1X fixed power scope for AR?

[HA556]

Any one use a 1X fixed power scope on your AR with a front sight post? My upper has an A2 front sight post and I was thinking of a 1 power fixed magnification scope for my aging eyes. Just wanted to know if there were any issues with the post obstructing the view?

Read More

 

[Kruel J]

With the correct riser you'll be fine. But......1X is NO magnification. Like a red dot.......

 

[HA556]

I was looking at this one from Primary Arms with a focus on the end.

 

[Kruel J]

I was looking at this one from Primary Arms with a focus on the end.

View attachment 668187

I don't know much about PA optics. @Reno could help here.......

 

[Member 34319]

That Primary Arms Prism is the best (in my opinion) small scope PA offers with their ACSS reticle as the 3x and 5x have horrible eye reliefs. Unless you like eye reliefs that require your face 2-4" from the optic.

This prism is essentially a red dot with a much more "unlimited" eye relief. Don't be confused by the 1x, that's essentially all red dots.

The ACSS reticle does actually work well. With the ammo and barrel lengths they state it works with.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Been there done that when the whole "Co-Witness" thing came down on us in the Mil! Not a bad idea really, but I would go with ether a Holo-Sight, or a Dot type sight so I could Co-Witness against my front sight! Other then that, having a 4X optic on the rail ( or carry handle with see through mount in my case) works well too!

 

[HA556]

I have a NIB Vortex Sparc II to put on it but, the focus feature allured me to the PA Cyclops. I was also told to use PA's .59 base to bring the scope above the sight post in order to see the reticle without obstruction.

 

[HA556]

Thanks for the replies folks! I fixed the problem.

 

[Ura-Ki]

And the fix is...................................
Details man, Details!

 

[HA556]

I bought a new upper of course!

I got a railed upper with high rise gas block from Anderson.

 

[HA556]

Now, I'll have one for the Vortex and one for the Primary Arms.

 

[Kruel J]

I have a NIB Vortex Sparc II to put on it but, the focus feature allured me to the PA Cyclops. I was also told to use PA's .59 base to bring the scope above the sight post in order to see the reticle without obstruction.

With a true 1x optic focus should be a non-issue. If it's blurry get your eyes checked. Or a better quality optic.

And congrats on the new upper! That's one way to skin the cat!

 

[Member 34319]

Got to love that type of fix.