Retro 4x21 Scope

[D.B. Cooper]

Has anyone used Brownell's Retro 4x21 scope on a fixed carry handle AR?

I read that it's supposed to be compatible with the iron sights. Is it really? (Specifically thinking of the A2 rear sight here.) Can you actually use the iron sights easily with the scope mounted?

Is the cheek riser necessary? Seems it would interfere with using the iron sights?

How is the clarity? Durability? Repeatability of the crosshairs? etc.

They're supposedly made by the original vendor in Japan; does anyone know who that is?

 

[Dr.Rob]

Hakko Japan the original MFG is now Japan Optics Ltd.

You can use the irons the scope mount is a look through type, though you will loose some light.

Glass is bright and clear and lifetime warranted by Brownells.

You do not need a cheek riser.

 

[Captain Kangaroo]

I've got one of em! The iron sights are perfectly usable with the scope on like Rob said you can use the scope without any sort of riser its sort of a chin weld and you have to have your head further forward then normal.
Here's a photo using Irons:

And this is using the scope:

 

[.455_Hunter]

I've got one em! The iron sights are perfectly usable with the scope on like Rob said you can use the scope without any sort of riser its sort of a chin weld and you have to have your head further forward then normal.
Here's a photo using Irons:
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And this is using the scope:
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Nice Scout II!

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Nice Scout II!

LOL. I was thinking the same thing! Don't see many of those on the road (or the trails) anymore, and never in that good of condition.

 

[Captain Kangaroo]

LOL. I was thinking the same thing! Don't see many of those on the road (or the trails) anymore, and never in that good of condition.

Glad you guys like it! I've wanted one since I first saw one. This one is a 79 that's sitting at 50,000 miles, it's got rust but less then most of them.

 

[ECVMatt]

....and nice Dissipator! That is a great looking rifle! What are the specs on your upper? Not trying to derail the OP's question, but it kind of fits with the thread....maybe.

 

[DocRock]

I've got one of em! The iron sights are perfectly usable with the scope on like Rob said you can use the scope without any sort of riser its sort of a chin weld and you have to have your head further forward then normal.
Here's a photo using Irons:
View attachment 903735
And this is using the scope:
View attachment 903736

Why would you menace that minty Scout?

 

[Captain Kangaroo]

....and nice Dissipator! That is a great looking rifle! What are the specs on your upper? Not trying to derail the OP's question, but it kind of fits with the thread....maybe.

It's a BRN-605 it's got a 15.5" barrel with a rifle length gas system, they enlarged the gas port size for reliability.