gunut Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 What are you guys using on your AR for optics ? Looking for 3 gun setups , thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 A search will reveal much. Tons, really. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunut Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 tried a search with topic , didnt come up with much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 What division do you want to play in? I have Burris XTR's and Meopta K Dots in the safe. I like the illumination on the Meopta, and the reticle of the Burris. Other popular scopes are the Millet, Leupold and Weaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) I have a Trijicon TR21 & TR 24 both with German #4 cross hairs and the green dot. There's a big list of 3 gun optics on the top of the rifle thread. Here is the link. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97821 If it ain't on there you proibably don't want it for 3 gun. Off the top of my head, the mist chatter in here about scopes is usually about the meopta, buris, leupold, trijicon, millet, swarovski in no particular order. Edited February 6, 2010 by jtischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG35 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just spent a couple of weeks trying to figure out what optic to get for 3 gun. You can read for days on this subject just on this forum alone but there are other forums with lots of info as well. It really boils down to how much you can spend and how much you want to spend. Once you figure that out you can narrow down your choices. Also time frame you want to buy plays a role. There is a lot of new stuff announced but not readily available yet like the Gen2 Burris XTR, the Vortex optic and others. I finally decided on the TR24-3G based on the availability, features, reviews, and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 How about an open division optic? I have a Meopta, but have been told I might need more magnification for open. For my local matches I can use a 9mm AR with a cmore( we can only get about 60 yards here) I would like to do some bigger matches this year, so I'm shopping for a new optic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat68 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have a trijicon ta01 with the 4x fixed and tritium illumination. It takes practice to get use to all the different lines that are there for bullet drop and fixed 4 power is a little slow for close range. The optics are great and the eye relief is very short, something like 2". I didn't know this forum existed when I was trying to get back into the sport last year after being out of it for 10 years. I probably wouldn't buy this scope again. I'm suck with it for a while till I can get a different model. The trijicons 3.5 fixed with red fiber optic illuminated donut and BDC looks a bit better. It's faster and the illuminaiton can be controlled by using target tape. The eye relief is also longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Conley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Running a Burris XTR on a Larue SPR-E mount as far forward as I can get it. Chris C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Conley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 How about an open division optic? I have a Meopta, but have been told I might need more magnification for open. For my local matches I can use a 9mm AR with a cmore( we can only get about 60 yards here) I would like to do some bigger matches this year, so I'm shopping for a new optic. The Meopta should do fine out to 400 or so. It all depends on how good your eyes are. Chris C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Standby for details on the US Optics reticle. Changes have been made and I'm waiting on the technical drawings for final approval, but I should have a preliminary drawing up soon. Erik Edited February 12, 2010 by Bear1142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Will it have daylight illumination? No? Well...darn...no need to wait Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB3GDQ Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 leupold 1x8 was at shot show and it was really cool. You can get a couple of different reticles in it, but I would like to have the H 58. Also Horus Vision has a 1.5 x 8 it is called the Black Bird, and it has the H 58 reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I looked at the 1x8 Leupold at the SHOT too and asked about how long it would be until it was available and was told late 3rd quarter. The 1x8 with on a LuRue mount is what I will be looking at when it comes out. Until then I think the XTR Burris on a LuRue is going to be it for me this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry weeks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I looked at the 1x8 Leupold at the SHOT too and asked about how long it would be until it was available and was told late 3rd quarter. The 1x8 with on a LuRue mount is what I will be looking at when it comes out. Until then I think the XTR Burris on a LuRue is going to be it for me this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry weeks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sorry, clicked before I finished. Has anyone used a pistol scope mounted out near the end of the handguard? I tried a Leupold 4x and it seemed more forgiving on head position when changing from standing to prone. That was just in the house, too much snow on the ground to want to get out and test for real. But, I haven't seen a 1 to 4x pistol scope with an illuminated reticle. Does make the gun nose heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBore56 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Shooting a new Burris Euro 3-10 with 30mm tube in a Burris PEPR 30mm mount. Sets forward on receiver, as the EURO scopes have generous eye relief and transmit LOTS of light. Best setup I have tried on my AR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I haven't heard much said about Bushnell's Elite 4200 1.25-4. In my experience with their higher magnification optics, they are very clear and sharp and seem like a bargain for the money. Has anybody tried one of these and how do you like it? An illuminated reticle with good glass for $400 or so, would be a good deal for a guy on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have the Elite 4200 1.25x4. The dot is visible in the bright sun- but not as bright as an Aimpoint. Optics are clear from edge to edge. Eye relief is not excessive like the Trijicon scopes, I have mine mounted in a JP mount and it's one space back from the front of the receiver. I haven't shot it in a match yet because I shoot irons usually, but it looks like it will work well. I have been very pleased with other Bushnell Elite scopes I've had on hunting rifles which is why I gave this one a try. Search Amazon for the best prices on this scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Will it have daylight illumination? No? Well...darn...no need to wait Good news Alex! The US Optics does! And you have the choice of either Red or Green illumination. So how many do you want? Erik Edited March 3, 2010 by Bear1142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuukka Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have been using the 1.1-4x24 Zenith Short Dot LE for a few years now, dont run a small red dot sight yet, but might do so in the future. I used the original 1.1-4x24 Short Dot earlier, liked it and it is still a very good scope. Specifically with regards to civilian/IPSC use, what I like about the newer Zenith version is that the second focal plane dot can be utilized to longer ranges than on the older Short Dot, the locking turrets are very easy to use. I prefer the No 7. reticle over the CQB reticle for sporting use. Many of the top guys here have gone over to the 1-6 Swarovski, but I do not have a lot of trigger time on that. Right now I am looking to see S&B introduce the 1-8 Short Dot, examined it at the SHOT Show and will take a look at the newest models at the IWA expo this month. With the dot being in the second focal plane and the reticle in the first, when powering down the reticle is reduced, which I prefer and when powering up the reticle enlarges, but as mentioned with regards to the Zenith Short Dot, the dot can be used to longer distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I looked at the 1x8 Leupold at the SHOT too and asked about how long it would be until it was available and was told late 3rd quarter. The 1x8 with on a LuRue mount is what I will be looking at when it comes out. Until then I think the XTR Burris on a LuRue is going to be it for me this year. Too bad Leupold has it priced at over 3 grand. Its nice but not that nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedays Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Running a Burris XTR on a Larue SPR-E mount as far forward as I can get it. Chris C. I agree, I have used many optics and was stuck between the Vortex Razor and the Burris XTR and I still went with the XTR. I like the SFP and with the Gen II illumination It is daylight visible. Love the reticle also. I wrote a review of the Burris and posted it to this forum. Good luck with whatever you end up deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think that the Swarovski Z6i BRT is the best scope going right now. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A6Gator Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Trijicon TR24G in a LaRue LT-104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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