stinger 327
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Just curious of how many of you out there have added scopes or kept the open sights and why?
Is this that little scope with a red light in it but it does not magnify target? What does this cost?I recently added an Aimpoint 9000 red dot to my Mini. With my aging eyes makes for great for close range (100m) work.
The scoped Mini was my first centerfire rifle so its got sentimental value.
I kept both on my Mini 14... the irons can stay put while the scope is in place. The scope can easily be removed if needed. With a 2-7x scope, it shoots minute of torso at 300 yards. Good enough for me.
No in my experience. I had a set on a 10/22 and found that the view of the irons was difficult (but not obstructed) and a proper cheek weld was impossible for the scope. They now reside in the parts bin...probably destined for the scrap heap.Weaver offers some see-through rings for the 10/22 also...best of both worlds..
That's what happened to the ones I had!They now reside in the parts bin...probably destined for the scrap heap.
...and the world is better off, I mean who doesn't like soda from a can?That's what happened to the ones I had!
Then again I have been told in times of civil unrest, riots etc. the open sights are preferred over the scope because rifle is easier to handle and with the open sights you can aim, shoot, and move alot faster in these situations that call for this vs. a scope which is basically slower shooting and sight acquisition though alot more clear to see target at distance if you get that chance since everything is happening so fast.I kept both on my Mini 14... the irons can stay put while the scope is in place. The scope can easily be removed if needed. With a 2-7x scope, it shoots minute of torso at 300 yards. Good enough for me.
That's the same thought I have for my Ruger 10/22 which is good at 50 yards because I can see the target.I left me Ranch Rifle alone (the previous version with the simpler sights). It isn't accurate enough to warrant a scope, so I kept it light and sleek.
I was referring to the 3 inch orange dot I put out on the target at 100 yards is very difficult to see using the factory peep sight on a Mini-14 made in 1994.red dots are awesome on minis, mounting them can be hell on the older models though. mine's not really even mounted to the gun, just the hand-guard but it works and makes a really maneuverable rifle even better.
Is this because it is faster to sight in target with open sights and slower with a scope?I stayed with the “Ghost Ring Sights” which you refer to as open sights. My intended application is personal defense thus close range.
They now reside in the parts bin...probably destined for the scrap heap.