AR sight recommendations - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Deezul · 07-22-2011, 10:19 AM

Looking for a red dot scope for my new AR build. Preferably one that does red and green. Any recommendations? I want something decent but obviously the cheaper the better.

Sully · 07-22-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

Looking for a red dot scope for my new AR build. Preferably one that does red and green. Any recommendations? I want something decent but obviously the cheaper the better.

Why red and green?

TheRedHorseman · 07-22-2011, 10:25 AM

I haven't seen a red and green that was worth buying.

I really like my Vortex Sparc so far.

Deezul · 07-22-2011, 10:32 AM

Lol just because. One color is fine too. Magnification is a plus

bpipe95 · 07-22-2011, 10:47 AM

Vortex makes the strikefire and one of the models is a red/green dot, it comes with a magnifier as well.

Works just as well as my sparc.

fj40john · 07-22-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpipe95

Vortex makes the strikefire and one of the models is a red/green dot, it comes with a magnifier as well.

Works just as well as my sparc.

This is what I came in here to recommend. Strikefire is on my AR right now, and I've sold a handful of them after people have shot with mine.

Cheap, has a 2x magnifier, available in red or red/green

Deezul · 07-22-2011, 11:00 AM

I'll have to check those out. Is opticsplanet the way to go?

fj40john · 07-22-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

I'll have to check those out. Is opticsplanet the way to go?

Make sure you get the right one. I had a batch come in with red dot only and high mount ring, then the replacements were red/green with the low mount ring.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-riflescope-sfrd.html

Thats what I run. ^

I can do them for $145 shipped, but I'm out of them right now.

Deezul · 07-22-2011, 12:20 PM

That one comes with a 2x screw in. It has pretty much everything I was looking for. I'll check with you when I am ready to buy. Still building it as this point.

Slick · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40john

Make sure you get the right one. I had a batch come in with red dot only and high mount ring, then the replacements were red/green with the low mount ring.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-riflescope-sfrd.html

Thats what I run. ^

I can do them for $145 shipped, but I'm out of them right now.

I have the red / green Strikefire on my Marlin 1895 SBL and it's survived 150 rounds of .45-70 so far.

Vortex makes a new version of the Strikefire that is only red - but it also has the capability to adjust to a brighter (more visable) setting than the red / green version.

That said, I used my red / green Strikefire to shooting in the middle of a bright, sunny CA day and I had no problem seeing the dot.

That the Vortex includes a 2X magnifier is a real bonus + the magnifier screws into the rear of the sight and doesn't require its own separate mount. That could be bad or good - depending on your point of view. Anything at or under $150 is a good deal for this sight.

Deezul · 07-22-2011, 06:45 PM

Ok Im pretty much sold on the Vortex. Any opinions on the Bushnell equivalent ?

freerider5.0 · 07-23-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

Ok Im pretty much sold on the Vortex. Any opinions on the Bushnell equivalent ?

If i remember correctly, Animator has a bushnell on his M4 clone and loves it.

atblis · 07-23-2011, 11:45 AM

I am kinda lukewarm on Vortex's quality. I don't think the sparc is worth $200. However, there's slim picking between the $30 Chinamart dot sights and the real deal (aimpoint, eotech). I do think the Ultradots are better quality sights than Vortex's offerings. Unfortunately, they've never catered to the tacticool crowd, so their sights are more pistol oriented. They work well on rifles. Just need a mount to get the up to 1.5" if doing the AR thing.

I say save up money a little longer and pick up one of the Aimpoint Patrol Rifle optics. They're ~$400.

Deezul · 07-23-2011, 03:27 PM

Would be that Vortex vs this
http://www.bushnell.com/products/sco...BA208A62D5D3A&

TheRedHorseman · 07-23-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

Would be that Vortex vs this
http://www.bushnell.com/products/sco...BA208A62D5D3A&

I wouldn't buy that merely because they are trying to swing from the ACOG's nuts with the looks.

It probably works fine, but damn that's gay.

kwrangln · 07-23-2011, 04:51 PM

I've been running the Vortex Strikefire since it was released, got one of the first batch as a matter of fact due to preordering. No complaints, it's been dependable and hasn't let me down. Vortex is a brick and mortar store and they stand behind thier product with a great warranty. They have their own industry forum over at barfcom where the Vortex folks will respond to questions in a quick fashion. I would not hesitate to recommend Vortex products to anyone.

That said, I'm now running an Aimpoint micro since I found a smokin deal on one and love it. It makes the Strikefire seem really bulky for what it is. Had I tried one of Vortex's Sparcs previously, I may not be as enamored with the Micro, but at the tiem I got the Strikefire it was Vortex's one and only red dot sight.

If you want a cheap red dot that you can count on, the Vortex line is one of the top choices. The other choice being Primary Arms who also stands behind their product 100% and has a huge following due to thier customer service.

animator · 07-23-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freerider5.0

If i remember correctly, Animator has a bushnell on his M4 clone and loves it.

You've shot with it.. what do you think about it??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

Ok Im pretty much sold on the Vortex. Any opinions on the Bushnell equivalent ?

This is the one I have. I can't compare to the vortex, but don't have much to complain about with the bushnell. It's a 3moa T-dot. I'm happy with it.

my photo:

kwrangln · 07-23-2011, 06:11 PM

Of course you could also just search through some old threads.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=strikefire

Strikefire pic.

freerider5.0 · 07-23-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animator

You've shot with it.. what do you think about it??

Truthfully, it could have had play-dough sights on it and i would have been happy i was shooting an AR-15 LOL

tjsjr · 07-24-2011, 12:26 AM

Any particular reason no one has mentioned the primary arms line or red dots? Other than just RED.

kwrangln · 07-24-2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsjr

Any particular reason no one has mentioned the primary arms line or red dots? Other than just RED.

