Inexpensive Optic

[Happypillz]

Looking for an inexpensive Optic for my su16. Red dot, reflex, be nice to have some magnification but not needed. No NCStar.

 

[Aprilia Man]

This?

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...IB-Vortex-Strikefire-Red-Dot?highlight=vortex

 

[thechineseguy]

i recently picked up a vortex sparc 2 and its great for the price.

 

[The Kurgan]

Sparc 1 AR here ... excellent red dot... and well constructed.

 

[Stevo]

"Inexpensive" is relative. What's your budget?

 

[Zee705]

I bought a UTG for my AR on Amazon for $50. I haven't tired it yet but it seems like it's solidly built.

https://www.leapers.com/prod_detail.php?mitem=Optics&itemno=SCP-RD40RGW-A

 

[Happypillz]

"Inexpensive" is relative. What's your budget?

Not more then the 700 I spent on the su16

 

[Master-G]

Not more then the 700 I spent on the su16

Aimpoint PRO at the high end of the low end. I've had good luck with Holosun sights on my Vector and UTS-15 at the lower end.

 

[b_w.]

Aimpoint PRO at the high end of the low end. I've had good luck with Holosun sights on my Vector and UTS-15 at the lower end.

X2 on the aimpoint. You will have it long after the rifle bites the dust.

 

[Happypillz]

Aimpoint PRO at the high end of the low end. I've had good luck with Holosun sights on my Vector and UTS-15 at the lower end.

Any of our sponsors carry these?

Is the Vortex SF-BR-503 Strikefire II any good?

 

[Ar180shooter]

Aimpoint PRO at the high end of the low end. I've had good luck with Holosun sights on my Vector and UTS-15 at the lower end.

The Aimpoint PRO is really more of the low end of the high end. If it's in the OP's budget, definitely consider it.

An option in magnified optics is the Bushnell AR 1-4 FFP, illuminated reticule. Less than $400 in a package that includes rings and a pack of targets, it's a great deal.

 

[lawn gnome]

A red dot like the Sparc can be good.
On an SU16 it feels like it doubles the weight of a very light rifle.

Have you ever looked at the TechSite rear sights for the SU16.
It is an iron sight that matches on to the last rail and replaces the gawdawful buckhorn thing.
No weight and it is a nice iron sight that comes in two different types. (M16A1 and A2 styles)
You can order it on amazon.

 

[Master-G]

The Aimpoint PRO is really more of the low end of the high end. If it's in the OP's budget, definitely consider it.

I was thinking low-end price-wise. As for quality, the Aimpoints are indeed high end.

 

[Shooting Centre]

Any of our sponsors carry these?

Is the Vortex SF-BR-503 Strikefire II any good?

https://store.theshootingcentre.com/products/aim-carbine-optic
We have the Carbine Optic in stock. Same unit but a little cheaper as the lens caps are not included.

 

[Aprilia Man]

Here's an interesting video.

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[lucsergerie]

I own many scope and red dot, T1,T2 for me the new Holosun+ primary arm 503G with ACSS is the for the price!

 

[ctcs]

You should give the Primary Arms Micro Red Dot a try - only $149.99

 

[jory]

Bushnell TRS-25

 

[capp325]

Aimpoint Pro is your best bet by far. It's a high end optic that just happens to be moderately priced. As a bonus, it comes standard with a decent quick detach mount and flip-up covers.

 

[platnumbob]

In order of how much you want to spend (low to high for a red dot type optic) probably:

Bushnell TRS-25
Holosun
Sparc
Burris Fast Fire III (in AR F3 mount)
Eotech
Aimpoint

The bottom three might start exceeding your budget for a SU-16 optic