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12/28/2012 8:44:29 PM EDT
I've owned my A2 AR for a couple of years now and I'm finally working on putting an A4 upper on it. I am getting an EOTech XPS3 or EXPS3 (not sure which yet) and plan to get a magnifier as well. Is it worth spending the extra money for the EOTech Magnifier, or would something like this be good? http://www.valhallaarmory.com/3x_Magnifier_w_Flip_to_Side_Mount_p/sm19024.htm

My rifle sees a good deal of use/abuse, and usually tags along on hikes/rock climbing trips in the White Mountains. Consequently, it gets banged up quite a bit, so I need something that will be able to take the abuse. Would the latter of the two magnifiers be able to take the abuse?
12/28/2012 10:46:03 PM EDT
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I've owned my A2 AR for a couple of years now and I'm finally working on putting an A4 upper on it. I am getting an EOTech XPS3 or EXPS3 (not sure which yet) and plan to get a magnifier as well. Is it worth spending the extra money for the EOTech Magnifier, or would something like this be good? http://www.valhallaarmory.com/3x_Magnifier_w_Flip_to_Side_Mount_p/sm19024.htm

My rifle sees a good deal of use/abuse, and usually tags along on hikes/rock climbing trips in the White Mountains. Consequently, it gets banged up quite a bit, so I need something that will be able to take the abuse. Would the latter of the two magnifiers be able to take the abuse?


I'd at least get a Vortex magnifier in a similar flip to side mount. Optical clarity is one of those things you never regret paying extra for, but regret dearly if you go cheap initially.

If you get a BDC reticle for your EOTech then the magnifier is a luxury as you should learn your shot placement without it.

The Vortex combo from SWFA is gonna run you about an extra $100 over the link you posted, but would be money well spent. You may be able to find a different mount elsewhere. There seem to be a few different options.

http://swfa.com/Search.aspx?k=vmx3&t=
12/29/2012 10:02:21 AM EDT
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Thanks, any other thoughs/suggestions for my shopping list?
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