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AR15 Scopes Buyer’s Guide The AR15 is such a versatile, multi-use rifle that it’s hard to recommend one or two scopes for it. The first thing to consider when looking at AR15 scopes is what type of shooting you will most likely be doing. Is it strictly short range, self defense use or maybe you want something for long range varmint hunting. You need to decide what you want to do with your rifle and scope combination. The scope really determines what you can do with your AR15. A lot of first time AR15 owners buy a red dot or holographic type sight because that is what you mostly see on law enforcement and military rifles. They tend to be what a lot of gun shops recommend for your AR15. They are great sights, but they are limited to the type of shooting they are designed for. Red dot and holographic sights are mainly designed for close range, quick target acquisition situations such as military and law enforcement duties. For these types of situations, nothing beats an EOtech or a good red dot sight. They are super fast and give you the edge in a combat or self defense situation. For typical shooters blasting cans on a hillside on Saturday afternoon, a red dot or holographic sight may not be quite what you’re looking for. While it’s possible to make shots at longer ranges with a red dot sight, it can be difficult. First of all, because red dot and holographic sights do not provide any magnification, you have to be able to see the target. Secondly, the size of the dot can cover up smaller targets at 100 or 200 yards. For general shooting and plinking, most AR15 shooters want some type of scope that provides magnification. Looking at AR15 scopes, it basically comes down to 1) What do you want to shoot at? 2) How far will you typically be shooting? 3) How critical is it that you hit the target under any conditions and 4)

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As 26 USC sec. 7342 provides for the penalty for a refusal to permit entry under section 7606 it is worth a look:

eotech 556

The new 556 has been developed to optimize the functionality of the HWS. The buttons have been moved from the back to the left side for instant access, allowing a magnifier, night vision, or a back up iron sight to fit closely to the HWS body. This new button position allows the user to operate the HWS function switches easier than ever before. Additionally, a portion of the front base has been raised to allow the sight to fit over standard hand guards found on many M-4 or M-16 style weapons. Uses the standard EOtech reticle (65 MOA circle / 1 MOA dot) The EOtech 556 is compatable to use with night vision equipment. Takes CR123 lithium batteries (qyt 2) Features * Buttons on left side to work specifically with NV or magnifiers * CR123 Lithium Battery model * 65 MOA / 1 MOA dot * Compatible with Gen I-IV Night Vision Systems (tandem operation) * Raised 7mm base compaired to 512 and 552 models

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eotech 516

EOTech 516 A65 Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) 1 MOA Reticle w/ FREE ScopeCoat Protective Cover & Batteries (516.A65/1) Product Information We offer brand new Eotech Hunting / Sport Lightweight Holo Sight 516.A65/1 with MOA Reticle, authorized for sale in the U.S. and other markets, so you can be sure that you are buying authentic Red Dot Sights with a full manufacturer’s warranty in addition to our own 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. The Eotech 516 Holosight is the economical solution that sacrifices very little. It includes many of the bells and whistles the Eotech HWS (Holographic Weapon Sight) is known for. Its smaller, lighter design is perfect for tactical environments, hunting game, or knocking down targets at a more affordable price. We are your premier online distributor for EOTech Red Dot Sights. We offer complete line of EOTech Red Dot Sights . For our complete selection of products by EOTech on sale please visit our EOTech page. For more Red Dot Sights please visit our Red Dot Sights store section. If you have any questions regarding your EOtech 516 please do not hesitate to contact us! We have an extensive forum, where you can find the latest information about any of the eotech products, such as our eotech 516. Don’t hesitate to check out our hunting clothes as well! We have the latest and greatest hunting gear on the net! This EOTech KIT comes with EOTech 516 A65 Holographic Weapon Sight, ScopeCoat EOTech Protector Cover and SureFire 123A Lithium Batteries. This EOTech KIT2 comes with EOTech 516 A65 Holographic Weapon Sight, Eotech Gen II 3X Magnifier G23 FTS, Surefire 3 Volt Lihium Batteries SF2-CB and Scopecoat EOTECH 553 Cover w/ OP Logo Features of Eotech Hunting Holo Sight 516.A65/1 with MOA Reticle: * Buttons on left side of sight (not in back) to work specifically with magnifiers * Uses CR123 Lithium batteries * Raised 7mm base with knurled cross bolt * Fits to standard 1" Weaver dovetail/Picatinny rail Package contents * Eotech Hunting HoloSight 516.A65/1 – MOA Reticle * ScopeCoat EOTech Protector Cover * SureFire 123A Lithium Batteries

