CatSnoutSoup
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I bought a new IWI Tavor X95. I got the 18.5 inch barreled model with the factory pinned compensator. This so called "Restricted State" model was not a compromise I actually wanted it.
The longer barrel should give a degree of increase accuracy and the overall length of the X95 is still way shorter than my 14.5 inch barreled AR15 with pinned BCM 0 comp.
(Note: AR optic is Sig R5 co-witnessed)
Now one of the unfortunate facts about buying an $1800 rifle is that it leaves your wallet a little thin when it comes time to put and optical sight on top of said rifle. In short a $1K Trijicon ACOG is not happening.
However I do want to try a fixed magnification prism scope because the size seems reasonable when compared to variable power multi-lens scopes, and most of my shooting is at 50 and 100 yards so a low fixed magnification should work while, hopefully with a wide enough field for close quarters if needed. Also while it has never been a major issue with the other scopes and reflex sight I own I do have astigmatic vision and I have read prism scopes are somewhat forgiven of that condition.
I have sort of talked myself into a Primary Arms Gen II 3x Prism (in FDE).
The modular mount is a plus for the Tavor I think because the point of your cheek-weld on the stock is very much in line with the top of the rail so being able to take that spacer out of the factory mount and sit low may be a plus. But the PA scope will sit on any ACOG mount also.
NEW! Primary Arms Gen II Prism Scopes | Primary Arms Blog
So what do you guys think...
1.) No prism scope? (Burris MTAC 1-4x24)
2.) Different prism scope?
3.) Maybe 5x instead of the 3x, if needed could place my spare Burris FastFire 3 miniature red dot on the PA top rail? (For the record I think this would look "Joe operator" goofy but it would give a quick close quarters option to a 5x fixed scope.)
4.) Does anything bigger than a Mepro M21 or EOTech EXPS look obnoxiously large on a Tavor?
5.) Anyone familiar with Primary Arms think it is not worth waiting till Black Friday to see if a deal can be had on the current price?
Please opine as I am home till after Thanksgiving and bored already.
:emoji_fork_and_knife::emoji_poultry_leg::emoji_tiger::emoji_poultry_leg::emoji_fork_and_knife:
The longer barrel should give a degree of increase accuracy and the overall length of the X95 is still way shorter than my 14.5 inch barreled AR15 with pinned BCM 0 comp.
(Note: AR optic is Sig R5 co-witnessed)
Now one of the unfortunate facts about buying an $1800 rifle is that it leaves your wallet a little thin when it comes time to put and optical sight on top of said rifle. In short a $1K Trijicon ACOG is not happening.
However I do want to try a fixed magnification prism scope because the size seems reasonable when compared to variable power multi-lens scopes, and most of my shooting is at 50 and 100 yards so a low fixed magnification should work while, hopefully with a wide enough field for close quarters if needed. Also while it has never been a major issue with the other scopes and reflex sight I own I do have astigmatic vision and I have read prism scopes are somewhat forgiven of that condition.
I have sort of talked myself into a Primary Arms Gen II 3x Prism (in FDE).
The modular mount is a plus for the Tavor I think because the point of your cheek-weld on the stock is very much in line with the top of the rail so being able to take that spacer out of the factory mount and sit low may be a plus. But the PA scope will sit on any ACOG mount also.
NEW! Primary Arms Gen II Prism Scopes | Primary Arms Blog
So what do you guys think...
1.) No prism scope? (Burris MTAC 1-4x24)
2.) Different prism scope?
3.) Maybe 5x instead of the 3x, if needed could place my spare Burris FastFire 3 miniature red dot on the PA top rail? (For the record I think this would look "Joe operator" goofy but it would give a quick close quarters option to a 5x fixed scope.)
4.) Does anything bigger than a Mepro M21 or EOTech EXPS look obnoxiously large on a Tavor?
5.) Anyone familiar with Primary Arms think it is not worth waiting till Black Friday to see if a deal can be had on the current price?
Please opine as I am home till after Thanksgiving and bored already.
:emoji_fork_and_knife::emoji_poultry_leg::emoji_tiger::emoji_poultry_leg::emoji_fork_and_knife:
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