eotech on a lever gun

[midnite oil]

have a new lever gun and was thinking about what optics I want on it.....was really leaning towards an eotech 517 that I already have....or an inexpensive scope ($150) ......has anyone used a red dot on their levergun and what some of the drawbacks that I am missing....Already going to miss the low light sight picture with the scope, but what else......anyone have pics of their lever red dot setup?
thanks

[JDG]

I can't think of an optic that would look more out of place on a lever gun than an eotech. An ultra dot sight would look better....

[sittingbull]

Eotech looks good on anything js....

[MI-1911]

XS Big Dots iron sights!

[IMR7828]

Personally not my cup of tea, but here goes..

Why not use a small red dot like a doctor or trijicon RMR? I know they're not the cheapest but why throw a big heavy optic on a fairly light, small rifle? They mount much lower, add little appreciable weight and their batteries (or fiber optic filament) last forever.

[midnite oil]

Eotech looks good on anything js....well it looks interesting to say the least..its more utilitarian than anything

[fr3db3ar]

It's your gun, you already have the optic. Throw it on and see how you like it. It doesn't have to be pretty to be funtional. If other people think it's ugly........so what?

[Draken]

It's your gun, you already have the optic. Throw it on and see how you like it. It doesn't have to be pretty to be funtional. If other people think it's ugly........so what?

Agree with this. Eotech is a great sight...they look kind of odd on a lever gun, but work just fine. If I were buying new wouldn't be first choice, but since you already have it, no reason not to use it.

[Dirty_Harry]

I think there are better options. The reticle would not be my first choice for hunting.

[wizzi01]

Buy eotech with a no firearms sign on their front door?

[midnite oil]

well I am going to try the eotech but I am going to get a scope for it....more than likely a 3 x 9.....not sure of what brand

[JDG]

well I am going to try the eotech but I am going to get a scope for it....more than likely a 3 x 9.....not sure of what brand

If you mount the Eotech, give us pics from the rearview:)

[midnite oil]

:ak2:
If you mount the Eotech, give us pics from the rearview:)
I think I might give it a try tomorrow..if I do I will post a couple pics....

[elwarpo]

I like the eotech with the flip to side 3x magnifier. It is a bit big and heavy on a light rifle but the combination is great up to about 250 yards. I really prefer a red dot over iron sights for hunting since you can keep both eyes open and you acquire targets faster.

[midnite oil]

well I did try out the eotech....goofy looking as all hell.....just didn't seem comfortable.....off to buy a scope.....

[zigziggityzoo]

I'm looking at getting a Leopuld 1-4x20mm for my lever gun.

I figure I'm only looking to shoot maximum 150yd with it, and this is in a decent price range at about $300.

[JDG]

well I did try out the eotech....goofy looking as all hell.....just didn't seem comfortable.....off to buy a scope.....

Lol
Tried to warn ya!
Was free to try, so no harm... still wanted a pic of the goofiness:)

[MI-1911]

Consider the Burris FastFire 3