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first post ever here! i have the eotech xps3 what do i have to get in order to get the magnifier to work w/ my eotech? will the qd mount from primary arms work? If i get the gen 1 version and the larue mount, will it line up? what if i get the larue qd mount for my eotech...will that work w/this magnifier and mount? thx! |
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hey guys first post ever here! i have the eotech xps3 what do i have to get in order to get the magnifier to work w/ my eotech? will the qd mount from primary arms work? If i get the gen 1 version and the larue mount, will it line up? what if i get the larue qd mount for my eotech...will that work w/this magnifier and mount? thx! Welcome to the forum!!!! Our Gen 1 3X in a LaRue LT670EO is a great setup for your XPS. Don't get the LaRue QD riser if you plan on running a magnifier and LT670EO flip, it won't work. |
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here is some pics of my new muti-reticle red dot! i love it so far! I cant wait to use it!
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/billingsfmx/DSC02815.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/billingsfmx/DSC02820.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/billingsfmx/DSC02822.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/billingsfmx/DSC02826.jpg |
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I ordered one each of the PAM3M and the PAM4S on Thursday night/Friday morning at like 1 or 2 am while I was studying for a test. I get home today and the box was waiting for me when I got home. Thanks for the super fast shipping.
Marsh, Out of the two that I ordered, which would you recommend I put on the 50Beowulf? I knew you had mentioned one of the micro dots earlier, but these caught my eye better. Thanks |
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I ordered one each of the PAM3M and the PAM4S on Thursday night/Friday morning at like 1 or 2 am while I was studying for a test. I get home today and the box was waiting for me when I got home. Thanks for the super fast shipping. Marsh, Out of the two that I ordered, which would you recommend I put on the 50Beowulf? I knew you had mentioned one of the micro dots earlier, but these caught my eye better. Thanks The M3M has the stronger battery cap. The risk with a .50Beoulf is battery spring compression. |
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Which way does the battery go in the M3?
I have another one at home , but I can't wait till then.. |
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Which way does the battery go in the M3? I have another one at home , but I can't wait till then.. I was wondering the same thing because it doesn't have a little battery symbol or plus or minus signs like most battery compartments on electronics these days. But I just stuck in so the negative side is on the spring side. Or the side with the battery cap. If you think about it, the negative side is always on the spring side in electronics, and I don't think it would work at all with the battery backwards being the sight is utilizing a diode. They are polarity sensitive. Basically, you'll know if you put it in wrong and the battery is good. |
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Which way does the battery go in the M3? I have another one at home , but I can't wait till then.. I was wondering the same thing because it doesn't have a little battery symbol or plus or minus signs like most battery compartments on electronics these days. But I just stuck in so the negative side is on the spring side. Or the side with the battery cap. If you think about it, the negative side is always on the spring side in electronics, and I don't think it would work at all with the battery backwards being the sight is utilizing a diode. They are polarity sensitive. Basically, you'll know if you put it in wrong and the battery is good. come on guys really the flat part on the battery sits on the spring |
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Which way does the battery go in the M3? I have another one at home , but I can't wait till then.. I was wondering the same thing because it doesn't have a little battery symbol or plus or minus signs like most battery compartments on electronics these days. But I just stuck in so the negative side is on the spring side. Or the side with the battery cap. If you think about it, the negative side is always on the spring side in electronics, and I don't think it would work at all with the battery backwards being the sight is utilizing a diode. They are polarity sensitive. Basically, you'll know if you put it in wrong and the battery is good. come on guys really the flat part on the battery sits on the spring Did you read all of what I wrote? |
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The order cleared customs today. We should have M3s and cantilever mounts available on the web site by mid afternoon. If you have been waiting for a replacement cantilever mount Nick will be in touch.
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12/10/2009 Sorry everyone but the order has been delayed one more day. We will be picking it up tomorrow.
