Red dot alternative?

[paul792]

Hey I'm wondering if something exists. I have a Beretta CX4 and have a really nice red dot on it. But because I don't use it much, whenever I go to pull it out the battery is dead.

Is there an optic that's the size of a red dot but glass like a scope? Not looking for magnification. Just wide eyes relief with cross hairs.

I only ask because the iron peeps are very hard for me to see threw.

Getting old sucks lol

 

[rommelrommel]

Leupold prismatic (hard to find) Primary Arms cyclops, Burris AR1X, vortex spitfire 1x, bushnell Tac Optics Lil P 1x

Or aimpoint will last around 5 years on a battery...

 

[paul792]

Thanks but maybe I wasn't clear. I want something WITHOUT a battery.

 

[R002]

I second Leupold Prismatic.

 

[Raider556]

Trijicon RMR. Fibre optic illumination day, tritium night. No batteries

https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/rm04

 

[Uisge]

ACOG? Accupoint? There are a few options with pretty impressive battery life or motion based auto shut down that work pretty well too which could solve your battery issues. That or a tritium front sight post (if available-Not sure what type of sights on there)

 

[jacotsmith]

Vortex Spitfire 1x is an option too, it has an etched reticle that is visible without batteries, but as it's a prism it's not quite the same as looking through a reflex sight.

As mentioned above, Trijicon RMR or even the Mepro M21 is another option, solar and Tritium powered.

Holosun makes a range of solar powered red dots that are very good.

I'm a big fan of Seeall sights too.

Google them all and see if one works for you, I've had all of the above and they all have their pros and cons.

 

[FSB]

Thanks but maybe I wasn't clear. I want something WITHOUT a battery.

Spitfire 1x prismatic, have one on my VZ.
Reticle is etched, battery is only for illumination of the reticle, which I do not use. Also fixes problems from astigmatism, if you have.
Cheers

 

[Uisge]

Try a prism scope on first before you buy though, some of them have fairly short eye relief and may not jive well with the rear sight on the CX4.

 

[visser]

How about a SeeAll Open Sight? https://seeallopensight.com/collections/rail-mount-sights

I've never tried one myself, so no idea if they are any good or not.

 

[FoxAlpha]

Never mind, didn’t see the post saying “no batteries”.

 

[Bobbum Man]

How about a SeeAll Open Sight? https://seeallopensight.com/collections/rail-mount-sights

I've never tried one myself, so no idea if they are any good or not.

I have a marlin lever I've been contemplating putting one of these on. Easier on failing eyes than the irons but I dont really want a bulky modern looking optic on it, or rely on batteries in the cold on a deer hunt.

 

[Crusader]

What is your budget?

I use a variety of sights all with the same rationale as you.....

PK-AS $600
Specter Arms Ascension $180
See More $200
Rakurs $550

 

[rommelrommel]

Thanks but maybe I wasn't clear. I want something WITHOUT a battery.

I didn't realize you wanted something with no option for a battery at all. You might get a great deal on an electronically broken one of any of the ones I listed then?

 

[paul792]

Thanks for all the replies. I have a halosun 510c on it now.
The specter arms ascension looks interesting...

 

[Paul_1982]

You could always just take the battery out when you put it in the safe? Cheapest option out there!

 

[Bobbum Man]

You could always just take the battery out when you put it in the safe? Cheapest option out there!

This is what I do with my old vortex, takes cr123 batteries, takes seconds to remove and keep it with a couple spares in my range bag.

I also have a holosun which has the 'shake awake' feature which makes the batteries last forever