Just Uploaded a Review of the Cyelee CAT0 Red Dot - Would Love Your Feedback!

GorillaGunworks · April 27, 2025, 08:03 PM

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share that I recently uploaded a full review on YouTube of the Cyelee CAT0 Red Dot Optic. If you're in the market for a budget-friendly red dot for your pistol, or just curious about how it holds up, feel free to check it out!

In the video, I cover everything from first impressions, build quality, features, range testing, and overall performance. I also go over some pros and cons to help anyone who's considering picking one up.

https://youtu.be/4Yy4kaGKkbk?si=HZm0Xfz4ioSldNBZ

I'd really appreciate it if you gave it a watch and let me know what you think — whether it's your thoughts on the optic itself, the video format, or anything I could improve for future reviews. Always looking to learn and grow!

Thanks for taking the time, and I'd love to hear your opinions if you've used the Cyelee CAT0 or are thinking about trying it!

Stay safe and shoot straight!
- The Hobby Gunsmith

stagpanther · April 30, 2025, 07:59 PM

Nice review--though I tend to be dubious about Chinese optics in general. Their warranties sometimes sound great--until you actually need CS; some companies that have nothing more than a small importer/distributer might require you deal directly with the factory in China. Happened to me once; good luck with that if it happens to you!

GorillaGunworks · May 1, 2025, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

Nice review--though I tend to be dubious about Chinese optics in general. Their warranties sometimes sound great--until you actually need CS; some companies that have nothing more than a small importer/distributer might require you deal directly with the factory in China. Happened to me once; good luck with that if it happens to you!

I completely agree and understand your point, that’s why I made sure to point out the original packaging and origin I’m not one to sugar coat things. Trying to be as transparent as possible on my reviews when I do them. Thank you again for taking the time to watch and give me some input.

tangolima · May 1, 2025, 10:57 AM

I did that. Somebody who could barely read and write in English responded. The turret markings on a scope were simply wrong. It took me quite some efforts to make him understand what was incorrect. I doubt he even under what moa meant.

Anyway, he couldn't offer anything other than return for refund. I kept the scope and made my own "turret tags" to correct. It was an ok scope at low price. One will have to assume no support for such products. Try it as soon as possible after receiving it. Any doubt, return it while you still can. To be fair, some of them are not bad at all.

-TL

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DT Guy · May 2, 2025, 11:34 AM

Cyelee has their own sub on Reddit where a rep (he goes by 'Bear Hands') is extremely active and responsive.

They're going to be the next Holosun, IMHO.

Larry

April 27, 2025, 08:03 PM	#1
GorillaGunworks Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2013 Posts: 159	Just Uploaded a Review of the Cyelee CAT0 Red Dot - Would Love Your Feedback! Hey everyone, I just wanted to share that I recently uploaded a full review on YouTube of the Cyelee CAT0 Red Dot Optic. If you're in the market for a budget-friendly red dot for your pistol, or just curious about how it holds up, feel free to check it out! In the video, I cover everything from first impressions, build quality, features, range testing, and overall performance. I also go over some pros and cons to help anyone who's considering picking one up. https://youtu.be/4Yy4kaGKkbk?si=HZm0Xfz4ioSldNBZ I'd really appreciate it if you gave it a watch and let me know what you think — whether it's your thoughts on the optic itself, the video format, or anything I could improve for future reviews. Always looking to learn and grow! Thanks for taking the time, and I'd love to hear your opinions if you've used the Cyelee CAT0 or are thinking about trying it! Stay safe and shoot straight! - The Hobby Gunsmith __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." - Thomas Jefferson, Virginia Constitution, Draft 1, 1776 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1b...RUE9AMVlI88MrQ

April 30, 2025, 07:59 PM	#2
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,967	Nice review--though I tend to be dubious about Chinese optics in general. Their warranties sometimes sound great--until you actually need CS; some companies that have nothing more than a small importer/distributer might require you deal directly with the factory in China. Happened to me once; good luck with that if it happens to you! __________________ "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!*

May 2, 2025, 11:34 AM	#5
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 984	Cyelee has their own sub on Reddit where a rep (he goes by 'Bear Hands') is extremely active and responsive. They're going to be the next Holosun, IMHO. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

May 1, 2025, 10:57 AM	#4
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 5,178	I did that. Somebody who could barely read and write in English responded. The turret markings on a scope were simply wrong. It took me quite some efforts to make him understand what was incorrect. I doubt he even under what moa meant. Anyway, he couldn't offer anything other than return for refund. I kept the scope and made my own "turret tags" to correct. It was an ok scope at low price. One will have to assume no support for such products. Try it as soon as possible after receiving it. Any doubt, return it while you still can. To be fair, some of them are not bad at all. -TL Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk