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Posted: 5/25/2010 7:10:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding: Just a quick update. I have my SPARC mounted on my AK's el cheapo UTG handguard/gastube rail. Only one trip to the range so far, but so far my conclusion is: the SPARC good to go. I assume that it does not co-witness at all mounted on that rail. I've been trying to find out if it will co-witness with a Ultimak. |
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Posted: 5/25/2010 10:33:22 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By atxjax:
Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding:
Just a quick update. I have my SPARC mounted on my AK's el cheapo UTG handguard/gastube rail. Only one trip to the range so far, but so far my conclusion is: the SPARC good to go. I assume that it does not co-witness at all mounted on that rail. I've been trying to find out if it will co-witness with a Ultimak. Correct assumption... not even close. Sorry, I have no idea on the Ultimak. Honestly, I'd be really suprised if it co-witnessed. The SPARC sits maybe 0.5 cm higher than a T1. I've never seen how much room there is to spare with a T1 on an Ultimak (or if it will even co-witness), but I suspect there's not gonna be much room to play. I got my ruler out and measured things the best I could. It looks like it'll be a little under 1.5 cm from the top of the rail to where you'll be able to see the sights. The This is allowing for the light source, which takes up a little room along the bottom on the inside of there. If you have 1.5 cm, you'd probably looking at a lower 1/4 co-witness. 2 cm would probably get you an absolute co-witness. Hope this helps. What's the space between the top of the rail and the line of sight? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/26/2010 7:59:18 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding: Originally Posted By atxjax: Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding: Just a quick update. I have my SPARC mounted on my AK's el cheapo UTG handguard/gastube rail. Only one trip to the range so far, but so far my conclusion is: the SPARC good to go. I assume that it does not co-witness at all mounted on that rail. I've been trying to find out if it will co-witness with a Ultimak. Correct assumption... not even close. Sorry, I have no idea on the Ultimak. Honestly, I'd be really suprised if it co-witnessed. The SPARC sits maybe 0.5 cm higher than a T1. I've never seen how much room there is to spare with a T1 on an Ultimak (or if it will even co-witness), but I suspect there's not gonna be much room to play. I got my ruler out and measured things the best I could. It looks like it'll be a little under 1.5 cm from the top of the rail to where you'll be able to see the sights. The This is allowing for the light source, which takes up a little room along the bottom on the inside of there. If you have 1.5 cm, you'd probably looking at a lower 1/4 co-witness. 2 cm would probably get you an absolute co-witness. Hope this helps. What's the space between the top of the rail and the line of sight? I appreciate the time you took to answer my question. I don't have either the Ultimak or the optic. I wanted to find out before I went out and bought either one. I haven't see anyone yet with this setup so I'm kind of hesitant to go ahead with the purchase. Maybe Sam at Vortex has tried it.......Sam? |
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Posted: 5/26/2010 9:30:37 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By atxjax: I haven't tried it on an Ultimak. We have an AK-74 with the MI handguard on it and it won't co-witness with that one. It's just a little too tall. I'm not sure how the Ultimak height compares to the MI rail.Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding: Originally Posted By atxjax: Originally Posted By CptSpau1ding: Just a quick update. I have my SPARC mounted on my AK's el cheapo UTG handguard/gastube rail. Only one trip to the range so far, but so far my conclusion is: the SPARC good to go. I assume that it does not co-witness at all mounted on that rail. I've been trying to find out if it will co-witness with a Ultimak. Correct assumption... not even close. Sorry, I have no idea on the Ultimak. Honestly, I'd be really suprised if it co-witnessed. The SPARC sits maybe 0.5 cm higher than a T1. I've never seen how much room there is to spare with a T1 on an Ultimak (or if it will even co-witness), but I suspect there's not gonna be much room to play. I got my ruler out and measured things the best I could. It looks like it'll be a little under 1.5 cm from the top of the rail to where you'll be able to see the sights. The This is allowing for the light source, which takes up a little room along the bottom on the inside of there. If you have 1.5 cm, you'd probably looking at a lower 1/4 co-witness. 2 cm would probably get you an absolute co-witness. Hope this helps. What's the space between the top of the rail and the line of sight? I appreciate the time you took to answer my question. I don't have either the Ultimak or the optic. I wanted to find out before I went out and bought either one. I haven't see anyone yet with this setup so I'm kind of hesitant to go ahead with the purchase. Maybe Sam at Vortex has tried it.......Sam? -Sam |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/26/2010 5:16:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: atxjax]
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from what I've read online the Ultimak sits about 3/8 inch lower than a MI rail. Maybe that will be enough for a 1/3 co-witness.
