for speed with acceptable accuracy (Minute of man) on a very bright sunny day, the ARD gives the red dot excellent contrast which makes picking up the red dot very easy and fast. In a darker environment, it matters little as I see the dot superimposed on the taget. My right eye is focusing on the dot and not the surrounding area of the dot. So the slightly fuzzy picture is unimportant to me. One drawback I have been informed about is in regards to using the BUIS's at distance beyond 50 yds. The front sight post will not appear as sharp and as clear thru a ARD. But that is something I can live with. As I am aware of it. Is the ARD for everyone.??? no. I happen to like it for the above mentioned roles it performs for me... |
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