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Title: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 03, 2012, 01:25:58 PM
Got my tax return so finally bit the bullet and picked up a new SR556c this morning. Still debating between eotech 512 or aimpoint comp ml2/3. I'm planning to magpul the furnature this week. Pics to come plus I will do a preliminary video for my YouTube channel before Sunday night.
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: jaybet on February 03, 2012, 01:46:53 PM
Great new toy! Can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: Rastus on February 03, 2012, 03:26:22 PM
Inside the house and inside 25 yards the EOTech seems best because it is faster on target than the Aimpoint.  It has a wider/larger sight picture that is easier and quicker to acquire.  The close proximity to the target does not demand great precision.

Beyond that, the smaller dot in the Aimpoint provides better precision for longer shots than the targeting afforded in the EOTech.  You can acquire a target quicker with the EOTech but the Aimpoints aim with precision quicker at "long" distances, for instance head shots at 100 yards, so I can squeeze off a hit quicker than I can with an EOTech at distance.

I've had great service with EOTech.

Aimpoint batteries last much, much longer than EOTechs.

The size of the target comes into play as well.  That's where for me, at 25+ yards, it's better to go with Aimpoint to get a hit off quicker.  You can't miss quick enough to win.

All that said, if you have the time to turn down and aim the EOTech it is accurate.  Mine dims down to 4 dots in the center...but I'd hate to rely on that for distance.  If you go with an EOTech and may shoot distances beyond 25 or, certainly, 50 yards configure it with irons as well.



Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 05, 2012, 09:33:05 AM
I just can't decide if I want to go desert tan on the furniture. I've ordered some Magpul improvements but need to decide on the stock, grip, and rail covers, whether to keep it black or or tan. I figure it would be fitting if I end up back in New Mexico here like I plan.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Shini9-qKTs/Ty1DvmaJQ7I/AAAAAAAABIU/fDMnzJeyXjY/s640/IMG_9703.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ymMLPmy68Fg/Ty1D3NE9jjI/AAAAAAAABI0/SOLjIJCboyE/s640/IMG_9705.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5F4nw1-RNPU/Ty1D0T8w6QI/AAAAAAAABIs/8HA7At62R1M/s640/IMG_9707.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_QG900YSHNI/Ty1D4LAi2jI/AAAAAAAABI8/mrix6gctdSY/s640/IMG_9709.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qDRNuEmcKN8/Ty1D-t7RoJI/AAAAAAAABJQ/dVaDXzq8B2w/s640/IMG_9710.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prWSgY_f6mw/Ty1D_ZC8u-I/AAAAAAAABJc/nGiMsHt89DA/s640/IMG_9713.JPG)
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: Ping on February 05, 2012, 10:19:17 AM
Congrats garand4life. Very beautiful firearm. New Mexico, eh? Would love to get there someday myself.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 05, 2012, 10:21:44 AM
Congrats garand4life. Very beautiful firearm. New Mexico, eh? Would love to get there someday myself.

I grew up there in SE NM. I've come pretty close to moving back several times and once I find a job there I'm gone.

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Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 05, 2012, 10:22:48 AM
You can't go wrong with basic black.  ;D
Title: Re: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 05, 2012, 10:25:11 AM
You can't go wrong with basic black.  ;D

I was just listening to the podcast of gun talk and the perfect commercial came on saying the exact same thing...

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Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 05, 2012, 10:26:24 AM
Where do you think I got it ?
I'm not known for my fashion sense  ;D
Title: Re: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 05, 2012, 10:27:35 AM
Where do you think I got it ?
I'm not known for my fashion sense  ;D

why can I believe that?

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Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 05, 2012, 10:33:27 AM
Where do you think I got it ?
I'm not known for my fashion sense  ;D

why can I believe that?

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ROFL   ;D
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: BAC on February 05, 2012, 01:50:15 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: red364 on February 05, 2012, 02:26:15 PM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: twyacht on February 05, 2012, 03:44:27 PM
Keep it as an "evil" black rifle.....

It keeps the anti's that troll here up at night.... ::)

Congratulations....Very sweet setup.
Title: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: AE3007H1 on February 05, 2012, 04:13:56 PM
Garand, what was the deciding factors behind your choice in the SRV vs. Some of the other options out there? Let me say that it is a very nice weapon!  I just have other options that come to mind first within that price point and type/option group.

Please don't misunderstand, I am not raggin you or you're choice,  just looking to get your reasons.  Maybe you might convience me..

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Title: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: garand4life on February 05, 2012, 04:30:18 PM
Garand, what was the deciding factors behind your choice in the SRV vs. Some of the other options out there? Let me say that it is a very nice weapon!  I just have other options that come to mind first within that price point and type/option group.

Please don't misunderstand, I am not raggin you or you're choice,  just looking to get your reasons.  Maybe you might convience me..

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I liked the balance of the 556c in comparison to the standard sr556. i did look at the SIG but was no as happy with the way it fit me. i liked being able to go piston that was more adjustable and still be able to use all the normal AR stocks, grips, and the like. it was familiar but gave the added benefits of a GP gun. the TROY hardware didn't hurt either. i liked the sights and how that manipulate . for the price (less than $1500) i felt i was getting a good deal considering all it came prepacked with and the fact that my SR9c was extremely awesome kind of pushed me to want to give it a shot. and the feed back from other users did n ot hurt either.
Title: Re: Re: Who got a SR556c?! This guy!
Post by: AE3007H1 on February 07, 2012, 01:00:17 PM
Cool,  thank you for the info. 

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