EDIT: I know there are guys using the Ultimak and T1's and getting lower 1/3 co-witness. Ho wmuch taller is the SPARC than a T1? |
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Posted: 5/26/2010 10:03:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By atxjax: from what I've read online the Ultimak sits about 3/8 inch lower than a MI rail. Maybe that will be enough for a 1/3 co-witness. EDIT: I know there are guys using the Ultimak and T1's and getting lower 1/3 co-witness. Ho wmuch taller is the SPARC than a T1? IIRC it's only about 1.5mm taller. I will try to check when I'm back in the office next week for you. -Sam |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2010 2:15:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By VortexSam:
Originally Posted By atxjax:
from what I've read online the Ultimak sits about 3/8 inch lower than a MI rail. Maybe that will be enough for a 1/3 co-witness. EDIT: I know there are guys using the Ultimak and T1's and getting lower 1/3 co-witness. Ho wmuch taller is the SPARC than a T1? IIRC it's only about 1.5mm taller. I will try to check when I'm back in the office next week for you. -Sam Love to get some info back on this. Im planning a new AK build with an Ultimak rail and any information on the Sparc's abitity to co-witness with the Irons would be very valuable. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2010 12:09:50 AM EDT
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Anyone find out any info on this?
I might can send a ultimak over to Vortex or maybe send me a non working SPARC or just an empty shell and I can find out if this is going to co-witness. |
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Posted: 6/14/2010 10:45:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PreachermanMATT]
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Originally Posted By atxjax:
Anyone find out any info on this? I might can send a ultimak over to Vortex or maybe send me a non working SPARC or just an empty shell and I can find out if this is going to co-witness. I don't have the info on it, if you do the measurements (some effort i know) and send the figures to a member who has both, they should be able to tell you. or you could use some of the math earlier in the thread |
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Posted: 6/14/2010 10:45:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PreachermanMATT]
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2010 3:26:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PreachermanMATT: Originally Posted By atxjax: Anyone find out any info on this? I might can send a ultimak over to Vortex or maybe send me a non working SPARC or just an empty shell and I can find out if this is going to co-witness. I don't have the info on it, if you do the measurements (some effort i know) and send the figures to a member who has both, they should be able to tell you. or you could use some of the math earlier in the thread Thats the thing. We should at least be able to get pictures of how it's set up and what the co-witness looks like. I'd be willing to send a ultimak with pre-paid return postage |
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Posted: 6/14/2010 5:00:36 PM EDT
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It is 1.5mm higher than the T-1. If you guys want to try one SWFA would be more than happy to take it back if for some reason you dont like it or you are not happy with it.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2010 9:14:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scott_at_Vortex: It is 1.5mm higher than the T-1. If you guys want to try one SWFA would be more than happy to take it back if for some reason you dont like it or you are not happy with it. Scott Looks like the SPARC will not co-witness with a Ultimak on a AK. Im quoting another member below. So I don't have pictures ready to post, but upon installing the Ultimak and Sparc it does not cowitness. The LED unit within the Sparc sits at 6 o clock effectively blocking the front post. After doing some further research I found this thread which is about the Primary Arms Micro which supposedly has the same problem (see last post on that page and I'm not sure which version). I looked around for pics of the T-1 and finally found one that shows the inside of the Aimpoint. The LED unit in the T-1 is at the 4-5 o clock position, which does not block the front site post. Luckily I have an old Strkefire that was on my AR so I put the Sparc on the AR. I might try the Stikefire on the AK, but I need a low mount. I looked in the Strikefire and the LED unit is at the 1 o clock position. |
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Posted: 7/2/2010 10:52:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Noshoot]
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OK, since I haven't read this question anywhere in the thread...
