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Old 11-14-2012, 08:58   #13
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Originally Posted by Utah Bob View Post
I'd like to get an optical sight for my flatop that won't break the bank but still be reliable for targets, occasional varmints, and maybe a little competition. I figure something in the mid-price range will suit me. Any favorites?

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I'm thinking no magnification. The property here is mostly wooded so varmints are rarely visible at extended distances. Other rifles in the safe are set up bettr for long range.
Thanks for the suggestions so far guys.
well, I read the underlined terms above, so here's a cheapie-but-a-goodie-sorta

http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba...t-Combo-P51887
just be willing to deal with not precisely 1x magnification (very hard to tell 1.1 to 1), some glare with illuminated reticle (big deal, use w/o illumination), and mushy adjustment screw (quite a big deal at first, but once it's set, it's GTG)

or this with Larue mount, cowitnessed with BUIS. I've abused this one myself with offset mount on the OBR. Also met group guy who set his ACOG and TRS25 on offset. Works like a charm
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Troph.../dp/B00200E0HM

If there's enough dough for it, then hard to beat what everyone has recommended.
EOTech XPS with 3 or 5x magnifier, cowitnessed with BUIS. I've seen poor iron-sight shooter performed way better than his qual card indicated once he ran an EOTech
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