Nick [email protected] |
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12/10/2009 Sorry everyone but the order has been delayed one more day. We will be picking it up tomorrow. Nick [email protected] Don't worry there are in the US and have cleared customs they just were not at the freight terminal yet. |
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12/10/2009 Sorry everyone but the order has been delayed one more day. We will be picking it up tomorrow. Nick [email protected] Don't worry there are in the US and have cleared customs they just were not at the freight terminal yet. Oh good. I figured Customs had a last minute change of heart and felt like ripping each one apart to look for Anthrax. how do we go about getting a replacement cantilever mount? |
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Is it normal for the projection in these things to have about a 3 to 4 degree cant? I didn't notice it at first, but I was looking through my both of the optics I picked up and they are both off a little, and the effect is made much worse by the magnifier. You have to tilt the rifle a little to get the arms of the projection to level out. The fourth picture in unjust's post illustrates what I am talking about. You can see how much his FS is canted so that the arms are level on the projection. |
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Marsh, Is it normal for the projection in these things to have about a 3 to 4 degree cant? I didn't notice it at first, but I was looking through my both of the optics I picked up and they are both off a little, and the effect is made much worse by the magnifier. You have to tilt the rifle a little to get the arms of the projection to level out. The fourth picture in unjust's post illustrates what I am talking about. You can see how much his FS is canted so that the arms are level on the projection. Yes the cross hair in both the multis has come cant. The factory says It is caused by the rotating drum being at a angle to where the dot is projected. With the M3m you could rotate the sight in it's mount to compensate but in use I don't think you will find it distracting. . |
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Marsh, Is it normal for the projection in these things to have about a 3 to 4 degree cant? I didn't notice it at first, but I was looking through my both of the optics I picked up and they are both off a little, and the effect is made much worse by the magnifier. You have to tilt the rifle a little to get the arms of the projection to level out. The fourth picture in unjust's post illustrates what I am talking about. You can see how much his FS is canted so that the arms are level on the projection. Yes the cross hair in both the multis has come cant. The factory says It is caused by the rotating drum being at a angle to where the dot is projected. With the M3m you could rotate the sight in it's mount to compensate but in use I don't think you will find it distracting. . I was just noticing that you can get the projections straight by not letting the knob click into place. You would think they could just change the indexing of the knob in relation to the drum and eliminate the cant. On my M3 you can't rotate the sight enough to eliminate the cant because the battery cap gets in the way. Right now, there is about enough room for a business card to slip between the cap and the mount, and the cant is still quite noticeable. |
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Marsh, Is it normal for the projection in these things to have about a 3 to 4 degree cant? I didn't notice it at first, but I was looking through my both of the optics I picked up and they are both off a little, and the effect is made much worse by the magnifier. You have to tilt the rifle a little to get the arms of the projection to level out. The fourth picture in unjust's post illustrates what I am talking about. You can see how much his FS is canted so that the arms are level on the projection. Yes the cross hair in both the multis has come cant. The factory says It is caused by the rotating drum being at a angle to where the dot is projected. With the M3m you could rotate the sight in it's mount to compensate but in use I don't think you will find it distracting. . I was just noticing that you can get the projections straight by not letting the knob click into place. You would think they could just change the indexing of the knob in relation to the drum and eliminate the cant. On my M3 you can't rotate the sight enough to eliminate the cant because the battery cap gets in the way. Right now, there is about enough room for a business card to slip between the cap and the mount, and the cant is still quite noticeable. I will address it when I visit the factory next year and see if we can eilimiate it in future orders. I don't a short term solution. If it is a no go let me know and we will take care of it. |
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Single Dot M3s and cantilever mounts back in stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I know it may have been briefly mentioned, but any idea if/when you may have a flip mount for the magnifier?
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Now that you have cant mounts, how can I get one for the m3 clone that I already bought with a standard high mount?
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Now that you have cant mounts, how can I get one for the m3 clone that I already bought with a standard high mount? Email Nick at [email protected]. Thanks Marshall |
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Thanks PA I ordered My M3 today I can't wait till it arrives I really looking forward to mounting it and testing it out on my Ar
I have had a Bushnell trophy mounted on it which worked great but I like a dot. I am looking forward to getting it. With all the reviews I am really excited to receive it. Will put up pics when I receive it and get it mounted.. |
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MARHS1,
Would the standard mount the comes with the M3 clone work with the following RRA Tactical handle: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=280 |
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MARHS1, Would the standard mount the comes with the M3 clone work with the following RRA Tactical handle: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=280 You won;t get any cowittness of your iron sights with it. That handle really can be a PITA. |
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MARHS1, Would the standard mount the comes with the M3 clone work with the following RRA Tactical handle: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=280 Not at all trying to out do Marshall here. I have the set up you are referring to, with an Aimpoint ML2 and standard low mount ring, and get a lower 1/3rd co-witness in my optic. PA optic might me a little different in configuration, I don't know for sure. |
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MARHS1, Would the standard mount the comes with the M3 clone work with the following RRA Tactical handle: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=280 Not at all trying to out do Marshall here. I have the set up you are referring to, with an Aimpoint ML2 and standard low mount ring, and get a lower 1/3rd co-witness in my optic. PA optic might me a little different in configuration, I don't know for sure. Our low mount must sit a little higher. I have not tried one in the Aimpoint OEM mount. That might work. Let me see if I can get my hands on one to try. Thanks Marshall |
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Which mount would you suggest I go with then since it wont co witness.