I received a SPARC today from CS after an exchange (the red/green SF just isn't bright enough here in sunny AZ), and am really warming up to it. My question is what type mount can I use a magnifier in conjunction with it when I am using the high mount plus the shim? I pulled three Larue mounts out (LT-602, LT-150, and the LT-649-30) only to discover that they all sit too high. So, I need to find out what mount I can use (I have the Aimpoint magnifier, a DM Premium magnifier, a couple of Primary Arms magnifiers, and a Po' Boy) that will fit my needs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! eta- I am asking this even with all of the other threads in this particular forum because I have read a bunch of "try this or that" without seeing any follow ups posted by the OP's or others in the threads. |
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Posted: 7/10/2010 8:43:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Noshoot: OK, since I haven't read this question anywhere in the thread... I received a SPARC today from CS after an exchange (the red/green SF just isn't bright enough here in sunny AZ), and am really warming up to it. My question is what type mount can I use a magnifier in conjunction with it when I am using the high mount plus the shim? I pulled three Larue mounts out (LT-602, LT-150, and the LT-649-30) only to discover that they all sit too high. So, I need to find out what mount I can use (I have the Aimpoint magnifier, a DM Premium magnifier, a couple of Primary Arms magnifiers, and a Po' Boy) that will fit my needs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! eta- I am asking this even with all of the other threads in this particular forum because I have read a bunch of "try this or that" without seeing any follow ups posted by the OP's or others in the threads. I have no advise for you, I don't run magnifiers. But iif you don't hear from Vortex online, I would call them and Larue both. |
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Posted: 7/10/2010 9:34:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PreachermanMATT: Originally Posted By Noshoot: OK, since I haven't read this question anywhere in the thread... I received a SPARC today from CS after an exchange (the red/green SF just isn't bright enough here in sunny AZ), and am really warming up to it. My question is what type mount can I use a magnifier in conjunction with it when I am using the high mount plus the shim? I pulled three Larue mounts out (LT-602, LT-150, and the LT-649-30) only to discover that they all sit too high. So, I need to find out what mount I can use (I have the Aimpoint magnifier, a DM Premium magnifier, a couple of Primary Arms magnifiers, and a Po' Boy) that will fit my needs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! eta- I am asking this even with all of the other threads in this particular forum because I have read a bunch of "try this or that" without seeing any follow ups posted by the OP's or others in the threads. I have no advise for you, I don't run magnifiers. But iif you don't hear from Vortex online, I would call them and Larue both. Thanks for the reply PreachermanMATT, I will be looking into it. |
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Posted: 7/17/2010 12:48:43 AM EDT
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I am considering putting a SPARC on a rifle with HK416 height rails, and would like to put it on a LaRue QD mount... the question is which height mount? Given the location of the LED unit would the medium (made for a T1 on that height rail), or the low be a better solution if I want to be able to co-witness (lower 1/3) with Troy micro battle sights?
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WV, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2010 1:13:58 PM EDT
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Was the low mount for this low enough to co-witness on the AK ultimak rail?
I won't be running mine on an ultimak, but I need it low to co-witness on my Berly style rail. Right now I am trying to decide between the SPARC and the larger m2/m3 size optic. Leaning towards the larger one if it also rugged and the battery life is good. |
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Posted: 9/7/2010 10:51:31 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By jdhill: I am considering putting a SPARC on a rifle with HK416 height rails, and would like to put it on a LaRue QD mount... the question is which height mount? Given the location of the LED unit would the medium (made for a T1 on that height rail), or the low be a better solution if I want to be able to co-witness (lower 1/3) with Troy micro battle sights? Somehow I missed your question. Sorry about that. Regarding the height, I'm not totally sure. Do you have a measurement from the top of the rail to the tip of the front sight post? If so, I can compare that to the heights of different mounts and let you know. You might also try contacting Scott Parks in the sales department at 1-800-426-0048. -Sam |
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Posted: 9/7/2010 10:52:31 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By SickMAK90: Was the low mount for this low enough to co-witness on the AK ultimak rail? I won't be running mine on an ultimak, but I need it low to co-witness on my Berly style rail. Right now I am trying to decide between the SPARC and the larger m2/m3 size optic. Leaning towards the larger one if it also rugged and the battery life is good. No, it won't quite co-witness on an Ultimak. Just a tad too high and the LED module is at 6 O'clock. -Sam |
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USA
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Posted: 10/11/2010 7:57:36 PM EDT
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Will the SPARC be concentric with an Eotech 3x/FTS magnifier?
