twinhairdryers 2 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 For those budget minded folks that like a longer reaching red dot, I added a Brunton Echo monochular sight behind my Aimpoint on my AR with one of those quick release single rail mounts. It was a nice 25.00 add on that extended my shorty M4 red dot to respectable 100 yard shots. It's a bit of a jerry rig, but damn sure works nice. I couldn't seeing spending 2 to 4 hundred bucks on a mag lens for a red dot unless we are talking high end military. This one gives adjustable zoom at an economy price. http://www.opticsplanet.net/brunton-7x18-e...cket-scope.html The only trick is to pick a mount ring that matches your optic height. I think I used a 30mil ring. Then laugh at all your range buddies at what an expensive Aimpoint or Eotech magnifier you had custom installed. I saved a case of ammo on this piece of crap and it has held up to a lot of recoil. Considering trying to fit one on my AK now. I haven't tested this on a 12gauge, but it seems much more sturdy than my optics i've used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surfmaster 5 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Great tip. Could you let us know what rings/mount you used for your AR-15? May be post some photos? Thanks. For those budget minded folks that like a longer reaching red dot, I added a Brunton Echo monochular sight behind my Aimpoint on my AR with one of those quick release single rail mounts. It was a nice 25.00 add on that extended my shorty M4 red dot to respectable 100 yard shots. It's a bit of a jerry rig, but damn sure works nice. I couldn't seeing spending 2 to 4 hundred bucks on a mag lens for a red dot unless we are talking high end military. This one gives adjustable zoom at an economy price. http://www.opticsplanet.net/brunton-7x18-e...cket-scope.html The only trick is to pick a mount ring that matches your optic height. I think I used a 30mil ring. Then laugh at all your range buddies at what an expensive Aimpoint or Eotech magnifier you had custom installed. I saved a case of ammo on this piece of crap and it has held up to a lot of recoil. Considering trying to fit one on my AK now. I haven't tested this on a 12gauge, but it seems much more sturdy than my optics i've used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavePAL84 1 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) 7x? You are fucking high. Waay too much magnification for a RDS! The only "budget" magnifier that is worth a damn is the LaRue Tactical "po' boy" special. If you buy their Aimpoint magnifier flip-mount you get a 2.5x hensoldt magnifier (anti-tank optic /w reticle removed and re-purged with nitrogen) for $50. That 7x waay too much magnification or those ebay chinese magnifiers are not worth the time or effort--they are a waste of money. Edited December 17, 2008 by DavePAL84 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrScud 0 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I absolutely second that 7x? You are fucking high. Waay too much magnification for a RDS! The only "budget" magnifier that is worth a damn is the LaRue Tactical "po' boy" special. If you buy their Aimpoint magnifier flip-mount you get a 2.5x hensoldt magnifier (anti-tank optic /w reticle removed and re-purged with nitrogen) for $50. That 7x waay too much magnification or those ebay chinese magnifiers are not worth the time or effort--they are a waste of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have been thinking about this one for 70$ But Im not sure if they have that thing mounted backwards on the websight's pic.... http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/...leitemid=655370 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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