I’m building out a rifle as an end of the world setup, and I’m trying to settle on an optic choice. I’d like to do a fixed magnification prism optic, and currently am considering the two Primary Arms non-micro prisms, which come in 3x and 5x. They’re about the same price, so that’s a non-factor, and I’d probably piggyback a red dot on either one, so which magnification would you pick, and why?
End of world optic selection
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Razor 1-6. Versatile magnification range unlike almost every single other optic mentioned here, quality glass that is clear through the mag range and performs fairly well in low light, and completely usable reticle if you're completely out of batteries (which is why any red dot is out for true end of the world). And its reasonably durable.
Fixed prisms suck for close and fast targets. Dots suck for low percentage or distance shots/observation. Dots also suck for needing batteries, even if one lasts for a while.
Fixed prisms suck for close and fast targets. Dots suck for low percentage or distance shots/observation. Dots also suck for needing batteries, even if one lasts for a while.
If you aren't averse to batteries, a Sig Romeo 4 XT pro and have the means to figure out your dope with the BDC reticle, then my choice is that and throw a 6x magnifier on a unity mount behind it. Second place is a FFP 1-8x (NX8 or March 1-10x or 1.5-15x) with a T2 or acro mounted up top.
This is really gonna depend on caliber and barrel length, however.
This is really gonna depend on caliber and barrel length, however.
CZ, DW, Sig, WC, Nighthawk, Staccato, Cabot, TTI and of course some .22 pistols and rifles
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I had a TA-31 green chevron reticle. Extremely clear glass, but very short eye relief. Bought a PA slx 3X micro prism and clarity was almost as good and it has an adjustable occular lense which makes a huge difference for someone that is not 21 years old with 20/20 vision as ACOG's are made military spec for young eyes. Sold the ACOG and bought two more PA's for other rifles. Less narrow eye box too. Rarely use the illumination so battery or not, it always works.
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NF ATACR 1-8. DMx reticle.
Not the greatest glass, but very durable and versatile. The reticle is well done for ranging, sizing, speed drops, and movers at 5-10mph.
Not the greatest glass, but very durable and versatile. The reticle is well done for ranging, sizing, speed drops, and movers at 5-10mph.
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VCOG, buy once, cry once.
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1-6 or 1-8? I’ve been looking at both, but nobody local stocks them.
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I have a different rifle set up as my LPVO gun
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‘Go with the Marine Corps 1-8
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Don’t know if mentioned, the illumination in Acogs is only good for 10-15 years before it dims out.
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Another vote for acog if you want fixed magnification. I love mine.
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A decent plan. However, it's very easy to have an excellent return policy if the $250-$300 retail price product you sell costs about $36-$46 to produce.
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For what you described, a 4x ta-31 acog with a 1 moa rmr is the way Id go. Super durable and proven beyond any doubt.
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T2 or MRO with backup irons, preferably FSB. Here’s my end of world/zombie philosophy: I have enough ammo to get more ammo. By extension, I have enough ammo to get more food, water, guns, and optics. And, I don’t mean by trading it…..
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You wont last long.
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Ah so you're planning on taking advantage of other Americans through force in a catastrophic scenario that's already horrible enough without evil people doing evil things?
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So what about that setup makes it less desirable for the scenario you described?
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