AR15 Optic Choice

**scruff** · June 13th, 2015, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by dkf

Another option

I relish that optic!

**Splittiebus66** · June 13th, 2015, 12:39 PM

=The Field Sport RD-D002RG. Its $21.95 on amazon and combat ready. It has 5 reticles for maximum tactical advantage in all weather and light conditions. It is built to withstand the recoil of a firearm slightly better than the aformentioned pickle.

If you are on a budget I recommend the Elcan spectre. It's a canadian made sight that does some crazy ass stuff and autotargets your bullets while playing mp3s or even 8 tracks. It also comes with a free denim outfit for operators only. Comes in at around $2200.

**MagRelease** · June 14th, 2015, 02:04 PM

Any experience/thoughts on the Bushnell AR optics line? A friends I bumped into today said that he has one and likes it - but I'm not sure how much he shoots with it. Anyone heard much about these? http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Zone-...ct_top?ie=UTF8

**hss.strat** · June 14th, 2015, 02:16 PM

Op,

What do you plan on using your rifle for? 200 yard target shooting? Coyote hunting at dusk? Putting holes in targets at a 50 yard shooting range?

What are the specs on your rifle? Any issues with astigmatism in your eyes? Have you used any other optics and what we're your likes and dislikes of those?

I have or have had EOTechs, Aimpoints, Bushnell's, Vortex. I could recommend any of them... But each had pluses and minuses. None of them we the end ask be all of optics.

**QuackXP** · June 15th, 2015, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by scruff

Aimpoint Pro's can be found used for $350 if you keep your eyes open. There's one on Craigslist in Erie right now. http://erie.craigslist.org/spo/5068388728.html

The Vortex Strikefire is a pretty good substitute for the Aimpoint. I've found that the sight picture is pretty good and it holds its zero, although the controls suck compared to the Aimpoint.

One great thing about the Aimpoint is battery life. For my HD rifle, I leave it on all the time. You can't do that with an Eotech or Vortex. No fumbling in the dark, under pressure, to turn on your sight - just grab & go.

+1

This is why I went with an Aimpoint Pro for my defensive AR. Had this been simply a range plinker I would have went with either a Vortex or a Primary Arms. I got mine for $366 shipped about 2 years ago but sub $400 deals new still come along. Check out slickguns.com for good deals.

**MagRelease** · June 15th, 2015, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by hss.strat

Op,

What do you plan on using your rifle for? 200 yard target shooting? Coyote hunting at dusk? Putting holes in targets at a 50 yard shooting range?

What are the specs on your rifle? Any issues with astigmatism in your eyes? Have you used any other optics and what we're your likes and dislikes of those?

I have or have had EOTechs, Aimpoints, Bushnell's, Vortex. I could recommend any of them... But each had pluses and minuses. None of them we the end ask be all of optics.

Sorry for the delayed response, had a busy few days. As for the rifle use – I suppose it’s primarily a home defense/SHTF rifle. But I obviously will be shooting it for fun as much as possible and practicing, and hopefully never using it for any more than that. I don’t have any good places to shoot more than 50-100 yards, less than 50 on my own property usually, so I’d say the rifle will primarily be close range home defense that daylights as a target shooter out to 50 yards.

Specs as far as? It’s a 1/7 twist, 5.56/223, 16’’,etc. What specifics do you mean?

I do need glasses, not sure about any astigmatism (haven’t been to the eye doctor in 15 years) – but that can be fixed (eventually). The only other optics I am familiar with are regular scopes. I don’t have any extensive red dot/reflex/quick acquisition optic experience.

**animalmother85** · June 15th, 2015, 09:39 PM

Nothing is faster than an eotech sans point-shooting.

**wanneroo** · June 15th, 2015, 10:16 PM

So far I like Eotech but am open to trying others out. I think the Eotech works for just about any situation you are likely to encounter in Pennsylvania.