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Posted: 1/11/2008 11:43:50 AM EDT
Just put one on order and will have it in a week...  Looks like a good option and it sits higher so I shouldn't need a mount for lower third cowitness... but we will see. I also like the buttons on the side rather than the back and it runs on AA's. Unsure as to how useful the BDC will be though... don't plan on using a magnifier. Anyone have one? |
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When I first got my 557, I'm not going to lie, I was a little dissapointed with the BDC reticle. When the brightness is what I consider normal, the dots look like they are all connected to form a post. When I lowered the brightness the single dots were a little bit more defined, but still blurry. I ordered the 3X fixed base magnifier and it cleared everything up. By itself I dont think it is any more effective than a non-BDC because I can only use the top dot anyway. Btw, I like the buttons on the side rather than on the back too, they make all the operations so much easier. |
Very close to my thoughts. The reticle is too busy unless it's going to be used with a magnifier all the time. If thats the case, there are better options. I think you like it but I find the 512/552 and a LaRue mount better for my needs. |
Well that sucks... the one I looked at at a funshow seemed to have the dots pretty clear... may have to return it as I don't have need for magnification on this build... 
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+1...552 + larue mount is my next purchase.. |
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