AR-57 optics

[JeffsSig]

What is the thoughts of an optic for my AR-57?

I want small , short, and low.

50-200 yd shooting

[Desert Rat]

That is one of the main disadvantages of the platform. I have yet to find a good optic that does not interfere with the magazine. I put a redfield 3X9 by 50 on my PS90 am am going to try a pistol scope on the AR57 tomorrow or the next day.

[Guest DanE479]

I know you'll tune this out because of the cost, but if I was going to optic an AR 5.7 for the 50-200 yd range, I'd drop one of the new Mirco ACOG sights by Trijicon on that sucker.

Trijicon, Inc. : Brilliant Aiming Solutions™

If you get the eye relief right, it's like having a heads up display. I like the green donut reticle.

Edited August 14, 2010 by DanE479

[JeffsSig]

Mirco ACOG sights by Trijicon

Now that is sweet!!!

Yes a bit much to pay. maybe I can find a used one....

[Guest DanE479]

Good luck with that, they are really new.

I'm seriously considering replacing my Reflex with one of the new mirco Acogs. They might be expensive, but they are durable as heck, and don't need batteries. also, looking at the dimensions, it's one of a very few soptics that will fit that rail space and not interfere with the magazine. I've seen them about $200 cheaper on the 'bay

[Guest GunTroll]

I wonder how the eye relief is on that sight. I find ACOG's not to be too generous in that department. Sorry for the hi-jack.

[Guest DanE479]

I've not had a big issue with the 1.5 power ACOG optics. I don't run anything higher than that as a rule, because most of my engagment range mindset is 100yds and in. I want to play with teh micros a little more before I give a definative answer. FWIW, I run a fixed carry handle A1 upper, so I don't have a lot of adjustabiliy.