Red dot or scope suggestions

Colvin · October 11, 2011, 07:38 PM

I'm a total optics noob.

Looking for an AR-15 optic. Most likely a red dot, and I'd like to keep it under a few hundred. What's your favorite and why? I'm interested in either a red dot or a short range scope for targets under 200 yards.

As you can see, I'm pretty open. Suggestions? Thanks.

A few of my first thoughts:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-...ope-67170.html

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-s...ight-sprc.html

freedom475 · October 12, 2011, 07:49 AM

the UltraDot is my favorite... they are pretty cheap, come with several assessories and scope rings. They are built well enough to handle even huge recoil from high caliber handguns.

ozarkrecluse · October 12, 2011, 08:37 PM

Don't screw around with cheap optics. You can get an Aimpoint Pro for $400.00 at http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...tion&key=12841 or an EoTech 512 at http://www.amazon.com/EOTech-512-A65...8469797&sr=8-1

I have both but I prefer the Aimpoint Pro.

You'll spend more on the cheaper red dots over a few years than if you'd just gotten a quality one in the first place.

plumbercrack · October 21, 2011, 04:56 PM

Depending on your price range here are a few
http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/59516

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/54931

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/56848

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/52510

I agree with some others here and buying an inexpensive optic can be a mistake. Years ago I started off cheap with an Ncstar scope and after fumbling with it decided on a good one instead.

Te Anau · October 23, 2011, 01:06 PM

This ones a no brainer.........don't forget the rebate!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104526180

pturner67 · October 23, 2011, 06:16 PM

Vortex StrikeFire or SPARC are quality sights

newguy1 · November 2, 2011, 01:01 AM

for the money, the Bushnell TRS is hard to beat. The vortex strike fire is also a great sight for the money.

October 11, 2011, 07:38 PM	#1
Colvin Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Posts: 127	Red dot or scope suggestions I'm a total optics noob. Looking for an AR-15 optic. Most likely a red dot, and I'd like to keep it under a few hundred. What's your favorite and why? I'm interested in either a red dot or a short range scope for targets under 200 yards. As you can see, I'm pretty open. Suggestions? Thanks. A few of my first thoughts: http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-...ope-67170.html http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-s...ight-sprc.html Last edited by Colvin; October 11, 2011 at 08:00 PM.

October 12, 2011, 07:49 AM	#2
freedom475 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains of Montana Posts: 292	the UltraDot is my favorite... they are pretty cheap, come with several assessories and scope rings. They are built well enough to handle even huge recoil from high caliber handguns. __________________ Maker of Horse Tack and Cowboy Gear. www.7xleather.com Mister, why do you carry a 45? "Cause Sam Colt don't make a 46."

October 21, 2011, 04:56 PM	#4
plumbercrack Member Join Date: October 21, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 98	Possible optics Depending on your price range here are a few http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/59516 http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/54931 http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/56848 http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/52510 I agree with some others here and buying an inexpensive optic can be a mistake. Years ago I started off cheap with an Ncstar scope and after fumbling with it decided on a good one instead. Last edited by plumbercrack; October 21, 2011 at 06:45 PM. Reason: bad spelling, probably my keyboards fault LOL

October 23, 2011, 01:06 PM	#5
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	This ones a no brainer.........don't forget the rebate! http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104526180 __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

October 12, 2011, 08:37 PM	#3
ozarkrecluse Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Location: In the hills near Ozark, AR Posts: 151	Don't screw around with cheap optics. You can get an Aimpoint Pro for $400.00 at http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...tion&key=12841 or an EoTech 512 at http://www.amazon.com/EOTech-512-A65...8469797&sr=8-1 I have both but I prefer the Aimpoint Pro. You'll spend more on the cheaper red dots over a few years than if you'd just gotten a quality one in the first place.

October 23, 2011, 06:16 PM	#6
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	Vortex StrikeFire or SPARC are quality sights

November 2, 2011, 01:01 AM	#7
newguy1 Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2011 Posts: 6	for the money, the Bushnell TRS is hard to beat. The vortex strike fire is also a great sight for the money.