Quality Red Dot Sight for AR Platform

Rockrivr1 · Jan 20, 2023

So I’m on the hunt for a new red dot optic for my AR. I’ve been using an original EoTech 512 and it’s eating batteries something fierce and will not reliably turn on anymore.

There are a lot of options out there now that wasn’t around when I bought the 512. So what do you like on your AR.

LakeTrout · Jan 20, 2023

I've switched to 1X prisms. My old eyes do a lot better with them. And I like that I can use them with or without batteries.

BarnBuilder · Jan 20, 2023

I have a Holosun 510C on a 300 BLK LED with up to 50k hours battery life, Multi-Reticle System, Solar Failsafe, and Shake Awake.

Happy with it so far

1776 · Jan 20, 2023

Mi4 .300 BLK - Talon Precision Optics

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Broc · Jan 20, 2023

I would buy 2 or 3 on Amazon and try them, return the one you don't like.

I tried a Holosun at Steel Challenge 2 months ago and it was great, from the first time I grabbed the rifle I was able to find the dot instantly, it was natural. I liked it.

Dressed to Kill · Jan 20, 2023

Aimpoint T-2 on a Scalarworks LEAP tall mount

not new guy · Jan 20, 2023

They're relatively expensive, but I love my mini acogs.

FalArAk · Jan 20, 2023

I have an NF 1-8 ATACR and run it at 4x with an Acro P2 for closeup work.

ReluctantDecoy · Jan 20, 2023

Dressed to Kill said:
Aimpoint T-2 on a Scalarworks LEAP tall mount View attachment 711654

For me, this set up is like the optimum reference model for AR red dots. What all other companies are chasing. Just pricey though, so I haven't gotten a set yet.

I currently use a Vortex Sparc Solar. Comes with a decent mount. Upshot is up to a 150k hour battery life. Downside is that this figure only works if the gun is outside a lot (which mine isn't). But I'll get this Aimpoint/Scalarworks set up one day...

LT5 · Jan 20, 2023

BarnBuilder said:
I have a Holosun 510C on a 300 BLK LED with up to 50k hours battery life, Multi-Reticle System, Solar Failsafe, and Shake Awake.

Happy with it so far

This.
Very happy for the money and it’s been more reliable than my acog.
Yeah you read that right.

Rockrivr1 · Jan 20, 2023

Dressed to Kill said:
Aimpoint T-2 on a Scalarworks LEAP tall mount View attachment 711654

That just seems way to high for me. I like the option of co-witnessing with iron sights so I’d need to check if they have that kind of mount.

StevieP · Jan 20, 2023

Great value option from Vortex:

StrikeFire II Red Dot

vortexoptics.com

their mount is 1/3 height co-witness with flip-up MagPul BUIS

ReluctantDecoy · Jan 20, 2023

Rockrivr1 said:
That just seems way to high for me. I like the option of co-witnessing with iron sights so I’d need to check if they have that kind of mount.

They make it in 1.43 - 1.93", so I think one is a co-witness.

Dressed to Kill · Jan 20, 2023

Rockrivr1 said:
That just seems way to high for me. I like the option of co-witnessing with iron sights so I’d need to check if they have that kind of mount.

They have them in multiple heights

Mesatchornug · Jan 20, 2023

I hear Holosun just announced their new DMS - thermal red dot. Somebody has to be first.

We look forward to your review!

Mountain · Jan 20, 2023

What, no love for the Pinty?

LOL good thread, watching.

Georgiak9 · Jan 20, 2023

Mesatchornug said:
I hear Holosun just announced their new DMS - thermal red dot. Somebody has to be first.

We look forward to your review!

I'm putting my pennies in the jar for that

mac1911 · Jan 20, 2023

Im not a red dot user but I ran 50 rounds down range with a AR sporting the leupold delta point pro.
I was pleased with it.

Im still rocking a gen I pro point , which happens to live on my 50 cal Omega at the moment.

Freddy B · Jan 20, 2023

For penny pinchers like me:
Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight - 3 MOA Dot Hat Amazon product ASIN B01C965UKMView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C965UKM/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_14bnjU6VxjJa4

Plus it comes with a cool cap.

AJK129 · Jan 20, 2023

Mountain said:
What, no love for the Pinty?

LOL good thread, watching.

You got lucky, the first pinty I opened broke on my first mag shooting 9mm.

SKumar · Jan 20, 2023

Accept no substitutes

Caveman · Jan 20, 2023

For red dots on my rifles I use Aimpoint T2’s, Comp m4s on larue mount, Comp m5. the T2’s and m5’s are on LEAP mounts. Obviously by todays standards the m4 is huge but it’s going on 11 years old. Still works great. For Holo I like the Eotech Exps. I’ve also picked up a few of the etched reticle Primary Arms 1x and 3x optics for my rifles where I don’t want to have to depend on a battery. depends on your use case. I will say my eyes are getting worse(astigmatism) so the aimpoints are getting harder to use, another reason I have started with the etched reticles.

G4Y4HK · Jan 20, 2023

I have plain red dots but if I were to get AR optics now I would go with the chevron. Can't beat this for just over a ben.

Primary Arms SLx MD-25 Rotary Knob 25mm Microdot with ACSS-CQB Red Dot Reticle

Details"2021 Industry Choice Awards Red Dot Optic of the Year"After rigorous field testing, this optic has been given a Silver-tier rating by the National Tactical Officers Association.This red dot sight is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics built Primary Arms' reputation for innovation...

www.primaryarms.com

knoxy · Jan 20, 2023

I've got an old Aimpoint CompM2 on one. Got a Sig Romeo7 green dot on another. Both are awesome for my backyard blasting.

Previously had a Bushnell TRS-32, similar form factor to my aimpoint. Never failed me and 1/4 price of my aimpoint.

If all else fails, got a few Pintys for backup

LT5 · Jan 20, 2023

Another option for reasonable money is an RMR.

knoxy · Jan 20, 2023

LT5 said:
Another option for reasonable money is an RMR.

I found the RMRs to be too small on my rifles, personally. I like a bigger window.

Dressed to Kill · Jan 20, 2023

Freddy B said:
For penny pinchers like me:
Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight - 3 MOA Dot Hat Amazon product ASIN B01C965UKMView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C965UKM/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_14bnjU6VxjJa4

Plus it comes with a cool cap.

I have a Vortex Crossfire on my " budget " build. It works fine.

Rat187 · Jan 20, 2023

knoxy said:
I found the RMRs to be too small on my rifles, personally. I like a bigger window.

Up with that

LT5 · Jan 20, 2023

knoxy said:
I found the RMRs to be too small on my rifles, personally. I like a bigger window.

That’s a good point.
Dead nuts reliable though and under 500 bucks.
If the man liked the 512 then maybe he should just go with an exps 2 or 3.

Btw hey op. Did you “mean” red dot?
Or holographic?

NH_Realtor · Jan 20, 2023

BarnBuilder said:
I have a Holosun 510C on a 300 BLK LED with up to 50k hours battery life, Multi-Reticle System, Solar Failsafe, and Shake Awake.

Happy with it so far

+1, I have one of these and it’s my favorite.

For reference I also have an aimpoint pro and a trijicon mro.

I like the wide field of view on the 510c plus all the extra features are nice.

The mro has a nice dot and good size, it’s good for a lightweight rifle or a pcc.

Quality Red Dot Sight for AR Platform

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