Budget optics

[anmckenn]

Hey guys bought an eotech exps a couple of years back and couldnt be happier, was lookin into gettin an aimpoint a1 or a trijicon acog for my other toys as the xps is being shared all around. Well since those good ol days, life happens, kids, house, cars and now still dyin for a higher end optic but just cant scrape together that kind of cash for that kind of piece without being castrated while i sleep. Im looking for some tried and proven ideas from users who have had success with quality products on a budget. I would appreciate any help you guys could offer me. I shoot my shotties inside 30 yards and my ars less than 200. Lookin for some holo or red dot options for the shot guns as i really wanted an a1 for my m4. Some ideas on the way to go with the. 223 ars as well, thanks in advance for your time.

 

[MIRAMICHIER]

I bought a Burris Ar556 5x great little optic for my XCR.I had a Lucid HD7 on it before but it had no magnification,I still have it.I paid 300.00$ for the Burris off of Ebay.Good Luck

 

[shell_guy]

Cant go wrong with Vortex.

 

[AR-Canada]

I've heard nothing but great things about the Bushnell TRS 25. Probably the best bang for buck as you can find it online for $100-ish. Also, I second the Vortex @ $200-ish.

 

[anmckenn]

Right on can they all handle the recoil well? Like for shotguns... Any other ideas, i can easily go through sites and pick cheap stuff, i just want to hear from people like you guys who have had actual tried and tested experience with a budget optic. Thanks so far, i do have a couple of ideas going forward.

 

[TargetGuy]

I've used the vortex strike fire, as well as currently own a bushnell TRS 25. Both in my opinion are great red (and green in the strike fires case).

I will now stick to the TRS though just cause of the more compact size, and smaller dot. 3 Moa on the TRS compared to 4 Moa on the strike fire.

I have heard of a lot of guys using the TRS on 12 gauges with no issue.

 

[jpbaker]

Cant go wrong with Vortex.

x2.

 

[pope_face]

I would like to point out that the beauty of the Vortex is that they have a lifetime warranty, and (AFAIK) will repair/replace the optic for any reason. So, if you install it on a shotgun and shake the electronics loose while shooting magnum rounds, you can get it fixed. However, Vortex does have a slightly higher price tag, and they're parallax free over 50 yards. Bushnell, on the other hand, is cheaper and should be parallax free at all ranges, but they have a limited warranty.

Both seem to be great budget optics and have a decent following, so it's up to you what details are more important.

 

[anmckenn]

Thanks guys a few hundred savings there

 

[Hunter on a Budget]

Cant go wrong with Vortex.

x3.

 

[dizzy]

Yes they can handle the recoil....easily.

 

[Studie]

Hmmm so the vortex seems like a good buy, where could I find one locally in Toronto?

Last but not least which model do you guys recommend best?

 

[ratherbefishin]

How would a TR-25 be for a .22 semi automatic at sub 50 yard ranges? recoil isn't a factor like a shotgun or heavier caliber-seems like a nice grouse gun setup[I can't use open sights anymore]

 

[TargetGuy]

I have the TRS25 on my 10/22 and was shooting a 12" steel plate at 166 yards on Saturday, close to 20 out of 25 rounds at a time.
50 yards is a piece of cake and will work just great!

 

[b_w.]

What about an aimpoint pro?

 

[enefgee]

I ran a TRS on a 12.5 870 with nothing but buck and slug, no issues, it cost less than the saddle rail I had it mounted on.