FYI: I am currently testing the battery life on my TRS-25 red dot sight. It has been "On" in brightness level 4 since 8/24, with no loss of intensity!

This little sight has become very popular, and deservedly so. Its performance is excellent, and its price is right.

As soon as it happens, I will post the battery's time of death.

Awesome, I just got one of these for my sons 20ga slug gun he uses for deer season. Sighted it in on some discounted pumpkins over the weekend. He loves it.

A awesome sight, on about everything i own and has worked perfectly on all just like the price.

I agree...awesome sight! Been on my 15-22 for almost a year and works great?

This thread got me thinking about the battery life on my Primary Arms micro dot. So I did the math and it should last 41 days straight while being on. I'm not going to do that, but it gives me some relief for those days I forget to turn it off.

Anyway, keep us posted on how long yours lasts.

I have had a TRS-25 for year now. It has held zero, has great battery life, and thus far durable. Anyone use a magnifier with it? I have been thinking of getting one.

Still going strong. Red dot appears as bright and sharp as it did last August! Will update again when it dies.....

Great news, I have one on order to install on my new 15-22!

Of course I've always had great results from Bushnell products, so this isn't a big surprise.

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Nice to hear I just picked one up for my new Troy Carbine 556. I knew it was a mini/micro dot but dang that thing is small while very easy to use/see. I think I read somewhere its like 3000 hour battery life. Much better than my $20 BSA red dot on the 15-22. If I leave that sucker on for a day or two its dead. I will say the BSA has been a great little red dot for the money and has held zero no problem.

Love mine!

Just ordered mine today. Looking forward to seeing what it can do!
What kind of mounts did you guys use?

I use a 1" UTG 3-slot riser for full witness with my MagPul front. I swap it out with a scope occasionally, and the UTG/TRS holds zero very well.

Love mine, I got a combo deal at Primary Arms. TRS25 and UTG mid or high mount for 79 shipped.

The UTG mount is decent. I went with the 1/3 cowitness:

Amazon.com: UTG High Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots: Sports & Outdoors

10 bucks.

I use this now instead of my primary arms m4 clone because everytime i took off the m4 and replaced it the POI would change.

I'm debating whether to get a TRS25 or a Vortex SPARC for my Mossberg 930. I know that the TRS25 is less than half the price of the SPARC, but I have been so impressed by Vortex that it's hard not to give them the business. Then again, for the price of the SPARC, I can get the TRS25, a Nordic +2 extension and the extension clamp or the ETA safety. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

I think you would be happy with either.

On almost 6 months, and the red dot is still clear and bright.

Wow... This is amazing.

That isn't the one with the auto shut off after sitting for so many hours is it ? Then comes back on when moved ? I've "heard" some come back on,some stay off. ...Just wondering.

Thanks for the update! I put one on my 15-22 a while ago and really like it. First time I've used one of these type sights.

Thanks for the report. I'm still debating this or a scope, but the price/quality ratio seems to be excellent.

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Are you sure you didn't peel off the little clear sticker with a red dot printed on it?

I also read there is a red dot that has a solar cell that keeps it going too.Not on mine,but was in my directions.

UPDATE: going on 8 months, and the TRS25 dot is still as bright as in August when I turned it on.

To the sceptics up in here, there is no auto shut-off, no solar cell, and yes, I did peel off the little clear sticker with a red dot printed on it.

This thing is amazing!

Keep the reports coming. I love mine.

Hi. I have the SPARC on my M&P 15, and the TRS25 on the 15-22. I think I actually prefer the TRS25. The dot is smaller and keeps its dot shape. On the sparc, the dot looks like a ding in the windshield after a hundred rounds at the range.

The SPARC also has a power button in an exposed spot, so I had to cut the foam out of my rifle case to keep it from pressing it on. Then it has little wires connecting all of the sight adjustment and battery housings, and they are annoying (I think I am going to try to just cut them off)

The TRS25 for half the price is a tidier package.

Anybody been able to self repair these cutting out from .22LR recoil? I've had one living on my 22/45 for a few months and the dot has been either dropping to almost nothing or completely disappearing at least 5-6 times per range trip since day one.

A really light tap on the side of the optic seems to bring it back to life so I've been assuming it's just a battery contact thing but no amount of futzing w/ the spring or cap tension has seemed to fix it so far. I would really like to avoid having to ship it to Bushnell if possible.

I would agree that when it's working, it's a really nice RDS for the money.

Thanks for the update, Guy. Wow, eight months and still going strong. And I was worried when I left mine on overnight!

That is pretty amazing! I remember a guy that deer hunts with us had a red dot on his slug gun, he paid about $350 for it if I remember correctly. He was always replacing batteries. If he left it on all day it would be dead...

I love mine and have never had any issue with it cutting out. First set of batteries and from the sounds of it, the battery will go bad before it is run out of power.

I apologize for asking the obvious, but have you tried changing batteries a couple of times?

You need to ship it back. It has a loose contact inside beyond the battery. They should fix or replace it.

Yeah, no luck unfortunately.

I'll go ahead and get w/ Bushnell tomorrow. Thanks for the replies.

If you turned it on on 8/24/12, then isn't it only 6 months thus far??

You are correct, sir! I'm not good at math

I have been thinking of getting one. Can you post pictures of the red dot?? Thanks.

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No worries. I was heavily connsidering this red dot, and your testing has pretty much convinced me to get one for my 15-22. Thanx.

have one on my Ruger 10/22 -- great addition, ordered another one for the M&P

Here's a review which includes photos of the dot. The lens flare on 7 and 11 power is a non-problem, since 4 or 5 power is plenty bright even in direct sunlight.

Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Review

I shot mine with the Bushy on it this today, very bright sunshine and snow covered background and had it on 5 and it was plenty bright. I actually went with the Bushy because of the 3 MOA dot instead of the massive 6 that a lot of them have.

In the description they state that the battery can last up to 3000 hours which is incredible, but only about 4 months. So your test is blowing that out of the water.

TRS 25 battery is beginning to show signs of fatigue. I had to set it on 6 for today's session. (It's been "on" 4 continually since 8/24/12). Will post again when I replace the battery.

I ended up getting the Bushnell "1x 28mm Multi-Reticle" instead of the TRS 25. Hopefully I get half the battery life you're getting. Thanks for the testing! We should all chip in to get you a new CR2032 battery or two when this is done.

The Bushnell TRS25's battery reached the end of its long and productive life at approximately 11:42 AM, April 3, 2013. The end was sudden, though not unexpected, as the red dot had been weakening for several days. A private memorial service was held at 12 PM today.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charitable organizations.

Ray O'Vac 2032
August 6, 2012-April 3, 2013

Requiescat in Pace

I guess cremation is outta the question

Somewhere around 4500 hours (If my quick math is correct) not shabby at all. Thank for sacrificing that battery for the good of all

Excellent battery life. Thanks for the testing. One time after shooting and cleaning, I put the lens covers back on mine and stored the gun in its case, but then a couple hours later, I had to get it back out and realized the red dot was still on. I freaked out about it a little bit at first, but it's good to know that the battery is good for much longer than that.

I may end up getting a few more of these for guns that I don't even own yet, but may in the future. I think when I bought mine on amazon, I got it for under $75. Walmart has been selling them for $99.