My latest AR15 project *pics*

-Rock River Arms factory upper, A2 lower, bolt carrier, and charging handle

-White Oak Armament 18" SPR barrel with rifle length gas system

-LaRue Tactical low profile gas block

-MSTN QC Comp

-PRI Gen III rifle length fore end

-Troy Ind front and rear BUIS

-LaRue Tactical SPR 1.5 mount

-Leupold MR/T 1.5-5x20 M2 w/ SPR reticle

-Falcon Ind rubber ERGO grip

-Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard and Ranger Plate


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Is that the "target" version of the PRI forend, or the regular version?

I guess I would have expected a short-dot on this one too, instead of the Leupold.

Mike

FYI, I've got a factory low-profile M2 BDC dial for 77gr @ 2750fps. Part number 58870.

I purchased it for my 2.8-8x36mm Leupold and discovered I need a "regular" dial, not the low-profile and haven't bothered to return it yet.

Mike

It is the military Gen III forend (not the competition).


From another board where I was asked my thoughts about the Short Dot vs. the MR/T



Lightfighter wrote the following:

I am buying glass for a new rifle and I have never bought glass before. I have finally treated myself to a 'nice' rifle and am at a stalemate in this final decision. I am torn between buying the Schmidt und Bender Short dot or the Leupold MR/T 2 with the SPR reticle. I have researched and read enough to know that they each will work for my intended purpose and I know that each of them are very nice. My dilemma is that I am going first class on every piece of this firearm and want only the best for my needs -- but best doesn't always mean most expensive.

My rifle and my needs:

1. 16-inch mid-length 6.8mm with Daniel defense 9.0 Lite rail.
2. Larue 1.5 SPR mount.
3. My intended use for this is 2-400 yard engagements.

Is the Schmidt und Bender worth the extra grand? Is it more precise than rugged or will it take a beating?



My reply:

Brad,


I have both the S&B Short Dot and the MR/T M2 1.5-5x.....Both are excellent glass.

The main advantage the Short Dot has over the MR/T M2 is that it has an illuminated electronic red dot. This was a one of the prerequisites that I had when I was looking for a low powered magnification scope for SWAT work.

If you aren't going to be kicking doors, the MR/T 1.5-5 with SPR reticle is an excellent choice. The only reason I bought my Short Dots is because I didn't feel comfortable kicking doors with the MR/T.

The SPR reticle is extreemly quick at CQB distance targets (ie. daytime CQB stage at a rifle match), just put the big round circle on the target and press the trigger. The glass on the MR/T M2 is exceptionally clear, the reticle is very precise at longer distances. Down side is you can not see the lit reticle during the day.

2 weeks ago I was out shooting steel gongs (18" - 24") at 450 yards with the MR/T, the bullet drop comp dial works as advertised.

I have noticed that I can get tighter groups with the MR/T than I can with my Short Dots or ACOGs. This is due to both the reticle and the higher 5x magnification.

I experience very little occulation with the MR/T, it has generous eye relief, the SPR reticle is very quick on close targets at 1.5x and the inner portion of the of the reticle is fine enought to get very precise shots out past 500 yards because the reticle is thick enough to see, but not so thick that it covers up the target.

Is the S&B better glass? Yes, but at almost 3x the price. Does the S&B have better features? Depends on what you are using it for.

For almost 1/3rd the price, and for your intended use, the MR/T is probably the best bet.


I'm waiting on Timmy to post a review on the new Nightforce 1-4x, you may want to drop him a line and see if he can chime in about his experiences with the Nightforce.



Take care and stay safe,

Semper Fi,
Jeff

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It is the military Gen III forend (not the competition).

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You gamer...

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Originally Posted by USMC03

It is the military Gen III forend (not the competition).

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You gamer...

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All my "gaming" was learned from you :mrgreen:

Pics from a recent rifle match:

http://demigod.org/~zak/DigiCam/PUEBLO-RIFLE/


Get out from behind the keyboard and COME OUT AND SHOOT.......Lots of local matches and training classes going on. Don't miss out on the fun or oppertunity to learn something new about your skills or your gear.

http://demigod.org/~zak/DigiCam/PRM-2006.11/
Pictures from the most recent Pueblo rifle match.. Come out and shoot.