an afordable optic for ar-15?
- Thread starter alain1
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TacticalTrunkMonkey
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Vortex are worth it, I've got a Strikefire on mine.
300Spartans
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Canada of course
I've seen a lot of used Aimpoints on here. Great optic, affordable when used, long lasting and durable, if you can squeeze out just a bit more.
Who is selling this?
Site sponser, One Shot Tactical. Amazing customer service from them (Farmboy and Brenda).
The strikefire is a nice scope and Vortex has a great warranty. The problem is that I'm now on my 3rd unit in less than a year. The first one started flickering on and off with every shot. It go so bad that would flicker when dryfiring my CZ 858. The second one lasted about 500 rounds and then formed some really strange artifacts in the lens (a bright red halo on the outside of the sight picture).
Maybe it's just bad luck, but I have not been impressed with the durability of the strikefire. I do have to say, however, that Vortex's customer service is phenomenal. They replaced the product twice with no questions asked. Turn around time was also awesome both times (<1 week).
Maybe it's just bad luck, but I have not been impressed with the durability of the strikefire. I do have to say, however, that Vortex's customer service is phenomenal. They replaced the product twice with no questions asked. Turn around time was also awesome both times (<1 week).
Ar180shooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
For around $400 you can get a decent used Aimpoint or EoTech. Also, as mentioned, Vortex makes some great red dots and scopes for the money.
Gunnerlove
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver Island
When I was last in the US there were some Aimpoints on the firing line that were showing so much wear they looked silver. One had been used in OIF and two later tours and the user had no intention of giving it up.
