I'm wanting to avoid EOTech. It's too expensive and they got busted for defrauding our military.
So I'd like some other recommendations, Vortex, Bushnell, Aimpoint, Atibal, Primary Arms, etc.
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2I have an Aimpont PRO and a Primary Arms cheapo red dot- The Aimpoint is freaking awesome, not too ridiculously priced, and bullet proof. The battery lasts forever. I should probably change mine sometime soon, it's had the same battery in it for over 3 years now.
The PA is fine. Holds zero, definitely not as rugged, but one of the better less expensive options out there. I use it on my 22lr upper. All depends on what you want out of it, but it definitely works. Battery life is nowhere near what the Aimpoint is. Adjustments on the Aimpoint feel more solid, but both seem to hold zero fine. If it's a range plinker, the PA is fine. If you want to do three gun, or are concerned with the ability to take abuse, the Aimpoint is probably a better option.
Haven't used the others, so no opinion on them.
The PA is fine. Holds zero, definitely not as rugged, but one of the better less expensive options out there. I use it on my 22lr upper. All depends on what you want out of it, but it definitely works. Battery life is nowhere near what the Aimpoint is. Adjustments on the Aimpoint feel more solid, but both seem to hold zero fine. If it's a range plinker, the PA is fine. If you want to do three gun, or are concerned with the ability to take abuse, the Aimpoint is probably a better option.
Haven't used the others, so no opinion on them.
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3Depends on how much you want to spend. I have a Bushnell TRS-25, about $80 on Amazon. For my needs, it works fine.
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4I have a couple Sightmarks, one on my AR. No complaints. Well made, Hold zero, etc. I have also run one on a .22 for some time and it's great.
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5I have both a primary arms and an aimpoint pro. Very different pricepoints. The aimpoint pro is absolutly bulletproof. The primary arms optic not so much. I bought both a few years ago and both have been on multiple rifles. Id go with the aimpoint pro if i was buying only one.
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6shinzen wrote:I have an Aimpont PRO and a Primary Arms cheapo red dot- The Aimpoint is freaking awesome, not too ridiculously priced, and bullet proof. The battery lasts forever. I should probably change mine sometime soon, it's had the same battery in it for over 3 years now.
e ability to take abuse, the Aimpoint is probably a better option.
Is the Aimpoint Pro a dot or a circle reticle?rltriumph wrote:I have both a primary arms and an aimpoint pro. Very different pricepoints. The aimpoint pro is absolutly bulletproof. The primary arms optic not so much. I bought both a few years ago and both have been on multiple rifles. Id go with the aimpoint pro if i was buying only one.
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7It's a dot. I think mine is 3moa
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8I had a Truglo on one and it worked and was not costly at all.
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9Went to the indoor range to use up all my 55gr 5.56 and .223, as well as cancel my order for the PPS M2. Ended up walking out of the LGS with a Vortex Spitfire 1x.
I haven't got it on, but I'm also not sure of the iron sight zero, so planning a trip to an outdoor range soon to zero everything.
It seems like a very nice sight. It can be red or green with various luminance, depending on the setting of the dial.
I haven't got it on, but I'm also not sure of the iron sight zero, so planning a trip to an outdoor range soon to zero everything.
It seems like a very nice sight. It can be red or green with various luminance, depending on the setting of the dial.
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10There is also the Lucid RDS. It's in the middle price range. I have no experience with them though.
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11After a similar desire to not support EOTech (though I really liked my 552) I chose a Trijicon MRO. Under $400 w/out a mount, $465 with the ideal factory mount.
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12That will work just fine. I shot a Vortex Strikefire on my 3 Gun and works awesome. Just built a dedicated 3 Gun AR but on that I have a Holosun Paralow on it that is hopefully just as awesome as the Vortex.RobertS wrote:Went to the indoor range to use up all my 55gr 5.56 and .223, as well as cancel my order for the PPS M2. Ended up walking out of the LGS with a Vortex Spitfire 1x.
I haven't got it on, but I'm also not sure of the iron sight zero, so planning a trip to an outdoor range soon to zero everything.
It seems like a very nice sight. It can be red or green with various luminance, depending on the setting of the dial.
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13Aimpoint is about the best you can get.. doesn't loose zero, ridiculous amount of hours on the battery, built like a tank.
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14Ultradots are nice. Simple. Good adjustment for brightness and dot size. They hold zero through use on a handgun with substantial recoil, so I imagine that they would stand up to rifles just fine. They aren't expensive. They aren't glamorous and tactical looking, but they work really well.
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15Another vote for the Aimpoint Pro. I have one on my Tavor (along with Aimpoint's insanely priced 3X optic) and have been very happy with it.
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16I am a Red dot guy as my eyes age love ultra dot and aimpoint For my AR I chose a 4x fixed nice short tube looks great.
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17If you like the idea of a holographic sight but don't want EoTech, Vortex has a new sight for you. It's the Razor AMG UH-1, and it's being introduced this month. MSRP is $699..but who pays MSRP? Street price should be significantly less.
It's not just a dot, the reticle is similar to what was used by EoTech, a circle/dot.
Not at the PC right now so no link, but just go to vortexoptics.com and choose the "red dots" category.
Looks pretty good to me, guess I'll have to save up.
It's not just a dot, the reticle is similar to what was used by EoTech, a circle/dot.
Not at the PC right now so no link, but just go to vortexoptics.com and choose the "red dots" category.
Looks pretty good to me, guess I'll have to save up.
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