Ruger SR-556EThis is a discussion on Ruger SR-556E within the AR Talk forums, part of the Long Gun Talk category; I've always wanted an AR, saw this one on sale and pulled the trigger.
Any suggestions for optics and backup sights?...
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10-21-2011, 03:31 PM
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Ruger SR-556E
I've always wanted an AR, saw this one on sale and pulled the trigger.
Any suggestions for optics and backup sights?
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10-21-2011, 09:11 PM
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Well the Troy backup sights that the SR556 comes with have never failed me, many people will suggest Magpul; I have no experience w/ that but it is my understanding that Magpul sights are budget friendly. EOTech sights work great, its what I run on mine!
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10-21-2011, 09:57 PM
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I run magpul sights. They are polymer and are easy on the budget. My rifle is just a shooter but if I was building a fighting rifle I would go with Troy or something similar. I couldn't justify the price though on mine. I also run a primary arms micro red dot. I really enjoy it and it holds up fine for a game gun.
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10-21-2011, 11:04 PM
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@ghost--scout Right away I found the Troy sights with tritium lamps, do want, but I'll probably buy Magpul for now so I can start shooting next week.
I've always liked the Trijicon optics, had no idea they were so expensive. I might just shoot iron sights as a motivation to save.
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10-21-2011, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kenneth
I also run a primary arms micro red dot.
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Looking up Primary Arms I find:
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10-22-2011, 06:49 PM
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Picked up a set of Troy battlesights on eBay. Made an offer below the seller's price and accepted the counter offer.
That will get it into a shootable configuration.
 
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10-22-2011, 07:11 PM
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I miss the ACOG I had on my M4 when I was in. It'd be nice if they made a 4x32 BAC without a BDC and w/ the LAPD reticle, or something very similar, because I really miss the utility of the ACOG and the fiber optic/tritium light combination.
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10-22-2011, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Obscura
Picked up a set of Troy battlesights on eBay. Made an offer below the seller's price and accepted the counter offer.
That will get it into a shootable configuration.
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Nice, Very nice!
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10-22-2011, 11:25 PM
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Was shipped overnight, picked it up on my lunch break today. 
Last edited by Obscura; 10-24-2011 at 03:37 PM.
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10-28-2011, 10:23 AM
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Last edited by Obscura; 11-02-2011 at 08:32 AM.
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