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Posted: 10/6/2003 9:49:01 AM EDT
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There are newer/better mounts that are cheaper. What sight system are you thinking about?
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Posted: 10/6/2003 10:08:51 AM EDT
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I am thinking I want to start with a rock solid iron sight, and not be too limited later when mounting an additional tactical optic.
This one looks like it meets the reliability requirement (maybe) but I don't have a feel for how much it limits flexibility. I am in the research stage at this point. I haven't owned or used any tactical optics before, and I have no desire to buy 2 or 3 before I get one I am happy with. |
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Posted: 10/6/2003 11:41:18 AM EDT
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You're going about it backwards. You need to start with your optic selection(s), which will dictate the available options for handguards, sights, and mounts. Actually, before you select your optic, you need to decide what the role of the rifle will be, which will dictate what kind of optic will work best for that role.
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Posted: 10/6/2003 12:25:06 PM EDT
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The purpose of the rifle is two fold:
-A dependable firearm for use at the Gunsite Tactical Carbine course, which in turn is to have one very enjoyable weeks vacation. (The pistol course was awesome) -The second is to get great enjoyment from researching and building up a rifle suitable to the task. After that the rifle will be used for 3 gun matches and putting holes in paper. PS Troy, the ammo faq is awesome. |
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Posted: 10/6/2003 1:04:59 PM EDT
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Pure wisdom from Troy.
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Posted: 10/6/2003 1:46:10 PM EDT
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#1 Choice: ARMS 40
#1 Choice for non flip up rear: Cut Carry Handle or LMT rear sight After that you have "it fits under my big scope" sights like KAC 300m, KAC 600m, GGG A2, GGG MAD, etc. The sight you linked too has a rail which adds weight and is not needed. It also limits optics and mounts that will work with it. |
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Posted: 10/6/2003 3:17:42 PM EDT
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Quoted: The purpose of the rifle is two fold: -A dependable firearm for use at the Gunsite Tactical Carbine course, which in turn is to have one very enjoyable weeks vacation. (The pistol course was awesome) -The second is to get great enjoyment from researching and building up a rifle suitable to the task. After that the rifle will be used for 3 gun matches and putting holes in paper. Okay, that's a good start. Pat Rogers (Gunsite's carbine instructor) likes and recommends the AimPoint for most carbine work, but a low-magnification scope such as an ACOG may be better for 3-Gun and general paper punching, but that's your call, since I don't know what precisely your requirements are in that area. A conventional scope with crosshairs will be better for precision paper punching, but isn't very good for combat training such as you'll do at Gunsite, so I'd tend to stick with the Big 3: AimPoint ACOG/Compact ACOG EOTech Do some reading about those, check your budget, and then get back to us for further details. PS Troy, the ammo faq is awesome. Thanks; glad to know it helped. [:D] -Troy |
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