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East Side Copper

red dot for my AR-15
« on: July 11, 2011, 09:40:27 AM »
Looking for a good red dot for my AR-15.  I was hoping u boys could help me out..... Thanks....
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vooduchikn

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 09:46:01 AM »
Quote from: East Side Copper on July 11, 2011, 09:40:27 AM
Looking for a good red dot for my AR-15.  I was hoping u boys could help me out..... Thanks....


I recommend an Aimpoint T-1 Micro.  OGC has good prices on them.

-Vood
« Last Edit: July 11, 2011, 09:56:41 AM by vooduchikn »
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Dregs

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 11:56:39 AM »
I've loved my eotech ever since I got it. I dunno if OGC carries them......but I'd check them out for that too =Op
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Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2011, 01:31:55 PM »
What price range are you looking at?
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GZire

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2011, 02:45:56 PM »
Aimpoint H-1 or T-1. If you never intend on getting nightvision equipment, then probably the H-1 would be the way to go.

From Larue Tactical, Aimpoint H-1/T-1 combos.
http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=149

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=399


OGC is carrying Larue mounts as well.  You should call them to see if they carry for the H-1/T-1.
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flaboy808

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2011, 11:02:47 PM »
I have the T1.  I like it a lot, but I'd love it more if I could just get the thing sighted in.   >:(
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GZire

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2011, 09:09:31 AM »
^^^What is the issue with you sighting in the Micro?
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flaboy808

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2011, 09:44:33 AM »
No real issue with the T1 itself.  It's just me, and it doesn't help that I don't have a good spotting scope.  I think that's the most irritating thing... trying to see the hole or the groups with a crappy spotting scope.

I've only taken it out a few times.  My groups are a lot better with the iron sights.  That'll probably change once the T1 is sighted. 
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GZire

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2011, 02:15:33 PM »
The way I sight in my red dots is I try to get pretty close with the irons (50 yards).  Once I know I'm about there with the irons, I co-witness the dot to the irons.  I drop the BUIs after that (GZ doesn't like fixed fronts) and try to dial in with the dot only.

I know it's a bit counter intuitive, but it works for me.
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808shooter

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2011, 07:10:28 PM »
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gotblika

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2011, 08:59:42 PM »
Aimpoint 12526 Micro H-1 Red Dot Sight No Mount $395.50 http://www.botachtactical.com/aimit1misi.html
Aimpoint 12356 Micro T-1 Red Dot Sight No Mount  $436.10 http://www.botachtactical.com/aimit14m.html

Use coupon code; aimpointmicro

Aimpoint 12071 3x Magnifier w/ Twist Mount $364.50 http://www.botachtactical.com/ai123xmawtwm.html

Use coupon code; aimpoint12071
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flaboy808

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2011, 11:14:34 PM »
Has anyone ordered anything from botachtactical.com?  I really want the Aimpoint 3x.

Did a quick search... they have some really shady practices.  They're all over the internet.  A quick search came up with the following:

BBB in LA... http://www.la.bbb.org/business-reviews/General-Merchandise-Retail-By-Internet/Botach-Tactical-Law-Enforcement-and-Military-in-Los-Angeles-CA-13117095
Pissed Consumer.com... http://botach-tactical.pissedconsumer.com/
one from Yelp (couple of good reviews, the rest are bad)... http://www.yelp.com/biz/botach-tactical-los-angeles

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gotblika

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2011, 09:52:16 AM »
Quote from: flaboy808 on July 12, 2011, 11:14:34 PM
Has anyone ordered anything from botachtactical.com?  I really want the Aimpoint 3x.

I ordered some magpul furniture from them a few weeks ago, the stock shipped same day and the grip was BO but was shipped a week later. They do not charge your CC till it ships. No problems for me and I would order from them again.
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flaboy808

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2011, 10:43:47 AM »
Ok thanks.  Might go ahead order the magnifier.  That's super cheap!!!
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East Side Copper

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2011, 01:22:26 PM »
Thanks for the info. 
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nf9648

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2011, 05:10:19 PM »
Quote from: flaboy808 on July 12, 2011, 09:44:33 AM
No real issue with the T1 itself.  It's just me, and it doesn't help that I don't have a good spotting scope.  I think that's the most irritating thing... trying to see the hole or the groups with a crappy spotting scope.

I've only taken it out a few times.  My groups are a lot better with the iron sights.  That'll probably change once the T1 is sighted. 

Lolipop the dot onto your irons (if they are zeroed in), then fine tune your red dot zero on the steel targets to the left of the deer.  When you are consistently hitting the smallest one, you should be good to go.  You will need a full dot holdover to hit the farthest target at 440 with this zero.
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Growler67

Re: red dot for my AR-15
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 07:23:24 PM »
I just scored a Lucid HD7 with a 2x magnifier for my AR.  I like it.  4 reticles to switch between and it'll auto shut off after 2 hours to save battery life (common AAA).
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