[jakeg823]

I love my new DPMS AR, buuuuuut I still don't have a optic!!!! I have the MBUSs on it, but i still have to order a new front BUIS(due to the gas block), so they really arent doing me any good at the moment, I'll get to that in a minute though.

1) I have plenty of experience with the EOTech 512, great optic, but I think i wanna go the battery-less route. I'm thinking the Trijicon line right now, but I dont know which model(larger or small): http://trijicon.com/user/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=8

also which MOA dot? i'm normally more of a pistol/iron sights guy, so this is a whole new world to me!

I'm not at all closed to a battery powered optic, but I think I would appreciate something that I dont have to rely on the availability of batteries for(think :shtf: scenario). Plus its always on, no buttons to fumble with at night.

The Trijicon line is on the same price level as the EOTechs, and appears to be cheaper than Aimpoints, which i have no experience with.

Heck, even if you don't have any experience with any of these optics at all, but know of a place either around Hattiesburg or Florence that has any on display that I can check out, that would be GREAT!!!!

2) Now, which BUIS? I'm trying to not spend $200+ on them. I've mostly been looking at YHM http://yankeehillmachine.com/store/sights.html
the gas block mounted front flip sight and the flip rear sight.

Once again, i'm open to any suggestions. If nothing else I will just go with a iron front for the time being and leave the mbus rear.

BUT, if I go with a Trijicon Reflex, will there even be a point in having BUISs???

sorry for the long post, just wanted to get everyone on my level of thinking for a minute. Thanks in advance

 

[Lt.Dan]

I have the YHM rear flip up iron sight with my eotech. Works perfect. I'm running a DPMS as well.

 

[jakeg823]

Cool. That's most likely what I'm going with iron sightwise because it seems to be a quality sight from what I've read, and still a fair price

 

[Lt.Dan]

Yea it's a solid piece. It has the day and night sight and the positive lock. I think the price is around $90. If the eotech batteries go I will always have that as a backup.

 

[jbpmidas]

I just put a Nikon M223 1-4x on my AR. I can use it with both eyes on 1x. Have not shot with it yet, but so far, I'm a fan! It also gives the option of magnified precision work. However, there is no room for a rear flip up.

 

[sidroski]

I have an EoTech on one of mine and like it.
As far as your front BUIS, make sure it is steel and not a polymer like Magpuls. They can't handle the heat as you probably know.
Let us know what you get and a range report.

 

[jakeg823]

I have an EoTech on one of mine and like it.
As far as your front BUIS, make sure it is steel and not a polymer like Magpuls. They can't handle the heat as you probably know.
Let us know what you get and a range report.

Yeah i ordered them before I'd even shot the gun and the site I ordered it from didn't give a warning about the gas block. I'll just keep em though probably cuz if I ever build one it'll have a full length rail so I'll just use em then.

Like I said I like eotechs but I still just dont know. It'll be a while on the optic probably. Or I could just hold off on the irons and get a optic....decisions decisions......

 

[Lt.Dan]

Id probably go with the iron sight before the optic, because if :shtf: you wont be needing batteries. just my thought.

 

[jakeg823]

Id probably go with the iron sight before the optic, because if :shtf: you wont be needing batteries. just my thought.

That was assuming I go the battery-less route

 

[jbpmidas]

If you want a "dot" optic, Leupold makes one that does not require batteries. It has a black reticle, similar to a regular scope. But, it also has a lit reticle feature. A guy had one a few weeks ago when I was at the range.

 

[jakeg823]

yeah thinking dot(such as reflex or possibly eotech/aimpoint), not scope or anything like that(would love a ACOG though.......but we all know how much one of those costs.......maybe after i graduate!)

 

[jbpmidas]

Look into the Nikon M223 line.

 

[Reloader]

Look at Diamondhead battle sights.

 

[nonnieselman]

I love the good ole iron sights..
Detachable carry handle is whats on my bullet tumbling rifle

 

[jakeg823]

Look at Diamondhead battle sights.

I have theyre just over what I'm looking to spend but might still go for them

 

[jakeg823]

If you want a "dot" optic, Leupold makes one that does not require batteries. It has a black reticle, similar to a regular scope. But, it also has a lit reticle feature. A guy had one a few weeks ago when I was at the range.

I looked at this yesterday at gander....didn't care for it...maybe it was just my eyes but I had trouble viewing the reticle. Couldn't figure out how to light it up though so I can't vouch for what it was like with that

 

[nhstk02]

I went with the Midwest Industries flip sights and have been satisfied with them so far. I was really wanting a dot sight at one time, but wanted to learn how to use the iron sight at first anyway. I ended up getting a Millet dms-1 1-4 power scope, and I like it, but just need a quick release mount for it.

 

[jakeg823]

I went with the Midwest Industries flip sights and have been satisfied with them so far. I was really wanting a dot sight at one time, but wanted to learn how to use the iron sight at first anyway. I ended up getting a Millet dms-1 1-4 power scope, and I like it, but just need a quick release mount for it.

MI, i'd forgotten about them! thats more what i'm looking for pricewise, and appears to be a solid unit w/ good reviews

 

[jakeg823]

found on weaponparts.com for $64 and $66 each. anyone have any dealings with that site? not a bad price at all for irons

 

[Stonewall]

I just like Aimpoints. Yeah, they have a battery .............. but also have a 50,000 hour battery life!