Scope set-up on AR for hd & target shooting - Page 4

Fishbed77 · September 9, 2019, 04:34 PM

For a lower cost, high value red dot for defensive use, the list pretty much begins and ends with the Aimpoint PRO.

I've owned a number of the less expensive red dots (SIG Romeo5, Vortex StrikeFire, Primary Arms, Holo-Sun), and they are honestly toys compared to the PRO. Most of them are nice when they work, but none of them are as robust, simple-to-use, or have the clarity of the PRO. The battery life is so good, you just turn it on and leave it on. It is always ready to use with no fumbling. Just change the batteries every 3 years.

They go on sale often for under $400 and simply represent the the best value you will find for a red dot.

stagpanther · September 10, 2019, 07:02 AM

High capacity 45 acp pistol for inside the home for me, quick mobility, dodging in and out behind doorways furniture etc. I have buckets of AR's--but wouldn't use them for inside the home unless there was no other alternative. If there are legions of assault brigade zombies advancing through the woods towards my house--then an AR with red dot is what I would grab.

pete2 · September 10, 2019, 11:46 AM

I'll use the Claymores and the .50 on the Zombies.

September 10, 2019, 07:02 AM	#77
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,771	High capacity 45 acp pistol for inside the home for me, quick mobility, dodging in and out behind doorways furniture etc. I have buckets of AR's--but wouldn't use them for inside the home unless there was no other alternative. If there are legions of assault brigade zombies advancing through the woods towards my house--then an AR with red dot is what I would grab. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

September 9, 2019, 04:34 PM	#76
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	For a lower cost, high value red dot for defensive use, the list pretty much begins and ends with the Aimpoint PRO. I've owned a number of the less expensive red dots (SIG Romeo5, Vortex StrikeFire, Primary Arms, Holo-Sun), and they are honestly toys compared to the PRO. Most of them are nice when they work, but none of them are as robust, simple-to-use, or have the clarity of the PRO. The battery life is so good, you just turn it on and leave it on. It is always ready to use with no fumbling. Just change the batteries every 3 years. They go on sale often for under $400 and simply represent the the best value you will find for a red dot.

September 10, 2019, 11:46 AM	#78
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I'll use the Claymores and the .50 on the Zombies.