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Which mount would you suggest I go with then since it wont co witness. The included low mount will work but the bottom just covers the irons. The high mount is too high when used with the carry handle. |
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MARHS1, Would the standard mount the comes with the M3 clone work with the following RRA Tactical handle: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=280 wscato, are you looking for the just the ring, or the ring and RRA Tactical handle? |
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I received my M3 with 3x mag today...took around 3 days to get from TX to MD. Very impressed with what I received. I will be testing it out tomorrow in 20-30 degree weather. I may even try it out in the snow if I get the chance.
Big thumbs up so far for Primary. |
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Received my M3 Clone yesterday. Very nice quality for the price. I'm a poser so I went ahead and got the Aimpoint cover ;-) I'm going to put this on my M&P 15-22 and see how it goes. If I like, I may get another for the AR. Thanks to Primary Arms for the great correspondence and quick turn around when the shipment came in. Bought a few other things from them and will continue to shop there. Thanks again!
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So anyone tried this on a 308? HK-91 or FAL? How did it deal with the recoil?
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Now that you have cant mounts, how can I get one for the m3 clone that I already bought with a standard high mount? Email Nick at [email protected]. Thanks Marshall Thanks Marshall, I sent him an email today with my order#, and now I see I have a package on the way from you. I was even ready to pay for the canted mount, but here you go and just toss one my way. The service I've received from you guys has been outstanding, and I will continue to keep you in mind for my AR needs. |
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I have the M3 clone that is about 2 1/2 months old, works great but with the high cant mount the battery cap can't be removed without rotating the optic, is there a fix? or do you have sight in after battery change!
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Had my m3 clone for about a week now, shot it this past weekend. This thing is rock solid. I bore-zeroed it before going out and it held zero through hundreds of rounds and drills. Great product!!
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Think this thing would hold up to being mounted on a M1 Garand with a scout mount? Its seriously more recoil then the ARs..
Tempting just as a sight to toss on another build and put the Eotech on the "zombieland" gun. :) |
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Think this thing would hold up to being mounted on a M1 Garand with a scout mount? Its seriously more recoil then the ARs.. Tempting just as a sight to toss on another build and put the Eotech on the "zombieland" gun. :) It would but I would go with a Micro Dot. Lower is usually better on a M1 and they have the highers recoil rating of any of our red d ots.. |
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I finally got to use my Primary Arms M3 today. I did no bore sight before I fired it. At 25 yards the sight was pretty much dead on with the windage and the elevation was about 2" high. I made the adjustments and put it dead center of the target. Moved the target out to 50 yards and the windage was still dead on and I broght the elevation down about 2 clicks and was dead on again. I dont have the space to try 100 yards yet. I have to go to the range for that. I did a rapid fire with 30 round to see if it would the zero and it did. Very happy so far. Thanks Primary Arms for a great product.
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Just ordered one tonight with the high/cant mount cant wait to install and try it out, pretty excited about the price seeing as its 1/5th the one I used back in the mil
Shipping was very fast, bout 300 down the pipe and the sight is dead steady, hell of a deal for the price! |
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Marsh, I've heard nothing but good things - I'm sold. I'll be ordering one of these first thing tomorrow morning (after this month's credit card statement closes tonight!) Can't wait!
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Ordered today! Can't wait!
EDIT: Wow. SIX MINUTES after placing the order, I got a shipping notification. I wouldn't be shocked to see the box on my doorstep tomorrow afternoon. Thanks, Marsh! |
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if i order the high mount option ($10), does it come with the low mount too? Would be nice to mount it on other guns, and have two mounts. Or do i have to order the secondary mount seperately?
I have two ARs...so i want two high mounts, but would like the ability to mount one or both of them on other gun platforms like say a FAL, AUG, etc... |
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After reading all the great comments about these dots and the company I ordered on last night about 7pm. This morning about 10:30 I got a shipping notice and by 3pm got the tracking info. That is a fast turn around
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