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Posted: 11/15/2010 7:56:50 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By seattlite:
Will the SPARC be concentric with an Eotech 3x/FTS magnifier? It might not be absolutely perfect ,but it will work just fine. Scott |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 12/6/2010 5:26:41 PM EDT
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Read all the reviews and I hope ididnt miss any but i dont believe anyone tried it on a handle mount, whats your opinion of this type of setup?
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Posted: 12/8/2010 10:42:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By whtsmoke:
IMO opinion you would be better off using a gooseneck style mount rather than putting it way up high on the carry handle.
Read all the reviews and I hope ididnt miss any but i dont believe anyone tried it on a handle mount, whats your opinion of this type of setup? Scott |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2010 1:06:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sono]
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Ok here is my .02 I bought the Vortex due to Katie Harris in 3gun. So I figured hey lets buy from those that help our sport. Sight arrived from AIM and I mounted it up on my Daniel Defense rifle. Short story is that I'm very impressed. Once zeroed I got hits consistantly out to 300yrds on 10inch plates. Me and my buddy passed the gun back and forth ringing the 300yrder until we got tired of shooting in the rain. The rifle and optic were soaked but ran just fine.
I'll be picking up another for my ak74 and I bet it handles the heat from the ultimak just fine. |
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Posted: 12/17/2010 10:55:01 AM EDT
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That is great to here. In case some of you dont know who Katie Harris is, she is a 15 year female that we sponsor and she does a very good job of making some very sound shooters,how should I put it........mmmmm not look very sound.
So thank you Sir for supporting us. Scott |
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Posted: 1/5/2011 10:45:47 AM EDT
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Mine should be here today.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2011 3:59:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mybronco2]
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edit....
After some time, I cooled down some and so Iv removed and Im now replacing my review, but Im still going to tell it like it is, and if it pisses someone off...so be it. Iv been unemployed for several months, and so like everyone moneys tight. I started working again last week, but at a large drop in pay, so I dont plan on any "Extra" money for some time, but was promised... "once you return to work, you can get a Sparc" I was looking forward all week to picking one up.
This morning I woke to the better half daughter handing me her moms debit card, and being told to go get a "Sparc" 
We took our 40 minute drive and we picked one up. I FINALLY had my optic! I opened it to find everything VERY WELL packed and clearly wasnt messed with since packaged. Doing the normal playing we all do with a new toy, I notice a broken O-ring on a cap...ok 
I pull the other cap, and the retaining cable pops apart in my hand. 
GREAT, what else... so I drive BACK to exchange it. They look it over and being I had it for only 1.5 hours, they desided it was ok to exchange it, but only after telling me crap like "it was ok and it would still work" He goes back to the department and grabs a replacment and I ask to see it. He hands it to me, and in seconds.... the same problem, and a CLEARLY cross threaded battery cap! two units = four problems...... Before this, I was planning on picking one up tomarrow at Rainier Arms. Do I go by the positve reviews, and guess the ones today were probibly made at the same time, and a fluke? Go with 3rd times a charm, and try again? or go without optics, and have nothing good to say about them? |
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Posted: 4/4/2011 9:00:42 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mybronco2: edit.... After some time, I cooled down some and so Iv removed and Im now replacing my review, but Im still going to tell it like it is, and if it pisses someone off...so be it. Iv been unemployed for several months, and so like everyone moneys tight. I started working again last week, but at a large drop in pay, so I dont plan on any "Extra" money for some time, but was promised... "once you return to work, you can get a Sparc" I was looking forward all week to picking one up. This morning I woke to the better half daughter handing me her moms debit card, and being told to go get a "Sparc" We took our 40 minute drive and we picked one up. I FINALLY had my optic! I opened it to find everything VERY WELL packed and clearly wasnt messed with since packaged. Doing the normal playing we all do with a new toy, I notice a broken O-ring on a cap...ok I pull the other cap, and the retaining cable pops apart in my hand. GREAT, what else... so I drive BACK to exchange it. They look it over and being I had it for only 1.5 hours, they desided it was ok to exchange it, but only after telling me crap like "it was ok and it would still work" He goes back to the department and grabs a replacment and I ask to see it. He hands it to me, and in seconds.... the same problem, and a CLEARLY cross threaded battery cap! two units = four problems...... Before this, I was planning on picking one up tomarrow at Rainier Arms. Do I go by the positve reviews, and guess the ones today were probibly made at the same time, and a fluke? Go with 3rd times a charm, and try again? or go without optics, and have nothing good to say about them? Well, I didn't see the original review, so I'm just going to go by this one. I'm sorry to hear about the problems you had. That certainly doesn't sound typical and in the future if any dealer gives you trouble about a return or exchange they should know that we will back them up, so they shouldn't hesitate to make things right with you. And if that ever does happen where a dealer won't help you just call us directly and we'll take care of it. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about the problems. I guess the decision to try another one is up to you, but if there is anything else we can do to help just let us know. -Sam |
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Posted: 4/4/2011 5:51:23 PM EDT
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Got my Sparc from Brownells last Friday and so far, I'm pretty impressed. A range trip is in order for later this week.
