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Posted: 10/25/2005 1:54:34 PM EDT
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I know there is nothing new under the sun and this has likely been discussed but how would this work? Take a 4-6 power scope, like a US Otics or some other tube type scope (an ACOG body may be too big?) and have it mounted left or right of center like at 2:00 or 10:00. Use iron ghost ring sights or a narrow optical sight like a reflex (an EOTech may be too wide?) for CQB and rotate/snap/tilt the rifle to the left or right to use the scope for longer range shots. Hell, if you primarily engage at long range reverse the setup with a scope on top and a CQB sight offset... Dumb idea? Workable? Been done? 
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It has been done, but just the opposite. (primary optic mounted @ 12 and irons or a Dr Optic mounted at 10 or 2) 3 gunners use it all the time, as it is a fast way of transitioning from long to PB. I believe Zak_Smith has that on his 3 gun rifle. TA11 at 12 and a DR at 2. Remman |
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The 3 gunners do a similar thing (usually with the dot at the angle and magnified optic on top). For playing games it works. For 'real life' situtions there are better options: 1-4x illuminated reticle scopes (like the Short Dot or Accupoint), Aimpoint or EOTechs with flip away 3x magnifies, Scopes (like the Leupys or TAO1 Trijicons) with DR Optics mounted on them. |
Who needs optics??? besides, precision is better obtained by lining your sights with the bore. if your gonna use it for multi-role, mount an aimpoint at the 2 oclock position. or get one of the multi role scopes that go from 4X magnification, to 1X magnification with just a touch of a button...
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