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Posted: 6/5/2024 10:16:03 AM EDT
Looking to get a 3x magnifier to run with a AP duty on their tall mount. Anyone have preferred magnifiers?
Based on the positive feedback for the primary arms 3x prism optics I’m leaning towards trying one of their magnifiers. Also, mounts. I think I’m stuck using a unity mount, but I’m open to suggestions. Trying to stay under $500 for the mag & mount.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 10:28:31 AM EDT
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C_Does is a fan of the Holosun, but I think you are stuck with their mount. The Primary Arms Micro 3x is fantastic compared to the Eotech G33 IMO.
Eotech G33:   Primary Arms Micro 3x:   |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 11:02:51 AM EDT
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I only have one magnifier, the Sig full size 3x. It does what I need it to. Has reasonable eye relief and clear glass. Goes for about $300
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Posted: 6/5/2024 11:37:09 AM EDT
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@spyderboy03 dang! That’s clear. Im just hoping for some decent sales.
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Posted: 6/5/2024 11:41:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @spyderboy03 dang! That's clear. Im just hoping for some decent sales.   |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 12:07:17 PM EDT
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I have both the Eotech G33 and Holosun HM3X. The G33 was my first. That the adjustable turrets aren't shielded at all is kinda sad that said from what I've seen it doesn't really matter if it does get "misadjusted" beyond it just not being centered.
I don't think the price difference is worth it between those extremes. That said I think you're limited on magnifiers based on getting a unity flip to center mount. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 1:00:23 PM EDT
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Unity Tactical is coming out, this year, with their own 4X magnifier. I want to try it. It might be just right for you, because you probably need a Unity mount to match your optic height.
https://www.unitytactical.com/fast-ftc-4x/ |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 6:46:48 PM EDT
[#7]
I have the Vortex micro and Trijicon 3x. I can highly recommend both.
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Posted: 6/5/2024 6:56:29 PM EDT
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I have the PA SLx full size 3x magnifier behind my MD-25 ACSS red dot. It works great. Clear glass, good eye relief and great mount.
Not fond of the added weight. I think if I would do it over again, I would get a PA SLx 3X MicroPrism instead. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 7:15:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unity Tactical is coming out, this year, with their own 4X magnifier. I want to try it. It might be just right for you, because you probably need a Unity mount to match your optic height. https://www.unitytactical.com/fast-ftc-4x/ 4X is definitely intriguing |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 9:08:06 PM EDT
[#10]
 Original Aimpoint 3X. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 9:47:44 PM EDT
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I've used the Vortex 3x micro a whole lot over the past few years. Its fine.
On mounts, and you might think this is super goofy, but I'd just put the original cowitness or 1/3 mount back on your red dot, get a YHM 0.5" riser rail, and put everything on top of that. Its not cool, but it works, and cost $32. 
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Posted: 6/5/2024 9:55:25 PM EDT
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Embrace tradition, reject exaggerated holdovers. Join the lower 1/3 supremacy movement.
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Posted: 6/5/2024 10:46:58 PM EDT
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For ruggedness and long term reliability there is Aimpoint then everything else.
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Posted: 6/5/2024 11:18:14 PM EDT
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PA micro 3x with the Pegasus ranging reticle.
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Posted: 6/6/2024 6:24:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've used the Vortex 3x micro a whole lot over the past few years. Its fine. On mounts, and you might think this is super goofy, but I'd just put the original cowitness or 1/3 mount back on your red dot, get a YHM 0.5" riser rail, and put everything on top of that. Its not cool, but it works, and cost $32. https://i.imgur.com/dhbERQbh.jpg @SuperStormBryan @TBone556 I went with the high mount since I got nods. I tried it in the lower and it was a mess trying to get the dot visible in the tube. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 6:28:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: PA micro 3x with the Pegasus ranging reticle. @bluedog82 that looks sweet but looks like it ended up canted on a unity mount. So far it looks like I’m going PA micro3x since everyone is loving them. I just wish he unity mounts weren’t so pricey. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 11:00:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @SuperStormBryan @TBone556 I went with the high mount since I got nods. I tried it in the lower and it was a mess trying to get the dot visible in the tube. That's what I'm talking about good buddy, but Unity tall mount for red dot + Unity tall mount for magnifier = ~$300. YHM half inch riser = $32. Standard 1.56" 1/3 cowitness factory mount + YHM 0.5" riser = 2.06" optic height. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 11:38:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I'm talking about good buddy, but Unity tall mount for red dot + Unity tall mount for magnifier = ~$300. YHM half inch riser = $32. Standard 1.56" 1/3 cowitness factory mount + YHM 0.5" riser = 2.06" optic height. @SuperStormBryan I’m a dummy. I understand. I’ll pull the factory mount out & check. I know the aimpoint duty is taller than the normal ones. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 12:37:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: C_Does is a fan of the Holosun, but I think you are stuck with their mount. The Primary Arms Micro 3x is fantastic compared to the Eotech G33 IMO. Eotech G33: https://i.imgur.com/gTb3ckA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TCdRB8s.jpg Primary Arms Micro 3x: https://i.imgur.com/fp2A9De.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hm86Pgs.jpg FOV and edge to edge clarity greatly favor the G33 it seems. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 1:05:37 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: FOV and edge to edge clarity greatly favor the G33 it seems. 