elcan specter

Raytheon ELCAN is proud of its reputation as a one-stop solution provider to defense and homeland security customers. In addition to the Specter and Phantom products shown in this section, Raytheon ELCAN is also able to design and manufacture custom rifle sights and “next-generation” fire control systems for our military and commercial customers. Our experience in merging the best minds with the latest technologies makes Raytheon ELCAN the best mission partner for developing advanced, cost-effective sighting systems.

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A.R.M.S. #17 Short Single Throw Lever Mount

The #17-S has the same mounting platform as the #17 only shorter.

BSA Optics

The BSA name, once famous for hunting rifles and those classic old British motorcycles is now gaining the same kind of excellent reputation for high quality optics at affordable prices. BSA has two different types of scopes for two different types of shooting. Hunting and target/varmint. Their hunting scopes are as bright and tough as they can make them and their target scopes have all the convenient features and newest innovations needed to make shooting with them accurate and a pleasure. BSA has unleashed an unusual new hunting scope called the Catseye. It was created to let hunters see better in low light. You’ll feel like you have “cats eyes” when you look into dark areas or long shadows, where game suddenly appears. Another tough hunting scope from BSA is the Deer Hunter. When you compare its brightness and quality to other scopes, at the same price, it will be on your favorite rifle the next time that you go hunting. BSA Target Scopes are also highly thought of. The Platinum line with fully multi-coated optics, are exceptionally well made with very close minimal tolerances that make them very accurate, shot after shot. The all new Contender target scopes can’t be touched for advanced features, innovations and accuracy. When it comes to value, the Contender is champion. A varied selection of specialty scopes are offered, plus Spotting Scopes in different price ranges. Each one at the top of its class. We would like to go along with you the next time that you go shooting. Take a good look at us. BSA, you’ll like what you see.

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PRI Remington 700 Long Action scope mount – 15, 20 or 25 MOA (Minute of Angle) – Aluminum

Remington 700 Special Purpose Long Action long distance base With additional eye relief in front 15/20 MOA (Minute of Angle) 25 MOA (Minute of Angle) built in 7in. Length RAM rugged aluminum mounts accepts all standard Mil-Spec attachments.

Options:
15 MOA (Minute of Angle) – BRP-ASP-060
20 MOA (Minute of Angle) – BRP-ASP-055
25 MOA (Minute of Angle) – BRP-ASP-050

