Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
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Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
For a 1022. Three minute dot at most. Two would be better. The 100 buck Bushnell seems real good, but I'll go cheaper for "just" a .22..... BSA??
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Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
I have had excellent lock with the Tasco Red Dot around $50 and sometimes less. I have had them on .22 and .223 rifles, but also have one on a Rem. 870 short shotgun that has held up thus far through probably 150 slug and buckshot rounds with no sign of a problem.
Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
Ordered a Bushnell TRS-25, based on good reviews.
Good scope but the one I got had a big blob of epoxy inside. Very visible in the field of view, right down at 4 o'clock.
Sent that one back thinking it was a manufacturing defect, one I get in exchange was exactly the same, if not worse. Threw up my hands in disgust and got a refund.
And I still don't have a red dot for my carbine.
Good scope but the one I got had a big blob of epoxy inside. Very visible in the field of view, right down at 4 o'clock.
Sent that one back thinking it was a manufacturing defect, one I get in exchange was exactly the same, if not worse. Threw up my hands in disgust and got a refund.
And I still don't have a red dot for my carbine.
Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
I've not had satisfactory results with cheap red dots.
Battery life is poor at best, worse in cold weather.
I'm a big fan of the Burris Speed Dot 135.
I have several of them, some 3moa, some 8moa.
When I need another one, I head for ebay and buy used.
Good luck so far.
I also have Barska 2-7x35 mildot air gun scopes on a couple of 22s and prefer them to the red dot for shooting further than 50 yards.
Jack
Battery life is poor at best, worse in cold weather.
I'm a big fan of the Burris Speed Dot 135.
I have several of them, some 3moa, some 8moa.
When I need another one, I head for ebay and buy used.
Good luck so far.
I also have Barska 2-7x35 mildot air gun scopes on a couple of 22s and prefer them to the red dot for shooting further than 50 yards.
Jack
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Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
The Fastfire-II's I have are compact, light weight, durable, and excellent battery life.
Plus - if I decide to swap sights, and they wind up moving from a 22 LR to a 45-70 or 308 or 45 ACP, I know they'll hold up well.
Plus - if I decide to swap sights, and they wind up moving from a 22 LR to a 45-70 or 308 or 45 ACP, I know they'll hold up well.
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I've had a Burris SpeedDot on my 629pp forever, and it's going to stay there. One ragged hole at 25 yds with any loads.
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I have a Bushnell TRS-25 for my ArmaLites. It swaps with abt same zero among them.
It is hard on battery life, ya don't want to leave it on in the box. but I calculate the difference in price between that and Frank's pick will buy a literal boatload of batteries.
only just wish it was a green dot, but otherwise happy with it
It is hard on battery life, ya don't want to leave it on in the box. but I calculate the difference in price between that and Frank's pick will buy a literal boatload of batteries.
only just wish it was a green dot, but otherwise happy with it
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Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
Another option is that I have a 2x Pentax sitting around with nothing to do. I sort of wanted something shorter.Grizz wrote:I have a Bushnell TRS-25 for my ArmaLites. It swaps with abt same zero among them.
It is hard on battery life, ya don't want to leave it on in the box. but I calculate the difference in price between that and Frank's pick will buy a literal boatload of batteries.
only just wish it was a green dot, but otherwise happy with it
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Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
Blaine I have a Tasco Pro-point with both green and red dots, think it's a 3moa dot. Will check it to tonite. If you are interested.
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What AJMD429 said.......I love mineAJMD429 wrote:The Fastfire-II's I have are compact, light weight, durable, and excellent battery life.
Plus - if I decide to swap sights, and they wind up moving from a 22 LR to a 45-70 or 308 or 45 ACP, I know they'll hold up well.
Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
Primary Arms micro.
Same battery life as Aimpoint micro. Same screw location for mounts/risers.
Google them and check out the reviews and videos.
We bought one for my sons Noveske SBR and he loves it.
Same battery life as Aimpoint micro. Same screw location for mounts/risers.
Google them and check out the reviews and videos.
We bought one for my sons Noveske SBR and he loves it.
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Re: Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights
Agreed on the Primary Arms. They're Chinese copies and don't have nearly the ruggedness or battery life of an Aimpoint, but for a .22 plinker, they're fine.
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I wouldn't go too cheap on a red dot scope, as they tend to "star burst" easily on the cheap ones. The Tasco is a pretty good red dot, but even it can tend to distort and look more flared out as you increase magnification. Stay below 6 or so on the scale and they work good. The cheap ones wont give you a nice round dot, but will have more of an oval shaped dot.
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I have the Bushnell TRS-25 and it has worked fine for me, and others I know that have it. Seems to be at a good price/performance point.
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