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Just a red dot here on my SHTF rifle. I can co-witness with irons.
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Does your SHTF rifle have a scope?
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These types of "potential" catastrophic events scenarios always crack me up. The reality of it all is MURPHY"S LAW will prevail, it's the luck of the draw who'll be left standing. PAX
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Yes, scope.
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20 years ago as I was trying to open a dial lock on a grass shack in Goa, India, and I couldn't make out the numbers on the dials, and the girlfriend I had at the time had no problem seeing the numbers. When I got back to the USA I did some research and found out about Bilbery, so I used it for a few years, and later at a Star Party (Astronomy get together), I was able to see some faint stars used to test Roman navigator eyes. My night vision was restored.
I had a few big floaters last year, and they're gone now because of the Bilbery in the liquid supplements I use.
Bilbery is loaded with antioxidants, so it's probably a good supplement to use all the time. Bilbery is basically Blueberry.
I'm kinda in the same boat. BUT: If we're talking about a SHTF emergency, chances are firepower would be more important than long distance shooting. So IF I had to hike out with one rifle only, it would be an AR, my two of which have carry handles and factory sights. I'd also have a sack full of ammo and magazines.
My eyes are bad but corrected with eyeglasses. So I'd make sure to take an extra pair or two. I've also got that vitreous separation issue in my left eye, mostly cleared up by now.
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I would want some magnification on tap, but since it needs to cover multiple roles and me taking potshots at extended ranges is pretty unlikely, 4x or less would be more than adequate for my needs. The ability to adjust magnification (red dot or prism with magnifier, or LPVO) would be preferred but not required. Solar powered or etched reticle would be preferred in case of battery failure.
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Nightforce 2.5-10 plus offset aimpoint and BUIS. But I do have an old Leupold 2-7 that could do most of that pretty well.
Call me old fashioned- but the go to would be the Steyr Scout. Right now it has a Leupy scout scope on it with quick detach rings, and the back up sights in the event I needed them.
For poops and laughs I carried it for deer season last year- the rifle will do it's job so long as I do mine.
For poops and laughs I carried it for deer season last year- the rifle will do it's job so long as I do mine.
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Tikka T3x .30-06 with a Trijicon Accupower 3-9x40.
It's scoped because it would be pretty useless without one!
It's scoped because it would be pretty useless without one!
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Yuppers!!!! Illuminated scope and red dot, just in case. One can never be too prepared.
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Thanks everyone for the replies! It looks like most of y'all do have a scope or magnified red dot on your SHTF rifle, but some go with just red dots and irons.
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Yep. I am a fan of the LPVO scopes. They do not need batteries but can illuminate if they have them, you can run them both eye open for up close or dial in for a little more precision. I have them in 1-4, 1-6, 1-8 and 1-10, depends on what rifle and what use.
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I just wish I could find a LPVO that is 1X or 1.5X at its lowest setting and has EER/LER (i.e., more than 10") or a handgun scope.
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VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 MOA-Ring
The VX®-Freedom® delivers the legendary Leupold® performance and dependability hunters and shooters have demanded for decades. The 1.5-4x20mm model provides a wide field of view, while also allowing for precise, mid-range shots.
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I guess that isn't eer, but is that really necessary?
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3X micro prism with a QD mount and back up iron sights.
- That's just enough power for as far as I would shoot 5,56.
- That's about as powerful as I can shoot with both eyes open for CQB
- Illuminated reticle, but it's also etched so not battery dependent.
- ACSS reticle for rapid distance ranging and bullet drop compensation.
- No worry about the she shooter's eyesight limitations such as astigmatism. Your rifle may be needed by others in your group.
- Lightweight, small, streamlined and rugged
- QD allows for rapid removal if damaged in order to access BUIS.
- Rifle concept is for reliability, simplicity. lightweight, and usable by youths, small and large adults, disabled, and elderly. Balance is near magwell center.
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Yes - necessary to be able to mount as a Scout Scope - 4" certainly doesn't cut itLike this?
VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 MOA-Ring
The VX®-Freedom® delivers the legendary Leupold® performance and dependability hunters and shooters have demanded for decades. The 1.5-4x20mm model provides a wide field of view, while also allowing for precise, mid-range shots.
I guess that isn't eer, but is that really necessary?
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If this is going on a typical AR then a scout style scope will need to be mounted on the forearm. I was under the impression that the scope needed to be mounted to the reciever so as to remove the possibilty of movement in POI due to the forearm not being as stable. Am I all wet in that belief?
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