Question––should there be any "tint" to the glass when I look through? Things look a little green through mine. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2011 1:57:14 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By VortexSam:
Originally Posted By mybronco2:
edit.... After some time, I cooled down some and so Iv removed and Im now replacing my review, but Im still going to tell it like it is, and if it pisses someone off...so be it. Iv been unemployed for several months, and so like everyone moneys tight. I started working again last week, but at a large drop in pay, so I dont plan on any "Extra" money for some time, but was promised... "once you return to work, you can get a Sparc" I was looking forward all week to picking one up.
This morning I woke to the better half daughter handing me her moms debit card, and being told to go get a "Sparc"
We took our 40 minute drive and we picked one up. I FINALLY had my optic! I opened it to find everything VERY WELL packed and clearly wasnt messed with since packaged. Doing the normal playing we all do with a new toy, I notice a broken O-ring on a cap...ok
I pull the other cap, and the retaining cable pops apart in my hand.
GREAT, what else... so I drive BACK to exchange it. They look it over and being I had it for only 1.5 hours, they desided it was ok to exchange it, but only after telling me crap like "it was ok and it would still work" He goes back to the department and grabs a replacment and I ask to see it. He hands it to me, and in seconds.... the same problem, and a CLEARLY cross threaded battery cap! two units = four problems...... Before this, I was planning on picking one up tomarrow at Rainier Arms. Do I go by the positve reviews, and guess the ones today were probibly made at the same time, and a fluke? Go with 3rd times a charm, and try again? or go without optics, and have nothing good to say about them? Well, I didn't see the original review, so I'm just going to go by this one. I'm sorry to hear about the problems you had. That certainly doesn't sound typical and in the future if any dealer gives you trouble about a return or exchange they should know that we will back them up, so they shouldn't hesitate to make things right with you. And if that ever does happen where a dealer won't help you just call us directly and we'll take care of it. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about the problems. I guess the decision to try another one is up to you, but if there is anything else we can do to help just let us know. -Sam Being everything Iv read has been good, I picked up another today from Rainier Arms, on the 3rd times a charm rule. I thought the 2x magnifier looked like it would fit in a 35mm film canister...I was right. PERFECT fit. I will update after a trip to the range. |
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Posted: 4/5/2011 8:41:00 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CenterMass0: Got my Sparc from Brownells last Friday and so far, I'm pretty impressed. A range trip is in order for later this week. Question––should there be any "tint" to the glass when I look through? Things look a little green through mine. Yes, that is normal. There is a red reflective coating on the objective lens to reflect the red light from the LED inside the sight back towards your eye. Because the coating has a red tint it also blocks some of the red light entering the lens from whatever you are looking at, which means that the green/blue spectrum has higher light transmission and will give it that greenish tint. There really isn't a whole lot you can do about it, but if you are shooting with both eyes open it isn't too distracting for most people. -Sam |
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Posted: 4/5/2011 8:41:26 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mybronco2: Originally Posted By VortexSam: Originally Posted By mybronco2: edit.... After some time, I cooled down some and so Iv removed and Im now replacing my review, but Im still going to tell it like it is, and if it pisses someone off...so be it. Iv been unemployed for several months, and so like everyone moneys tight. I started working again last week, but at a large drop in pay, so I dont plan on any "Extra" money for some time, but was promised... "once you return to work, you can get a Sparc" I was looking forward all week to picking one up. This morning I woke to the better half daughter handing me her moms debit card, and being told to go get a "Sparc" We took our 40 minute drive and we picked one up. I FINALLY had my optic! I opened it to find everything VERY WELL packed and clearly wasnt messed with since packaged. Doing the normal playing we all do with a new toy, I notice a broken O-ring on a cap...ok I pull the other cap, and the retaining cable pops apart in my hand. GREAT, what else... so I drive BACK to exchange it. They look it over and being I had it for only 1.5 hours, they desided it was ok to exchange it, but only after telling me crap like "it