What's a good sight that's Parallax-free?

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What's a good sight that's Parallax-free?

Postby Animalmother » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:03 pm

I'm looking for a lower profile, not to large sight for my AK47s and G36C.

Parallax-free, clear. I am not on a super budget but I feel with today advancement in technology I can get better quality for what I pay for in Airsoft. Not really looking to spend more the 40 or 50. I Like the Eotech sights in call of duty hehe, circle with a cross but the Eoctech it's self is kinda big. Let me know what you guys think.
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Postby CalvinB » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:12 pm

The major effects from parallax are outside the range of airsoft guns. Probably an AimPoint or some other reflex style sight is going to be your best bet
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Postby Cosmos » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:21 pm

http://airsoftoutletnw.com/index.php/Airsoft-Parts-Upgrades/External-Parts-Upgrades/Red-dots/Sights/4-Reticle-Reflex-Red-Green-Dot-Sight.html
this type of sight works well for me on my mp5. It has a choice of reticles one of which is similar to the eotech. Actually you'll also remember this style sight from COD4. Most people will tell you to get the NC Star version because of their lifetime warrantee so if the glass gets shot out they'll replace the sight.
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Re: What's a good sight that's Parallax-free?

Postby Antilogic » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:01 pm

Animalmother wrote:I'm looking for a lower profile, not to large sight for my AK47s and G36C.

Parallax-free, clear. I am not on a super budget but I feel with today advancement in technology I can get better quality for what I pay for in Airsoft. Not really looking to spend more the 40 or 50. I Like the Eotech sights in call of duty hehe, circle with a cross but the Eoctech it's self is kinda big. Let me know what you guys think.


Eotech has several optics in varying sizes, have you considered them? If you already like one of their options it seems like the way to go.
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Postby afatcow » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:05 pm

An EOtech is way too high for an AK. The one Cosmos linked may work well. I, however, really like the 30mm tube sight that I have on super low profile mounts. (low profile as in seriously as low as it could possibly get with a scope mount.) It works superbly. I was honestly kind of worried about having a tube sight, but it works pretty much just as well as a reflex sight.
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Postby Animalmother » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:04 pm

afatcow wrote:An EOtech is way too high for an AK. The one Cosmos linked may work well. I, however, really like the 30mm tube sight that I have on super low profile mounts. (low profile as in seriously as low as it could possibly get with a scope mount.) It works superbly. I was honestly kind of worried about having a tube sight, but it works pretty much just as well as a reflex sight.


Are you talking about this setup on an AK?

I am more concerned with my CYM048 having the sight. Low profile too. What do I need for his to be on an AK?
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Postby Whan » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:11 pm

Aimpoint T-1 Replica without the high mount would work best IMO
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Postby Jester316 » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:17 pm

Whan wrote:Aimpoint T-1 Replica without the high mount would work best IMO


This. I'm planning on doing the same thing with a real AK-74 and T-1 when I can afford them. Looks damn sexy.
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Postby DJ » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:20 pm

As mentioned above, parallax free is in the realm of the high end optics. even in Leupold scopes , only their premium +n $500 scopes come close to making that claim. Dealing with the reality of airsoft range, parallax should not be a real issue. If you have money to burn go for it. Pick what you like and go from there. My personal favorite are the EO tech clones. That is based on performance not on looks, which on these scopes is kind of boxy looking.
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Postby Steve » Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:48 am

Even the real-steel optic have parralax issues. Aimpoint Comp M2's are only parralax free past 50 meters. Eotechs are a bit better, but basically, any time you have a flat sight line (your optic) combined with a curved ballistic path (your pellet) that is offset from your barrel, you will run into some parralax issues at close range and at extreme range.

A better thing to look at, in my opinion, would be to compare the optical clarity of the glass. Test the optic to see how clear the target is, how clear the reticle is, and look for ghost rings or dots. Look at the materials to make sure it will handle at least some abuse. And then get input from users about how it handles vibration from the AEGs, and whether or not there are return-to-zero issues with the optic.

If you can get ahold of one to test it, run a box drill to test the drift. Zero the optic. Shoot a small group. Adjust the optic 10 clicks left. Shoot a group. 10 clicks up, shoot again. 10 right, and shoot, and then a final 10 down. Depending on the quality of the optic, your final group should be identical to your first group.

Then, remove the optic, drop it into a cargo pocket, go for a jog for a half mile or so. Reinstall it in the same spot on the rail. Shoot another group to check if it returns to zero, or if getting bounced around screwed with it.
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