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I was trying to find a way to mount a red dot with my scope on my AR. I was already using extra high rings for a good quick sight picture. Then I had an idea. I mounted my Burris fast fire red dot on a 45 degree angle under the scope and off to the left side (I'm a lefty). I can transition real fast from scope to red dot. What do you super smart folks think?
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The scope is a Redfield 2X7
A 9mm might expand but a .45 will never shrink enough to fit 17 in the magazine.
Looks like it should get the job done to me...
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I think it's a nice setup. As long as you can transition to the sight and it is sighted correctly looks good. Clean install nicely done.
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Do you have to roll the rifle to the right, (clockwise) to get your left eye behind the red dot?
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Yes. Just about an inch and I'm on the red dot. The stock is still anchored into my shoulder and I have a good cheek weld.Originally Posted by orangevol
A 9mm might expand but a .45 will never shrink enough to fit 17 in the magazine.
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Good job! Nothing quite as satisfying as a personalized weapon
Being cross dominant, I like the idea of this set up, I wonder if shooting right handed I could get a good two eyes open sight picture with an offset red dot as the optic would be closer to my dominant eye...
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What power do you leave the scope set at?
I'm just wondering if a simpler solution is to keep the scope set to 2 X. If you need a longer range shot, you should have time to dial up the scope.
I know "tacticool" gizmos are all the rage nowadays, but there is something to be said for keeping things simple. Not sure how a jury would react to a super killer ninja AR...that's another consideration.
Anyways...have fun with it.
Edit - Just a suggestion...consider getting the scope covers that you can see through, rather than the opaque flip-ups.
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Very creative, nice job!
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This gun is being set up for three gun type matches. Not for HD. I have a plain Jane shotgun and a Glock for HD
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I just used the scope covers because I had them on hand. I do want to get some see through ones.
A 9mm might expand but a .45 will never shrink enough to fit 17 in the magazine.
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Nice, I was hoping to get mine together today. I picked up my Spikes lower from my FFL at church today. Opened the box and it is a lower for .22LR. Needless to say I'm bummed. I'm sure they will make it right, it's just a PITA to have to wait again. Whose mount did you use for the red dot?
Last edited by Joeface; February 13th, 2011 at 06:09 PM. Reason: Question on mount.
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A 9mm might expand but a .45 will never shrink enough to fit 17 in the magazine.
I'd say that you definitely have the 'perimeter' covered...nice AR!
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I got a good laugh out of that ^^^^
A 9mm might expand but a .45 will never shrink enough to fit 17 in the magazine.
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