September 09, 2022, 10:18 PM
leonidas211Suggestion 553 optic
Anyone have an opinion on what optic would work best?
September 10, 2022, 06:30 AM
joatmonvquote:
Originally posted by leonidas211:
Anyone have an opinion on what optic would work best?
Simple red dot I'd say.
You could go cheaper or more like an Aimpoint.
September 10, 2022, 06:41 AM
KSGMAs with any "best" optic solicitation, it depends on your use case, and what you like. Height and levers are factors impacted by that host. Both are still arguably personal preference, but you'll likely want it low(ish) and with no levers or knobs on the ejection port side
September 10, 2022, 07:58 AM
PGTDiopter or railed version? If diopter, leave it alone and shoot as the Swiss intended. If railed, an Aimpoint Micro on low mount cowitnesses on the flip down front and is excellent. Lots of less expensive versions (PA for example) but there's an Aimpoint TL from B&T for like $549 that's on a QD mount.
September 10, 2022, 09:51 AM
leonidas211quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
Diopter or railed version? If diopter, leave it alone and shoot as the Swiss intended. If railed, an Aimpoint Micro on low mount cowitnesses on the flip down front and is excellent. Lots of less expensive versions (PA for example) but there's an Aimpoint TL from B&T for like $549 that's on a QD mount.
I love this place. I love that B/T set up. Anyone know where it might be in stock?
September 10, 2022, 09:59 AM
PGTHere you go. Free shipping, no tax.
Keep in mind....it's basically an H1 not a T2, so, no IR mode. 4 MOA vs. 2 MOA as well, if you care. For a short barrel rifle at 100M or less, not sure a 2 MOA matters.
https://tarheelstatefirearms.c...7_123&product_id=543September 10, 2022, 10:07 AM
leonidas211Sold.
Much appreciated.
September 11, 2022, 08:00 AM
kimberkidI tried a Steiner red dot but found my eyes needed more help shooting targets out to 100 yards. It was fine for 6” groups, the problem was my eyes as the 553 is capable of much better so I ended up going with a 1-4x25 Leupold.
The Steiner ended up on my Nelson Custom 22 pistol and I can shoot itty-bitty groups with it out to 25 yards, just like I could 25 years ago.
September 11, 2022, 05:19 PM
gw3971I like my Aimpoint pro. They look like they belong on the Sig 553.
September 11, 2022, 07:24 PM
leonidas211Great set up and case.
What mount and sling are those?
September 11, 2022, 11:56 PM
gw3971quote:
Originally posted by leonidas211:
Great set up and case.
What mount and sling are those?
The sling is a kastinger 476 sling from PGM precision. The mount is some pos I found on Amazon IIRC?
September 17, 2022, 02:02 PM
K.O.A.M.I have an Aimpoint T1 on mine with a B&T mount.