So, I mentioned the new AR and I set out to make it my own:

Yeah, it looks like the Magpul factory threw up on it but I dig it. Anyhoo, I went with an MTAC optic and figured I’d get a Burris mount as well. Well, I ordered what I thought was a 30mm QD mount. It was a one inch QD. I sent it back and again ordered what I thought was a 30mm QD mount. It was 30mm and not QD. Sent it back. Third time’s the charm, and finally a Quick Detach 30mm showed up. Order that one. Hope that saves you time.

So, with the right one finally, I set out to mount it. Each ring on the scope has 6 screws so you need to loosen 12 screws to mount an optic. Now, either the screws are low quality or they came torqued too tight from the factory because I stripped 3 of them removing them. I stripped them to the point of using an oversized bit and a 18v drill were required to remove them.

Aside from that complaint, I dig it. The QD works well but requires a little trial and error to get it set it right. The view through the reticle is clear. Unlike my other 1-4 (a Nikon Monarch), the front iron sight ghosts slightly in the bottom 1/3 of the screen. I’d compare it, on the 1X setting, to the view of the front sight on one of my EOTechs. It’s there but it doesn’t hinder use. On magnified settings, you can’t see it at all.

I’ll have more once I shoot it.

Posted in uncategorized on November 21st, 2013 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |