What is a good 2X red dot sight for AR-15 under $400?

Kurbsky · September 13, 2009, 09:52 PM

What is a good 2X red dot sight for AR-15 under $400 (including mounts)?
I did some research on the Internet but only found very expensive staff like Aimpoint or really cheap staff - Barska and below of dubious quality and nothing in between. There is a good value Burris that is $300 with mounts but that's 3X magnification, not 2X. There is plenty of options for 1X red dot sights but I am wearing reading glasses and ideally for short range need 2X. Thanks...

Ronbo1 · September 27, 2009, 02:16 PM

I have a Vortex strikefire and really like it. The only bad thing I can think of is the on off switch can be bumped in a rifle carry case. I just take the battery out when not using it. Choice of two mounts with it, high one for AR15. Comes with a 2X doubler that can be used with or without.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/...-low-30mm-ring

Superhouse 15 · September 27, 2009, 06:34 PM

I have several Tru Glo 2X optics. The TG8030B2 fits what you're looking for, as does the TG8030MC2

http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...raditional.asp
http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...l_multiple.asp

45Gunner · September 28, 2009, 09:26 AM

If you have a really nice rifle, one that costs big bucks, why scrimp on a scope? Put something decent on there like a Trijicon ACOG. You can take the butt off a fly at 100 yards with one of those.

September 13, 2009, 09:52 PM	#1
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 297	What is a good 2X red dot sight for AR-15 under $400? What is a good 2X red dot sight for AR-15 under $400 (including mounts)? I did some research on the Internet but only found very expensive staff like Aimpoint or really cheap staff - Barska and below of dubious quality and nothing in between. There is a good value Burris that is $300 with mounts but that's 3X magnification, not 2X. There is plenty of options for 1X red dot sights but I am wearing reading glasses and ideally for short range need 2X. Thanks...

September 27, 2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Ronbo1 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2004 Location: MN Posts: 134	Vortex I have a Vortex strikefire and really like it. The only bad thing I can think of is the on off switch can be bumped in a rifle carry case. I just take the battery out when not using it. Choice of two mounts with it, high one for AR15. Comes with a 2X doubler that can be used with or without. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/...-low-30mm-ring __________________ NRA LIFE

September 28, 2009, 09:26 AM	#4
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,557	If you have a really nice rifle, one that costs big bucks, why scrimp on a scope? Put something decent on there like a Trijicon ACOG. You can take the butt off a fly at 100 yards with one of those. __________________ May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor 45Gunner

September 27, 2009, 06:34 PM	#3
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	I have several Tru Glo 2X optics. The TG8030B2 fits what you're looking for, as does the TG8030MC2 http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...raditional.asp http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...l_multiple.asp