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A cheap method to raise them would be use a riser on your rail. That would get them in line with your irons to co witness.  not the best but usable.
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Thanks, but I think I would rather just get a decent mount. Something similar to the Bobro or Larue but less than $80... worst comes to worst I will wait awhile longer and spring some extra $$ for one of the previous mentioned.
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10/4
 
I do think Vortex sells individual rings instead of a set in the 30mm size that would work with the aimpoint. 
Some even claim the cowitness
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If you're willing to spend the money these three makers will get you want you want:

1. LaRue. They are arguably the best mounts out there and the CS is as good as any company  i've ever used. They sent me so much extra stuff with past orders and answered questions promptly. Top notch.

American Defense mounts are right there with Larue as well. Warne makes great single rings.
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Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

Honestly, I think over the next several years red dot sights will be slowly going the way of the dodo.....

 
I'm curious as to why you think red dot sights will go away. Can you explain why you think that? Do you think that reticled scopes will take back their "rightful place" or do you think another technology will fill in?  Personally, I find reticled scopes much more precise for their intended uses but red dots much easier to use for qucik acuisition in CQ situations where very precise placment is not needed or even possible owing to time constraints.
 
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Excellent, thank you. Now the hard part... convincing the wife that this is more practical then another 50 "cute outfits" for the baby...
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*wish I could edit posts already* Any other mounts for the Eotech that would allow cowitness?
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Originally posted by shooter07 shooter07 wrote:

http://www.topgunsupply.com/rock-river-arms-dominator-2-eotech-mount.html
Nice but a bit pricy and I already have a BUIS that I will not trade for the world
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Why does SWFA have to have such a great selection... Stumbled upon the Vortex StrikeFire and the SPARC and am curious how these compare to the CompC3 or a low end Eotech. Are these even worth considering or are they just junk that isnt worth the $$ to put on my plinker?
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Have you looked at www.samplelist.com?  its run by SWFA. 
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Originally posted by GriswoldGuns GriswoldGuns wrote:

Why does SWFA have to have such a great selection...
Because they are the best of the best
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yes, I have been eying the CompC3 2moa for $329... now to pull $329 out of my butt as my wife has indicated that bills are more important than killing zombies
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Originally posted by hebertjb hebertjb wrote:

Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

Honestly, I think over the next several years red dot sights will be slowly going the way of the dodo.....

 
I'm curious as to why you think red dot sights will go away. Can you explain why you think that? Do you think that reticled scopes will take back their "rightful place" or do you think another technology will fill in?  Personally, I find reticled scopes much more precise for their intended uses but red dots much easier to use for qucik acuisition in CQ situations where very precise placment is not needed or even possible owing to time constraints.
 
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I think that low range variables are now getting good enough at 1x to largely replace traditional full-size red dot sights, while offering more versatility.  I think that is a better solution that a red dot with magnifier.

Miniature red-dots, I think, are more viable long term as secondary sights and as dedicated close range sights.  Hence, Aimpoint Micros and similar sights have better long-term potential, IMO.

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Concur with the Dark Lord.
Aimpoint Micros like the T-1 have won me over. ...BIG! 
Doubt I'll ever go back to the Comps now that I have a Micro. EO's are off my grid totally.
 
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Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Doubt I'll ever go back to the Comps now that I have a Micro.
 
Still an optics newbie, but is the micro the same tech were the dot doesnt have to be centered?  And if you wanna get rid of any Comps, let me know.
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Originally posted by GriswoldGuns GriswoldGuns wrote:

Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Doubt I'll ever go back to the Comps now that I have a Micro.
 
Still an optics newbie, but is the micro the same tech were the dot doesnt have to be centered?  And if you wanna get rid of any Comps, let me know.
 
As ruff and tuff as the Comps, same dot tech, but smaller.
 
Heres mine, with a LaRue mount, also courtesy of SWFA....Wink
 
  
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Nice Micro CT.  I love the Aimpoints and love my Comp.  Would be interesting to do a side by side with a Micro to see which I like better.
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Originally posted by helo18 helo18 wrote:

Nice Micro CT.  I love the Aimpoints and love my Comp.  Would be interesting to do a side by side with a Micro to see which I like better.
 
Let me know when you'd like to and I'll send you mine to do just that.
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Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

Originally posted by hebertjb hebertjb wrote:

Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

Honestly, I think over the next several years red dot sights will be slowly going the way of the dodo.....

 
I'm curious as to why you think red dot sights will go away. Can you explain why you think that? Do you think that reticled scopes will take back their "rightful place" or do you think another technology will fill in?  Personally, I find reticled scopes much more precise for their intended uses but red dots much easier to use for qucik acuisition in CQ situations where very precise placment is not needed or even possible owing to time constraints.
 
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I think that low range variables are now getting good enough at 1x to largely replace traditional full-size red dot sights, while offering more versatility.  I think that is a better solution that a red dot with magnifier.

Miniature red-dots, I think, are more viable long term as secondary sights and as dedicated close range sights.  Hence, Aimpoint Micros and similar sights have better long-term potential, IMO.

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ILya, I can tell you that there is a large group within the military that agrees with you.  And they want it NOW...
There are some issues with placement which must be overcome, but your comments are right on...
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