Yes, I know get an Aimpoint.

 

But anywho.... Anybody have the Bushnell? Lots written about Vortex, and the TRS25, not so much the 32.

Vortex.  Just cause of the warranty.  No questions asked.  Forever.  I've had good experiences with their products

 

Looks like bushnell has a similar guarantee but its for a one year period.  

Have you thought at all about the new Primary Arms 30mm?? Alot of people speak highly of these and they are affordable. The customer service from those guys is supposed to be top notch. I think they are like $69.

EDIT: Here's the link. They have a bunch of micros available also. https://www.primaryarms.com/category-s/5695.htm

-carl

Vortex Strikefire has been offered on Palmetto State Arms on sale for $127 shipped on more than one occasion.  Worth keeping an eye out for.

 

Have used many different ones within circle of fellow AR shooters.  TRS-25, Sparc, and Strikefire all are well liked lower cost substitutes for Aimpoint.  Primary Arms are very good also.  Great customer service there.   I have an old PA M4 now on a AR style 9MM carbine and like it a lot.

 

Remember, we a less than a month from "Black Friday".  Unless your in a hurry, I suspect lots of good deals will be appearing around that time.   Vendors will be hungry between then and the Newtown anniversary, from that date till Christmas, I'm not quite sure what will happen.

Rather have a Sparc 2 moa for $170 free shipping?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/676440-REG/Vortex_SPRC_SPARC_Red_Dot_Scope.html

 

 

 

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Vortex Strikefire has been offered on Palmetto State Arms on sale for $127 shipped on more than one occasion.  Worth keeping an eye out for.

 

Have used many different ones within circle of fellow AR shooters.  TRS-25, Sparc, and Strikefire all are well liked lower cost substitutes for Aimpoint.  Primary Arms are very good also.  Great customer service there.   I have an old PA M4 now on a AR style 9MM carbine and like it a lot.

 

Remember, we a less than a month from "Black Friday".  Unless your in a hurry, I suspect lots of good deals will be appearing around that time.   Vendors will be hungry between then and the Newtown anniversary, from that date till Christmas, I'm not quite sure what will happen.

 

 

so glad you pointed this out. i now plan to hold off on a few different items

There a couple of price points as I see it..

 

the <$70 range which is the TRS25 and the Primary Arms

 

Then there is the $90 $130-ish range which appears to be the Vortex Strike fire.. and just now seeing the TRS32

 

then after that I thought you just head up into $200+ area..  but now John above cited the Sparc for less than $200...

 

...so much research to do..  but then of course there's the look..   you've got the short fatter ones.. and the long thinner ones..

I prefer the smaller lighter ones as I have an eotech and sparc.  Also helps with my field of vision when shooting.   

Ive been running a TRS25 for almost 2 years now ion my AR ..its been aces.. Got it at cabelas for $69 (with coupon)..after I registered it Bushnell sent me an offer for an additional 2 year no questions asked replacement plan(covers defects, loss and damage in full) for $15...not a bad option for $85 total

I cant speak for anything else, however, i picked up a Strikefire during one of Palmetto's $119 sales and love it. This past weekend I was shooting some steel targets at Dix at 200 yards and actually hitting them! Something to note.........that was the first time for me shooting anything further then 100 yards. As much as Id love an EOTech or some fancy Acog thing--a-majamy (which I had the opportunity to handle and use as well this past weekend) I know that I dont need to spend big money on that kind of technology or power to shoot paper and rubber bouncy targets. But on the flip side I didnt want some knock off copy or cheap-o sight. The Vortex line seemed to fit that bill. Needless to say, Im happy with the purchase.

+ 1 on the Vortex Strikefire & the Primary Arms Micro Dots.

 

The Strikefire was my first RDS and its still running without issues after using it in 2x carbine classes and maybe 2000+ rounds.

 

I was also very surprised at the Primary Arms Micro Dot in that it's taken a beating and it's still holding a zero. I've used the Primary Arms Micro Dot on 2x other carbine classes and have it mounted on my go-to/beater AR and use that every time I shoot my AR's at the range. You cant beat it for the money. I'm contemplating getting another one.

FYI, Cabelas has a special offer posted... TRS-32 for $100

FYI, Cabelas has a special offer posted... TRS-32 for $100

I know. That's what got me starting this thread. 99 vs Vortex 120

I'd still go with vortex.