NEW: Holosun red dot sight (Aimpoint Clone)

Canada Ammo said:
We will take of any Holosun warranty issue long as it is purchased from Canadaammo.
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Canam:

That's a noble policy. How would it be fulfilled in the future if the suppply dries up?

I'm not suggesting it will or anticipating it. Also not trying to stir the pot. Just curious.
 
Duke878 said:
Are there any user reviews with this optic? How does it compare to the TR-25?
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I actually own both (the only two red dots I own).

The Holosun "HS403A 2014" pros:

- A more focused/fine 2 moa dot
- Auto-on by movement feature (a good "flick" to the side with your rifle will turn the dot on, a great feature)
- Auto off after 8 hours (never tested)
- 50,000 hours battery life (quite a claim and obviously never tested)
- Brightness lock (hold down the + button for 3 seconds at desired setting, dot flashes 7 times and stays locked at the current setting even if buttons are pushed until cycled off/on. Will also auto-on back to that setting.)
- Two mounts: low and high
- Low profile as compared to other red dots (no large dial on top or side)

The negatives:

- Crazy glare when a light source is behind you. The dot is still very visible but a red reflection really distracts the eye. I also experienced the same effect on the Bushnell trs-25 but not as severe.
- Battery compartment is on the bottom so sight must be removed for battery change out
- Must use blue lock-tite to maintain tightness of the mount to sight body. The mount will loosen after a few hundred rounds or a major temperature change. Also, the Allen head screws are only accessible from under the mount when using the low mount.
-The biggest issue I have is when shooting with two eyes open. The sights center of horizon is noticeably shifted to that of your other eye. Makes quick target acquisition more difficult. With practice it is manageable but annoying none the less. I have researched this issue and found that it has reportedly been corrected in later models. I apparently received an earlier model. I also did NOT purchase the Holosun red dot via CanAm but through the USA via a big box retailer so warranty return is just too much of a hassle for me. A picture of the misalignment/distortion I found:

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Overall I would purchase the Holosun Red dot again. As compared to my Bushnell TRS-25 I like it better in every way except for the horizontal alignment issue. The Bushnell does have a very slight alignment shift but its very very minimal.
 
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stvjeep said:
I actually own both (the only two red dots I own).

The Holosun "HS403A 2014" pros:

- A more focused/fine 2 moa dot
- Auto-on by movement feature (a good "flick" to the side with your rifle will turn the dot on, a great feature)
- Auto off after 8 hours (never tested)
- 50,000 hours battery life (quite a claim and obviously never tested)
- Brightness lock (hold down the + button for 3 seconds at desired setting, dot flashes 7 times and stays locked at the current setting even if buttons are pushed until cycled off/on. Will also auto-on back to that setting.)
- Two mounts: low and high
- Low profile as compared to other red dots (no large dial on top or side)

The negatives:

- Crazy glare when a light source is behind you. The dot is still very visible but a red reflection really distracts the eye. I also experienced the same effect on the Bushnell trs-25 but not as severe.
- Battery compartment is on the bottom so sight must be removed for battery change out
- Must use blue lock-tite to maintain tightness of the mount to sight body. The mount will loosen after a few hundred rounds or a major temperature change. Also, the Allen head screws are only accessible from under the mount when using the low mount.
-The biggest issue I have is when shooting with two eyes open. The sights center of horizon is noticeably shifted to that of your other eye. Makes quick target acquisition more difficult. With practice it is manageable but annoying none the less. I have researched this issue and found that it has reportedly been corrected in later models. I apparently received an earlier model. I also did NOT purchase the Holosun red dot via CanAm but through the USA via a big box retailer so warranty return is just too much of a hassle for me. A picture of the misalignment/distortion I found:

HoloSun_zps068ecd0a.jpg
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Overall I would purchase the Holosun Red dot again. As compared to my Bushnell TRS-25 I like it better in every way except for the horizontal alignment issue. The Bushnell does have a very slight alignment shift but its very very minimal.
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Had the solar model.. thought the major issue you listed was only confined to that version -- guess not!
 
Hello CanadaAmmo, I picked up my red dot at CanPar today and it is one solid little unit I have to say. I really like the function of auto on with movement, however I may have a problem and was wondering if you could comment. My red dot, is actually many dots (pixilated) and doesn't form a "dot". With both eyes open I'm confident I can mark targets but is this normal (diagonal high left to lower right pixilated line) or do I have a defective one? The sight picture is far more obvious if I close an eye (as if looking through a scope). It's not a dot.
 
Hey plinker try and take a picture of it and see what it looks like..... lots of people see fuzzy clustered red dots due to astigmatism. I notice it a bit specially indoors for some reason but outside in use it's not too bad for my eyes and it doesn't bother me or effect accuracy.
You could also let a bunch of other people look through it but a picture is pretty telling.
 
CraigNConnor said:
Mine is crisp indoors and out...
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It's quite possible that you like many others do not suffer from astigmatism. It's quite common and I had no idea what it was till I looked through a red dot..... some people assume it's because of a cheap red dot and then they are bummed when their aimpoint is just as fuzzy.
I must have fairly mild astigmatism because it's a mild effect for me and not a bother. My vision has been excellent for 44 years but generally vision doesn't improve with age.
 
plinker 777 said:
Hello CanadaAmmo, I picked up my red dot at CanPar today and it is one solid little unit I have to say. I really like the function of auto on with movement, however I may have a problem and was wondering if you could comment. My red dot, is actually many dots (pixilated) and doesn't form a "dot". With both eyes open I'm confident I can mark targets but is this normal (diagonal high left to lower right pixilated line) or do I have a defective one? The sight picture is far more obvious if I close an eye (as if looking through a scope). It's not a dot.
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