Budget Red Dot for AR/Black Rifle

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Hey Guys,

I'm probably going to be getting one of the new NEA Canadian made AR's when they come out in Oct.

I am looking for a decent but budget optic for it. I'm looking at either the 7.5" barrel or 10.5" so no need for a scope to touch paper at 200yards.

Looking for a red dot/reflex sight that is around $200 or less.

I have a cheap NcStar red dot on my 9mm JR Carbine and while happy so far, I've only been to the range a few times.

Is the Bushnell SR25 really the only decent choice?

Thanks,

Mike
 
Having owned several Aimpoints, the Strikefire isn't even in the same league as them. It's a good value for the money, but I'd save up for the real thing... well worth it IMO.
 
The thing is that I haven't decided on the standard or enhanced version of NEA's new AR's. The standard doesn't come with irons. Thus I either buy BUIS or other irons and then get a RDS later, or just get a RDS to begin with.

There are some pretty favorable reviews of the vortex stuff online. Might go that root initially and then like u said get something else later.




homer76 said:
Spend the money on ammo instead. Nothing is wrong with shooting with iron sights.

Save your money and buy a good set of optics later.
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I bought a red dot only Strikefire from One Shot T. The first one died so I sent it back and OST instantaneously (no delay, scary good service) send me a new one. It has been fine, plenty bright in daylight, holds its zero. I have about a 1000 rounds through my Strikefire/CQA. Not a hitch.
 
geologist said:
I bought a red dot only Strikefire from One Shot T. The first one died so I sent it back and OST instantaneously (no delay, scary good service) send me a new one. It has been fine, plenty bright in daylight, holds its zero. I have about a 1000 rounds through my Strikefire/CQA. Not a hitch.
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and it's guaranteed forever and ever......I just purchased a Sparc for my Storm! ;)
 
I went through this same debate and ended up with a sparc. Went to huntfest with the idea of finally doing a hands on with both to decide if I wanted to spend 3 times the money on an aimpoint and mount. Couldn't find an aimpoint there and got a sparc for 204 all in. It seems quite good to me so far and I don't know if the buy once cry once applies to these. I think it is perfectly serviceable to move to a lesser quality gun later on, not just a throw away. Also I think you should have irons on the gun as well.
 
swbw2000 said:
I went through this same debate and ended up with a sparc. Went to huntfest with the idea of finally doing a hands on with both to decide if I wanted to spend 3 times the money on an aimpoint and mount. Couldn't find an aimpoint there and got a sparc for 204 all in. It seems quite good to me so far and I don't know if the buy once cry once applies to these. I think it is perfectly serviceable to move to a lesser quality gun later on, not just a throw away. Also I think you should have irons on the gun as well.
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Ditto!

No complaints about my SPARC.... it's a beauty for the $200 involved!
 
Ultradots are Japanese made, a bit cheaper with fewer features, smaller and weigh half as much. They have a lifetime warranty too - but I haven't heard many people needing to use them - the 2 I have were great out of the box.

http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RSC&Category_Code=RD

I mounted them on my 858 and Ruger Charger and am very pleased with them.

Only complaint with that model is the small FOV and the very low rings (I used $20 high, 1" rings and they work fine).

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Well, one thing you can say for the Vortex stuff...it's backed by a dependable warranty and sold by a dealer you can trust for sure.

Further to that, although I remain a little leery, I have noticed that some fairly large LE outfits in the states have started testing (and in some cases issuing) Strikefires.

That doesn't NECESSARILY mean they're good to go, but simply the fact that organizations are starting to test them and look at them seriously for issue use makes me think that they are starting to become a legitimate budget optic choice.

My problems with them mainly relate to placement of the controls. I like my Aimpoint/Eotech solutions, partly on account of the established track record of durability (particularly of the Aimpoint of course) but would be more inclined to consider a Strikefire if they'd stop with the "buttons on a big pod sticking off the side where they get pressed accidentally and interfere with your FOV" approach to controls.

Anyway I think for a range optic you could do a lot worse.
 
On a 4day course back in May, my Bushnell TRS 25 fogged up when it rained and stayed that way.Went to my backup CZ with the SPARC and it ran fine. Really like the size of the bushnell though. Wish customer service was better.Never did get an answer back re: warranty
 
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