Vortex scopes

Getting reacquainted w/ rifles so I’m out of the loop when it comes to optics, could use some input here. Unfortunately my budget isn’t unlimited, so I’m trying to find a decent scope at a middle of the road price (around $500). I’m only calling that middle of the road because some of the others that have been recommended start creeping into the $1k range. Based on what I want to do I was to look for something with more than 3-9 magnification (once I get confortable again I want to practice more 400, 500, 600 yds, etc.). With that said–any comments/feedback on the following? Keep in mind this won’t be the first and last, but I would like something fair to serve its purpose until I can upgrade (if I even need to). Nikon Monarch 4-16×50 — http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-mo…flescopes.html Vortex Viper 6.5-20×44 — http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-r…pr-m-05fp.html Leupold VX II 6-18×40 — http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-…fle-scope.html Bushnell Elite 4-16×40 — http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell…-424164sf.html I also saw a few Burris and Weaver, any word there? Any feedback is appreciated, and TIA. BetterOnTwo is offline BetterOnTwo View Public Profile Find More Posts by BetterOnTwo Old May 18, 2009, 01:23 PM #2 lipadj46 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 494 The Viper, Monarch and 4200 are all a step up from the VX-II. If you want a Leupold that will hang with those you will need to step up to the VX-3. I would highly recommend looking at the Sightron SII / SII bigsky / SIII and also the Zeiss Conquests. This is what I have read about Weaver (take it FWIW): Weaver had a change in ownership and quality dropped. I believe they are back to being owned by the original company and are being made by the same Japanese manufacturer as before (LOW, same people who make the elites). I am not sure exactly which Weaver models are the good ones. The ones made in Japan by LOW are the good ones. lipadj46 is offline lipadj46 View Public Profile Find More Posts by lipadj46 Old May 20, 2009, 07:45 PM #3 BetterOnTwo Member Join Date: January 13, 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 15 Thanks for the input, I’m looking around now. Just off hand–anyone have any experience w/ factory refurbished scopes? Only reason I ask–I see one that’s at one hell of a price if it’s actually been refurbished to factory spec. BetterOnTwo is offline BetterOnTwo View Public Profile Find More Posts by BetterOnTwo Old May 20, 2009, 08:29 PM #4 TheShootist1894 Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: Putnam County Ohio Posts: 316 Vortex scopes. . . Buy it the Viper has been the best $500 I have ever spent on glass, better , much better than my Leupold VX III in the same magnification, brighter and cheaper, and with options that put you well over $1000 from Leupold! Their customer service is second to none from my experience, not that I have ever had any problems, but they are quick with answers and seem willing to ‘make it right’ whatever it may be. __________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Sturm Ruger-Bolt & High End Single Shot Rifles: Remington-Shotguns: Smith & Wesson-DA Revolvers: Sturm Ruger-SA Revolvers: Marlin/NEF/H&R-Best BANG for your Buck!! Quality + Accuracy + Value = TheShootist1894 is offline TheShootist1894 View Public Profile Find More Posts by TheShootist1894 Old May 20, 2009, 10:08 PM #5 lipadj46 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 494 Quote: Just off hand–anyone have any experience w/ factory refurbished scopes? Only reason I ask–I see one that’s at one hell of a price if it’s actually been refurbished to factory spec. The only problem with factory refurbs is that you often loose your lifetime warranty. If you are saving a few hundred bucks then fine but some of the refurbs are 10-20% off and just not worth it without the full warranty. lipadj46 is offline lipadj46 View Public Profile Find More Posts by lipadj46 Old May 20, 2009, 10:29 PM #6 sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: A small town in the of the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 4,057 The Bushnell 4200, Monarch, and the Viper are all going to be close optically with maybe a slight nod to the 4200 over the Monarch. Vortex has the best reputation for customer Service of the 3, and Nikon the worst of the 3. Nikon specifically limits their refurbished warranty down from the normal lifetime to 90 days and record serial numbers for that reason. To the best of my knowledge Bushnell doesn’t do that but I’d double check anyway. __________________ NRA Life Member Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill sholling is offline sholling View Public Profile Find More Posts by sholling Old May 20, 2009, 11:34 PM #7 Dallas Jack Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 317 Don’t know anything about the Vortex. I think the Nikon and Bushnell are fine scopes. I think you are leaving off the best bang for the buck scope. The Weaver Grand Slam is well under $500.00 and is as clear and tracks as good as Nikon or Bushnell. I don’t know how they would compare to the Vortex Viper though. I currently have one Nikon Monarch and four Weavers. I like them all but the price would put the Weavers ahead of the Nikon. I also have heard good things about the Sightron line. And of course the Zeiss Conquest gets good reviews. Good luck in your purchase. Dallas Jack Dallas Jack is online now Dallas Jack View Public Profile Find More Posts by Dallas Jack Old May 21, 2009, 01:07 AM #8 .300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 734 Where are the Vortex scopes manufactured?? Generally if optics aren’t made here, Germany, austria and Japan I tend to steer clear…. Last edited by .300 Weatherby Mag; May 21, 2009 at 01:20 AM. .300 Weatherby Mag is offline .300 Weatherby Mag View Public Profile Find More Posts by .300 Weatherby Mag Old May 21, 2009, 01:17 AM #9 sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: A small town in the of the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 4,057 Quote: Where are the Vortex scopes manufactured?? Generally if optics aren’t made here, Germany or austria I tend to steer clear…. Bushnell’s Elite scopes (formerly Bausch and Lomb), Weaver K, T, & V series, and Grand Slam, and Vortex’s Viper are made in Japan by one of the best scope manufacturers in the business. Lesser Vortexes and Bushnells are made elsewhere. All but the cheapest Nikons and the Burris’ Fullfield line are made at an excellent plant in the Philippines. These are all good scopes. For what it’s worth Vortex has been taking the birding binocular world by storm and their Viper binocular has serious bang for a $500 set of glasses. Their $900 Razor plays in the same neighborhood as some of the German and Austrian works of art. They are based in the US but source their manufacturing just like almost everybody else. __________________ NRA Life Member Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill Last edited by sholling; May 21, 2009 at 01:22 AM. sholling is offline sholling View Public Profile Find More Posts by sholling Old May 21, 2009, 01:35 AM #10 lt dan Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Location: south africa Posts: 244 i just attended NAMPO it is the largest agricultural show in the southern hemisphere. talked to the people that imports the vortex. they say it is made in the Philippines. these guys are also the importers of swarovski. i compared the two and the Vortex doesnt do bad at all __________________ “Hunting has two brothers , Shot Placement and Penetration”: old African saying

