A Compact Fun Machine.....

[Jerome]

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/192/olya7bk.jpg

No ban Oly.

A very light and handy carbine.

[USMCsilver]

Planning on replacing the handguards? Also, what kinda scope is that?

[Jerome]

Maybe. Not too worried about color at the moment. This will be more of a plinker than anything else. Its a cheap NcStar 4X scope.

[OutintheWoods]

Very handy just like it is. I actually like the contrast.

Is that an illuminated retical scope?

If so very nice and handy for precision work 24/7.

I doubt you worry much about looters.

[Jerome]

Not illiminated. It's only a $30 scope.

[OutintheWoods]

Originally posted by Jerome
Not illiminated. It's only a $30 scope.

You need something that glows if you envision this as a possible SHTF weapon.

It's just a glorified noise maker at night, except at very close range.

This rifle has alot of potential, but is quite capable as it is with the addition of a decent low light sight.

[Jerome]

I'm thinking of a red dot scope of some sort.....maybe Aimpoint.

The scope thats on it, would only be for plinking around and shooting pumpkins. :)

I've got a nice BUIS for it that works quite well, also.

[USMCsilver]

Originally posted by Jerome
I'm thinking of a red dot scope of some sort.....maybe Aimpoint.

Aimpoints ROCK!

http://webpages.charter.net/usmcsilver/images/aimpointlove.jpg

[OutintheWoods]

Originally posted by Jerome
I'm thinking of a red dot scope of some sort.....maybe Aimpoint.

The scope thats on it, would only be for plinking around and shooting pumpkins. :)

I've got a nice BUIS for it that works quite well, also.

Aimpoint's a great choice.

I've got an Eotech. I'm quite fond of it. It's very capable of turning a good rifle into a great rifle 24/7.

[G37 Commando]

Originally posted by OutintheWoods
I've got an Eotech. I'm quite fond of it. It's very capable of turning a good rifle into a great rifle 24/7.

Same here. The 65 MOA reticle rocks for high speed CQB shooting, and the 1 MOA dot is far superior to the Aimpoint's 4MOA dot at distances.

[sjfrellc]

Where did you get your NCstar and what model is it? I assume it works well.

[Jerome]

Came with the gun. All it says on it is "4X30"

Its fairly bright, and it's OK for an in expensive scope.

[LSP972]

Originally posted by OutintheWoods
You need something that glows if you envision this as a possible SHTF weapon.

It's just a glorified noise maker at night, except at very close range.

This rifle has alot of potential, but is quite capable as it is with the addition of a decent low light sight.

And a white light for target i.d....

[Jerome]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the "open" type sights like the Reflex and Eotech, compared to the ML2?

[Macros73_On_Road]

If you're going for that "I pimp my Honda" feel, put a BSA red dot optic on there instead of an Aimpoint. $30 or so. ;)

[Jerome]

Nah, I'd rather have something of quality.

Can anybody answer my comparison question?

[OutintheWoods]

Originally posted by Jerome
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the "open" type sights like the Reflex and Eotech, compared to the ML2?

Advantages;

No muzzle side signature on the ET.

No tube.

Eotech's retical, which is easier to find and faster IMO. 65 MOA ring, 1 MOA dot which equals greater precision at distance.


Disadvantages;

Less battery life. The AA Eotech is 1100 hours with lithium AA cells on setting 12 (medium). The aimpoint is from 1000-10000 hours on lithium cells.

Eotech only waterproof to 10 or 33 feet.

Buttons on the eotech somewhat more difficult to use.

All that being said the Aimpoint and the Eotech are both excellent quality tactical gunsights. I would feel very well armed with either. And I do. I own an Eotech 512 AA.