Hey guys. Resurrecting this thread.
I've been researching red dot sights. I want one I use on my Remington 870 - used with saddle mount picatinny rails - with interchangeable 18" HD, 20" rifled deer, and 26" VR barrel. I want to use it for deer and turkey hunting, and leave it on there for home defense.
I'd also like to be able to mount it on my AR, swapping out for the scope. My gun's got a RRA flattop varmint upper with Nikon M223 scope mounted on the very sturdy (but heavy) Rock River mount. I don't have iron sights. I'd like the red/green dot sight for coyote (pig, etc.) hunting and for personal defense inside a hundred yards where quicker target acquisition is preferred to high magnification. The M223's lowest setting is 3X. The red/green dot sight's overall much lighter weight will be nice, too.
Anyone see any issues with putting this Vortex red/green dot on two guns? How much difference do you think there'd be when adjusting to the two guns' zero settings?
Given the situation described, would you get the StrikeFire with the "AR" height rings and mount? Or the "Hunting" version which is lower. Other than co-witness with iron sights, is there any reason to prefer the higher mount?
Yeah, I'd really love an Aimpoint PRO, but for now, I need to consider the budgetary impact of this new purchase. Wife and I agreed "no more guns" for awhile but didn't say no more accessories. She just bought a $200 handbag, and in Feb bought $300 hair extensions, so I think I've got my return ammunition at the ready should she balk at even $169 for this sight. I also considered Burris and a few others, but this Vortex seems to have good reviews on OpticsPlanet, Cabelas, etc. and not many complaints that can't be fixed by their apparently very good customer service.
Can anyone talk me out of the Vortex Strikefire due to your bad product or service experience?