Hello fellow shooters.My name isNic, I'm an Infantryman in the (US) Army currently serving in mountains of Eastern Afghanistan.
I come here a bit ill-equiped of knowledge as well as gear. Long story short, my unit was deployed shortly after being re-activated, and we are short handed in the department of long guns. However, when I got to the FOB I currently reside at, I have been able to get my hands on an M-14. Old school M-14, not an EBR. It's been neglected but I'm workin on it, and it'll absolutely get the job done. The biggest problem I'm facing is acquiring an optic. Since Uncle Sam is unable to provide me with an optic, I'm left with the option of spending my own money.
I was recommended to this site by a weapons enthusiast back home, that said knowledgeable folks here might be able to be of some assistance.
I am looking for suggestions for types of optics and where to purchase. I've never purchased one civilian side, as everything I've used has been what the Army issued me. I know I'll get what I pay for, but I'm not looking to break the bank if I don't have to.
Thank you in advance.
I come here a bit ill-equiped of knowledge as well as gear. Long story short, my unit was deployed shortly after being re-activated, and we are short handed in the department of long guns. However, when I got to the FOB I currently reside at, I have been able to get my hands on an M-14. Old school M-14, not an EBR. It's been neglected but I'm workin on it, and it'll absolutely get the job done. The biggest problem I'm facing is acquiring an optic. Since Uncle Sam is unable to provide me with an optic, I'm left with the option of spending my own money.
I was recommended to this site by a weapons enthusiast back home, that said knowledgeable folks here might be able to be of some assistance.
I am looking for suggestions for types of optics and where to purchase. I've never purchased one civilian side, as everything I've used has been what the Army issued me. I know I'll get what I pay for, but I'm not looking to break the bank if I don't have to.
Thank you in advance.