[bigbrowndog]

Does anyone have experience with this or other magnifiers???? I'm looking for a decent one but would prefer not to have to pay 500.00-700.00. i'll just buy a scope instead.

trapr

[Dan Sierpina]

Trapr,
A buddy of mine uses the Aimpoint 3X with a Larue swing away mount. He likes the setup, but, normally shoots shorter range matches. He does fairly well out to 300 yards, against MGM flashers. He did mention that the dot looks "J" shaped with the magnifier in place.
You did ask about others than the Burris.

[bigbrowndog]

yeah, Dan any and all info I can get to make an informed decision. Thanks Trapr

[Charles Bond]

bigbrowndog, on Nov 13 2009, 02:56 PM, said:

Does anyone have experience with this or other magnifiers???? I'm looking for a decent one but would prefer not to have to pay 500.00-700.00. i'll just buy a scope instead.

trapr

There are some made in China knock offs I am starting to see at gunshows and the quality is pretty good for about $100.00. The last ones I saw did not come with a swing away mount but neither do the others. I would not want one of these for serious work but for a match they should be gtg.

Eotech makes a 3x which you can find for mid $300s. They also market a 4x for over $600. Keep in mind the 3x is actually 3.25x and the 4x is 3.75x making the difference between the two a heck of a lot for half a power.

[jasmap]

bigbrowndog, on Nov 13 2009, 12:56 PM, said:

Does anyone have experience with this or other magnifiers???? I'm looking for a decent one but would prefer not to have to pay 500.00-700.00. i'll just buy a scope instead.

trapr

I use the Eotech tripler at work Trapr but I am getting a new tripler now to test out. The tripler is simple and easy to use. I use the flip side mount to keep the 3x out of the way on close environment needs. The one knock I have so far is the red reticle moves a little in the tripler. By moves I mean it is moved to a slightly different location within the tripler such as a little higher and right.

[bigbrowndog]

thanks the original optic is actually going to be an EOtech, so I am just looking at other options for the magnifier. Of course if this RD in limited idea takes off and draws people to the division then I won't be needing it.

Trapr

[gose]

bigbrowndog, on Nov 13 2009, 03:14 PM, said:

thanks the original optic is actually going to be an EOtech, so I am just looking at other options for the magnifier. Of course if this RD in limited idea takes off and draws people to the division then I won't be needing it.
Trapr

You can try to ping grywlfbg. He ran an Eotech + magnifier for a while.

[iainmcphersn]

Check with Jeff Cramblit as well, benelli2. Last carbine match I shot with him, he was running an EOTech and an Aimpoint magnifier.

[Bryan 45]

Trapr, you're considering an Eotech w/ magnifier for Tac optics?

[head scratch]

[Mike P]

If you are just wanting to try the concept, Larue used to list a 2.5 magnifier with their flip mount, very reasonable as I recall. I don't see it listed online now though. You can find the Hensoldt optic on gunbroker for cheap.
If you want to shoot optics though, you'll be hamstringing yourself ( IMHO )with this set up at matches where there is both long (relatively) distance and less than ideal target definition.

[bigbrowndog]

Thanks for the concern fellas, but any magnification is going to be much better than Irons so it being a definite disadvantage may not really be that big of a deal.

But Bryan you can relax, its not for me!!!! I have new shooting buddy that uses an EOTech and I think for now it would be an easier transition than just jumping into a scope. As for the LaRue PoBoy special they used to have I looked earlier and it did not show up on the website, I may have to call and see if they have any hidden on a back shelf.

Trapr

[Wakal]

I've got a Burris on a LaRue mount behind a Aimpoint M3 on a shorty upper...wander by sometime if you want to try it





Alex

[Cosmik de Bris]

bigbrowndog, on Nov 14 2009, 08:56 AM, said:

Does anyone have experience with this or other magnifiers???? I'm looking for a decent one but would prefer not to have to pay 500.00-700.00. i'll just buy a scope instead.

trapr

I've got a Burris Tripler behind a Holosight, the glass is pretty clear but the eye relief is quite short. It has windage and elevation controls to center the primary optic reticle and, importantly for me, it has a focus ring to sharpen up that reticle. All in all it works OK and it's a pretty good price.

Cheers

[bigbrowndog]

after looking at Wakal's I think the eye relief is going to be an issue for the Burris unit.

Trapr