was ok and it would still work" He goes back to the department and grabs a replacment and I ask to see it. He hands it to me, and in seconds.... the same problem, and a CLEARLY cross threaded battery cap! two units = four problems...... Before this, I was planning on picking one up tomarrow at Rainier Arms. Do I go by the positve reviews, and guess the ones today were probibly made at the same time, and a fluke? Go with 3rd times a charm, and try again? or go without optics, and have nothing good to say about them? Well, I didn't see the original review, so I'm just going to go by this one. I'm sorry to hear about the problems you had. That certainly doesn't sound typical and in the future if any dealer gives you trouble about a return or exchange they should know that we will back them up, so they shouldn't hesitate to make things right with you. And if that ever does happen where a dealer won't help you just call us directly and we'll take care of it. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about the problems. I guess the decision to try another one is up to you, but if there is anything else we can do to help just let us know. -Sam Being everything Iv read has been good, I picked up another today from Rainier Arms, on the 3rd times a charm rule. I thought the 2x magnifier looked like it would fit in a 35mm film canister...I was right. PERFECT fit. I will update after a trip to the range. Glad you had better luck this time! -Sam |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2011 9:35:35 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mybronco2:
I thought the 2x magnifier looked like it would fit in a 35mm film canister...I was right. PERFECT fit. I will update after a trip to the range. Nice storage tip, thanks! :) |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2011 12:02:47 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By SA80Dan:
Originally Posted By mybronco2:
I thought the 2x magnifier looked like it would fit in a 35mm film canister...I was right. PERFECT fit. I will update after a trip to the range. Nice storage tip, thanks! :) Your welcome. The question I kept asking myself was this there idea and they forgot to share? The container I have is nearly rattle free. send all royalty payments to "Bob, Kingston Wa" 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2011 3:58:58 PM EDT
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Can you send the product cover for which covers you got for the sight :) so i don't buy the wrong ones by accident
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Posted: 5/9/2011 9:16:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tested]
[#37]
I was window shopping at Sportsmans Warehouse today and came across one of these. I fiddled with it for a little while and was very impressed with the quality of the optic given the price. Aimpoints are just to expensive and an EOTech is to big for the application I want.
I am going to go pick one up and might grab the magnifier as well. ETA: So I'm clear the LaRue 660HK is the correct mount for it? Did we ever find out which mount would work for the magnifier? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/28/2011 12:22:37 AM EDT
[#38]
I plan on putting the sparc on my RRA very soon. I have always just used iron sights but after a couple Hoff courses a red dot is needed for fast sight on target. This thread/ review has been very helpful. Not sure if this has been asked, but how is the battery life?
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Posted: 6/7/2011 9:27:29 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By UHshooter: I plan on putting the sparc on my RRA very soon. I have always just used iron sights but after a couple Hoff courses a red dot is needed for fast sight on target. This thread/ review has been very helpful. Not sure if this has been asked, but how is the battery life? I'm on my third battery since the op |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2011 1:08:38 AM EDT
[#40]
Im on the 2nd battery. The one installed was loosing the dot, so I replaced it with the replacment battery that came with it, but cant see it lasting any longer.
Now Im seeing if I want batterys, its not going to happen locally. 
Where is everyone getting the CR2354 batterys? |
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Posted: 6/10/2011 11:07:51 AM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By mybronco2: Im on the 2nd battery. The one installed was loosing the dot, so I replaced it with the replacment battery that came with it, but cant see it lasting any longer. Now Im seeing if I want batterys, its not going to happen locally. Where is everyone getting the CR2354 batterys? I did ebay.. i.e. http://cgi.ebay.com/CR2354-2354-BATTERIES-CR-2354-3V-lithium-panasonic-x-5-/180361398310?pt=US_Batteries&hash=item29fe608826 *No affiliation |
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Posted: 6/12/2011 9:25:14 PM EDT
[#42]
Ebay here as well.....I buy the cheapest ones available.
