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Just ordered the SPOT Mk III 3MOA aimpoint rip-off. I've been reading a bunch of good reviews about it and can't wait to get it. My 1911 should be in Monday or Wednesday and now a new red dot scope!!

 

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I had a spot that broke within about 300 rounds.Emailed the importer-it was bought elsewhere,they sent me a new one within a week.Great customer service and a pretty decent red dot.

 

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I've had mine for years.....no problems with it at all, and I even bought it used

 

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I've had mine on an AR for over a year now. Works great, reliable, and no problems at all.

 

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Now I need a cheap Buis. YHM has one that doesn't fold down for $40 something, but I think that would be a little distracting. I'll probibly troll AR15.com until I find a used one I like.

 

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Bringing an old thread back to life...

Where did you buy the SPOT? Still like it?

Why did you get the 3MOA and not the 6MOA? The 6MOA is just a bigger dot, isn't it?

Did the mount that came with it work? Co-witnessed?


Edit: An option would be to get just the mount and a Tasco Propoint.
S.P.O.T. 30mm CANTILEVER SCOPE MOUNT: Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP)
Tasco Propoint 1x32mm 5 MOA Red Dot Rifle Scope PDTS132 FREE SHIPPING 1x32 Sight Red-Dot Riflescopes 1 x 32

 

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I got rid of it. Not because it was bad, but I realized I didn't like the dot sight concept.

It seemed like a well made product. The base was very well made too. I have astigmatism in both eyes giving the red dot a blurred look even with glasses on. Other people who tried it thought it looked clear.

I bought it online, but I can't remember where. I do remember they gave me a better price than I had seen and 2 free batteries for it.

 

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I'd wager the SPOT, Tasco, Burris, ADCO, all come out of the same factory in Korea. maybe built to different specs, maybe not.



MidwayUSA - ADCO Mirage Tactical Red Dot Sight 30mm Tube 1x 3 MOA Dot with Cantilever 1-Piece Picatinny-Style Mount Matte

Burris 300205 XTS-135 1X - 30mm Tube Matte Xtreme Tactical SpeedDot Sight w/ FREE UPS

I haven't had any problems with my SPOT Mk III, I bought it used a few years ago.

I even had it listed for sale here and had no takers, so back on the AR it went.
I have it mounted in an Aimpoint QRP mount and Aimpoint "bikini cover" on it.

The cantilever mount that came with it "raised" the scope so that the dot is above the FSP, ie a lower 1/3 co-witness. This QRP mount is lower, putting the dot right on top of the FSP, for an absolute co-witness.

old setup with cantilever mount

 

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So what height mount do I need for an absolute cowitness?

 

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So what height mount do I need for an absolute cowitness?

I used this
MidwayUSA - Burris 30mm Xtreme Tactical Picatinny-Style Ring Matte High Package of One
on this (Tasco Pro-Point)

to get this

 

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S.P.O.T. 30mm CANTILEVER SCOPE MOUNT: Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP)

Dammit. I just ordered this one. Good thing I sold my extra set of wheels last weekend so I can justify buying more toys.

 

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S.P.O.T. 30mm CANTILEVER SCOPE MOUNT: Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP)

Dammit. I just ordered this one. Good thing I sold my extra set of wheels last weekend so I can justify buying more toys.

guess it's a little to late to say you should have looked here
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/trading-post-sale-trade/53680-pay-foward-79.html#post1183627

 

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It's ok. Thanks. I'm not into buying name brand stuff. I usually go middle of the road. But I do like buying new when there's a chance of getting a dud.

 

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I know I asked this in another thread but...

Any of you here have to adjust your SPOT Mk III? Mine is way off to the right.

Manual states that adjusting it will void warranty. Why would they include adjustment caps on these then?

 

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gonzox, adjust it and fire away!

 

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I know I asked this in another thread but...

Any of you here have to adjust your SPOT Mk III? Mine is way off to the right.

Manual states that adjusting it will void warranty. Why would they include adjustment caps on these then?

They are probably talking about more invasive adjestments, like cracking it open.

 

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rgr, screw it im adjusting the biatch lol.

 

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Yeah you have to adjust it, like with any scope, using the adjustment knobs on the top and the right. I have a SPOT and it works great. I am not sure how good the mount is at holding zero when taking off the site and then putting back on as I have never done that. But otherwise it is a great site.