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This certification is not really a big deal for the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) making it, and it DOES NOT expressly make the CLEO legally responsible for the weapon or your use of it, or its theft. I have not heard of any successful case against a CLEO for signing the certification for a gun that was criminally misused. That is, in my opinion, a spurious excuse for not signing. There is even a case addressing this issue, Searcy v. City of Dayton, 38 F.3d 282 (6th Cir. 1994). The estate of a drug dealer murdered by an off duty Dayton, Ohio, police officer with his personally owned “Mac-11″ machine gun sued the city that employed the cop. One of the grounds for suit was the police chief’s having signed the transfer paperwork for the murder weapon. The court held that that claim should have been dismissed by the trial court; without a showing that somehow the act of signing was negligent, (under Ohio law) and led to the harm (murder) complained of, there was no cause of action. Signing the form was not negligent in itself, nor was it a reckless or wanton act, as the trial court claimed the plaintiff could try to prove at trial. Although this case is only directly binding on the area of the 6th circuit, and need not bind state courts, the court recognized what common sense, and the certification say, the person signing does not open himself up to any liability by doing so.

eotech 553

I shot some pictures of the 553 on my MRP this evening. This is a really nice unit and the height is perfect without the need for a riser. I would like to have the LaRue QD, but the throw lever is a good product and it will serve fine on the 553. The mount is build very nicely inot the base so the lever is not sticking out in case it might get snagged. The reticle is Rev F clear and the addition of the CR123 batteries made the sight a lot shorter, not as short as the 551 bit it did return some much need it rail space on the top rail. The battery compartment is dummy cord, and the internals are blacked out so if you are in a very dark enviroment, your opponent will not see a faint red glow as the laser projection is bouncing off the lens edge and projecting. I have not been told on the battery life but the number of 1500 hours have been tossed around. More pictures coming in my Shotshow report…damn lot of photoshop with total of 150 pics taken at the Shot… Enjoy.

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NcSTAR VISM 4×32 Vantage Series Rifle Scope

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