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Posted: 7/7/2011 6:13:04 PM EDT
[#43]
Hello,
I only wanted to ask if the red coated front lens of the SPARC has a little angle or if it sits complete straight in the aluminium tube? My front lens sits a little bit angled in the tube and i wanted to know if this is normal? Greetings from Austria, Rene |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 8:51:57 AM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By blackktm: Hello, I only wanted to ask if the red coated front lens of the SPARC has a little angle or if it sits complete straight in the aluminium tube? My front lens sits a little bit angled in the tube and i wanted to know if this is normal? Greetings from Austria, Rene Hi, Yes, this is completely normal. The front lens is actually a parabolic reflector. It reflects the light from the LED in the back of the sight housing, so it appears to be slanted at and angle to reflect the dot back towards your eye. -Sam |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 7:24:18 PM EDT
[#45]
@Sam: Thank you very much for your answer, now i am a eased!
-Rene |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 7:11:11 PM EDT
[#46]
Originally Posted By blackktm: @Sam: Thank you very much for your answer, now i am a eased! -Rene No problem, you're welcome! -Sam |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2011 7:18:36 PM EDT
[#47]
i have 2 of these and the only problem is hard to doa lower1/3cowitness in my larue mounts
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OK, USA
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Posted: 8/11/2011 3:19:28 PM EDT
[#48]
Ordered mine on Tuesday from Optics planet with their 5% off coupon and you get a free flash light! Can't wait for it to get here. Sadly my shipping has been held up because I ordered a sling to go along with it and that sling from the time I placed the order till the time it was processed went on back order for at least 10 days :(
Still excited to try this thing out! |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2011 2:32:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ColdBlood]
[#49]
I just posted this in another thread I found via search, but I'll post it here as well..
I like the SPARC for what it is - it has some short comings, but it's a decent optic for the price. Torture tests show it to be a tough bastard and the included mounts and magnifier are nice perks for the price. My biggest complaint is where the power button is situated and the type of battery used. I keep my carbine in a soft-sided case, and it spends a lot of time riding around in my vehicle...no matter how careful I am, the damned power button always seems to get bumped and turns the power on. The power button is on the outermost part of the optic, and while I'm no expert on red-dot sight ergonomics, I tend to see this as a design flaw. I understand the SPARC has a 6 hour auto-off, but that hasn't seemed to help me keep my batteries from dying. The CR-2354 battery is not a common battery type, so it seems like every time I want to shoot my gun, I can't use the SPARC. Bottom line, I can't live with an optic that has a dead battery every time I need it....I've shot the gun two times with the SPARC on it and I've already burnt through two batteries...seriously considering ponying up for an Aimpoint or EOtech for this reason alone. Hopefully the guys at Vortex will take note of this issue and consider making some changes when the time comes. |
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Posted: 10/31/2011 8:50:32 AM EDT
[#50]
Originally Posted By ColdBlood: I just posted this in another thread I found via search, but I'll post it here as well.. I like the SPARC for what it is - it has some short comings, but it's a decent optic for the price. Torture tests show it to be a tough bastard and the included mounts and magnifier are nice perks for the price. My biggest complaint is where the power button is situated and the type of battery used. I keep my carbine in a soft-sided case, and it spends a lot of time riding around in my vehicle...no matter how careful I am, the damned power button always seems to get bumped and turns the power on. The power button is on the outermost part of the optic, and while I'm no expert on red-dot sight ergonomics, I tend to see this as a design flaw. I understand the SPARC has a 6 hour auto-off, but that hasn't seemed to help me keep my batteries from dying. The CR-2354 battery is not a common battery type, so it seems like every time I want to shoot my gun, I can't use the SPARC. Bottom line, I can't live with an optic that has a dead battery every time I need it....I've shot the gun two times with the SPARC on it and I've already burnt through two batteries...seriously considering ponying up for an Aimpoint or EOtech for this reason alone. Hopefully the guys at Vortex will take note of this issue and consider making some changes when the time comes. Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate it and we are definitely noting the issue and looking at ways to improve. |
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