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Mounting 2 aiming devices on AR

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Maybe some of you could shed some light on this. A couple days ago at the local range, I saw a guy that was speed shooting his AR, and had a scope on the reciever, and had an eotech on the side.

He would shoot the long range targets, and then turn the rifle slightly sideways to shoot short range with the Eotech.

Anyone seen a setup like this. I think its pretty practical, and would like to get some more info.
 
Setups like that are common among 3Gun shooters who compete in Open Division where multiple optics are an allowable modification.

Un-magnified dot scopes are much easier to use very quickly on targets from contact distance to around 50-75 yards. Anything beyond that, and the magnified optic makes it easier to hit a target with precision.
 
Yup its practical, I wouldn't use an Eotech though, too bulky. I'd us an Aimpoint micro T-1 or some type of micro red dot at the 3 o'clock offset.
 
Most of the Open Division rifles I've seen with that type of setup use a fairly small dot scope, eg a JPoint, Burris Fastfire, and more recently, the Aimpoint Micro series.
 
How are they mounting both of these optics? I know the scope was sitting on the flattop, but have no clue how the eotech was mounted. Is this some special upper receiver?
 
thats it! thanks alot guys.

I was just curious because I am in process of planning a new AR build. Trying to get my master list of parts and accessories.

These days, what are your opinions on stripped uppers and lowers?

Im thinking of getting the Les Baer upper/lower matched set for $430.
 
Most of the setups like these have a small rail attached to float tube, at least the ones I have seen.
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Some of the float tube setups are fading away in favor of the ones seen in EdLaver's post. You're much less likely to snag the optic on a prop that way.
 
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