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Posted: 6/6/2024 1:17:35 PM EDT
[#21]
I picked up an almost new Vortex 3x micro from the EE for $90.
I’m extremely satisfied with it. I’d probably try the Holosun next if the mount isn’t a deal breaker. |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 1:22:27 PM EDT
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I picked up an almost new Vortex 3x micro from the EE from $90.
I’m extremely satisfied with it. I’d probably try the Holosun next if the mount isn’t a deal breaker. |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 9:34:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @SuperStormBryan @TBone556 I went with the high mount since I got nods. I tried it in the lower and it was a mess trying to get the dot visible in the tube. Bring the optic to your eye not your face to the gun, you don’t need a perfect full stock in the shoulder pocket. |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 9:07:48 PM EDT
[#24]
I have a couple of Vortex micros. They are solid.
Have a Sig 3x and a Bushnell 3x as well....they work, but I like the micros better. |
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Posted: 6/9/2024 12:26:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 4X is definitely intriguing The Juliet4 has matching eye relief and a tad more fov, if you’re looking for a cheaper option now to try it. I had a g45, juliet4, and juliet6, and kept the juliet4. G45 was brighter, but the eye box made it harder to use |
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Posted: 6/9/2024 6:24:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: PA micro 3x with the Pegasus ranging reticle. I tried this one and everything was great but the glass. The glass quality is so poor I can't shoot any smaller of a group size with the magnifier than without. I sold it for this reason. On my personal NOT reccomend list. I would be looking at Aimpont and EOtech magnifiers. I had am original Aimpoint magnifier and it was great. I lost it a couple years ago and miss it very much. A magnifier that won't allow for a better image is just dead weight no matter how compact it is. My Aimpoint made the reticle sharper. The PA micro made it the same or slightly worse. |
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Posted: 6/9/2024 7:52:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bring the optic to your eye not your face to the gun, you don’t need a perfect full stock in the shoulder pocket. @TBone556 my issue is when my nods are down I’m bumping them into my stock trying to get behind the dot. I’ve got a trij 1-4 that I can technically shoot through with nods on but getting behind the scope is a pain |
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Posted: 6/9/2024 11:18:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Juliet4 has matching eye relief and a tad more fov, if you’re looking for a cheaper option now to try it. I had a g45, juliet4, and juliet6, and kept the juliet4. G45 was brighter, but the eye box made it harder to use Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 4X is definitely intriguing The Juliet4 has matching eye relief and a tad more fov, if you’re looking for a cheaper option now to try it. I had a g45, juliet4, and juliet6, and kept the juliet4. G45 was brighter, but the eye box made it harder to use I like the integrated mount option |
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Posted: 6/10/2024 12:03:03 AM EDT
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I have tried the following magnifiers:
Aimpoint 3X EOTech 3X Holosun 3X Sig Juliet 5X The Sig is my favorite of what I've tried and I really like the 5X. Way cheaper and better than most of the 3X. 9Oz weight is not too bad for a 5X benefit. Palmetto was selling them for $159 in 2022. Currently they have them for $200. If I were buying today, it's hard to argue against the PA 6X for $250. Only 7Oz at 6X is pretty amazing. The Aimpoint 3X is heavier than that. 3X is pretty useless in my opinion. I would rather not have one, than carry an extra half pound on my rifle for 3X. I had the Aimpoint and EOTech many years ago. I hated those and swore off magnifies for years because of them. |
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Posted: 6/10/2024 1:29:13 PM EDT
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Here is a picture of the Vortex Micro 3x, with the Aimpoint Duty on the stock mount. There is no problem with the height of the Aimpoint Duty. Maybe this information helps someone.
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Posted: 6/10/2024 1:51:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not fond of the added weight. I think if I would do it over again, I would get a PA SLx 3X MicroPrism instead. I am mostly a fan of the LPVO 1-6 Vortex, but I am not trying to keep up with the kool kids. I shoot what works for me. 
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Posted: 6/10/2024 1:55:57 PM EDT
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I'm the oddball w/ a couple of variable magnifiers, a 1.5-5x & a 2-5x.
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