I already did, end of post #16.

tjsjr · 07-24-2011, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwrangln

I already did, end of post #16.

Shit.

all I kept seeing was vortex this and that. Oh well it needed said again!

44Runner · 07-24-2011, 07:33 AM

Laugh if you want to but I ordered this on a whim for one of my ARs and I love it:

http://ncstar.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=304

Its under 100 dollars so I didn't feel bad taking a chance on it. The 1.25 base magnification acts kinda like a red dot minus the dot and you can dial up the 4x when needed. The built in quick release is nice and the bullet drop comp is very handy. It holds zero perfectly.

Berne · 07-24-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44Runner

Laugh if you want to but I ordered this on a whim for one of my ARs and I love it:

http://ncstar.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=304

Its under 100 dollars so I didn't feel bad taking a chance on it. The 1.25 base magnification acts kinda like a red dot minus the dot and you can dial up the 4x when needed. The built in quick release is nice and the bullet drop comp is very handy. It holds zero perfectly.

Don't we have somebody on here thats a NCstar dealer?

--B

44Runner · 07-24-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berne

Don't we have somebody on here thats a NCstar dealer?

--B

I want to say James Firearms is...

07-22-2011, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	AR sight recommendations Looking for a red dot scope for my new AR build. Preferably one that does red and green. Any recommendations? I want something decent but obviously the cheaper the better. __________________ Rally post #422

07-22-2011, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	Lol just because. One color is fine too. Magnification is a plus __________________ Rally post #422 Last edited by Deezul; 07-22-2011 at 10:36 AM.

07-22-2011, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
bpipe95 Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96779 Posts: 266	Vortex makes the strikefire and one of the models is a red/green dot, it comes with a magnifier as well. Works just as well as my sparc. __________________ Last edited by bpipe95; 07-22-2011 at 10:48 AM.

07-22-2011, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	I'll have to check those out. Is opticsplanet the way to go? __________________ Rally post #422

07-22-2011, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	That one comes with a 2x screw in. It has pretty much everything I was looking for. I'll check with you when I am ready to buy. Still building it as this point. __________________ Rally post #422

07-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheRedHorseman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64421 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 8,195	I haven't seen a red and green that was worth buying. I really like my Vortex Sparc so far.

07-22-2011, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	Ok Im pretty much sold on the Vortex. Any opinions on the Bushnell equivalent ? __________________ Rally post #422

07-23-2011, 11:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
atblis Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 46937 Posts: 2,356	I am kinda lukewarm on Vortex's quality. I don't think the sparc is worth $200. However, there's slim picking between the $30 Chinamart dot sights and the real deal (aimpoint, eotech). I do think the Ultradots are better quality sights than Vortex's offerings. Unfortunately, they've never catered to the tacticool crowd, so their sights are more pistol oriented. They work well on rifles. Just need a mount to get the up to 1.5" if doing the AR thing. I say save up money a little longer and pick up one of the Aimpoint Patrol Rifle optics. They're ~$400.

07-23-2011, 03:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 466	Would be that Vortex vs this http://www.bushnell.com/products/sco...BA208A62D5D3A& __________________ Rally post #422

07-23-2011, 04:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
kwrangln Doublewide engineer Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6971 Location: Gulf coast Posts: 5,904	I've been running the Vortex Strikefire since it was released, got one of the first batch as a matter of fact due to preordering. No complaints, it's been dependable and hasn't let me down. Vortex is a brick and mortar store and they stand behind thier product with a great warranty. They have their own industry forum over at barfcom where the Vortex folks will respond to questions in a quick fashion. I would not hesitate to recommend Vortex products to anyone. That said, I'm now running an Aimpoint micro since I found a smokin deal on one and love it. It makes the Strikefire seem really bulky for what it is. Had I tried one of Vortex's Sparcs previously, I may not be as enamored with the Micro, but at the tiem I got the Strikefire it was Vortex's one and only red dot sight. If you want a cheap red dot that you can count on, the Vortex line is one of the top choices. The other choice being Primary Arms who also stands behind their product 100% and has a huge following due to thier customer service. __________________ I'm the "tack tack tack" welding nazi. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showp...&postcount=218 "I didn't mean to kill nobody ... I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord." R. L. Burnside

07-23-2011, 06:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
kwrangln Doublewide engineer Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6971 Location: Gulf coast Posts: 5,904	Of course you could also just search through some old threads. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=strikefire Strikefire pic. __________________ I'm the "tack tack tack" welding nazi. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showp...&postcount=218 "I didn't mean to kill nobody ... I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord." R. L. Burnside

07-24-2011, 12:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
tjsjr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101572 Location: MID-MO Posts: 709	Any particular reason no one has mentioned the primary arms line or red dots? Other than just RED. __________________ [QUOTE=4runner] Once you start tinkering, eveery gun gets tinked.[/QUOTE]

07-24-2011, 07:33 AM	#23 (permalink)
44Runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9095 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,867	Laugh if you want to but I ordered this on a whim for one of my ARs and I love it: http://ncstar.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=304 Its under 100 dollars so I didn't feel bad taking a chance on it. The 1.25 base magnification acts kinda like a red dot minus the dot and you can dial up the 4x when needed. The built in quick release is nice and the bullet drop comp is very handy. It holds zero perfectly. __________________ Buggy in progress - 22RE on pane, A340, 4.7:1, 8" f/r, 4Ds Project Straight Pimpin' - 1989 4Runner 3.slow 5spd SAS'd 8" F&R w/4.30 255/85R16 2005 Ram 2500 4x4 CTD 6spd QC SWB

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode