vortex strikefire question????

spudz42 · December 28, 2011, 09:58 PM

Hey all,
I just recieved a new vortex strikefire red/green dot for my m&p 15 sport and im really excited about it.. my question is.. because the controls for the sight are located on the left side and i have heard complaints about it getting turned on accidentally when laying it on that side or carrying it in a case would mounting the sight sideways so the controls are under it rather than on its left side be a bad idea? I know i will have to accommodate this change when zeroing it in but mounted this way it still seems to provide a perfect cowitness with my irons which are zeroed for 25 meters.

Carne Frio · December 28, 2011, 10:51 PM

I just remove the battery, when the gun is not in use.

spudz42 · December 29, 2011, 12:42 AM

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I just remove the battery, when the gun is not in use.

I like to have as few steps as possible to have my rifle ready to go in case of shtf so thats not a real option for me and the auto off function helps with my forgetfulness lol

Mannlicher · December 29, 2011, 04:44 PM

I have been using a Strikefire on my Mini 14 for a few years now. No problems, excellent performance.

December 28, 2011, 09:58 PM	#1
spudz42 Member Join Date: October 15, 2011 Posts: 18	vortex strikefire question???? Hey all, I just recieved a new vortex strikefire red/green dot for my m&p 15 sport and im really excited about it.. my question is.. because the controls for the sight are located on the left side and i have heard complaints about it getting turned on accidentally when laying it on that side or carrying it in a case would mounting the sight sideways so the controls are under it rather than on its left side be a bad idea? I know i will have to accommodate this change when zeroing it in but mounted this way it still seems to provide a perfect cowitness with my irons which are zeroed for 25 meters. __________________ "I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it." - Clint Eastwood XD40 Subcompact M&P15 Sport w/ vortex strikefire red/green dot

December 29, 2011, 04:44 PM	#4
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	I have been using a Strikefire on my Mini 14 for a few years now. No problems, excellent performance. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

December 28, 2011, 10:51 PM	#2
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	I just remove the battery, when the gun is not in use.