An inexpensive scope

[riderrick65]

As a New-B to the AR-15 world I have a question about Red-Dot scopes. I was wondering if any member out here could give me some ideas for a good/inexpensive Red-Dot. As of right now I have a Spikes complete lower on order and I still haven't decided on a complete upper yet but it will be of the 2.23/5.56 caliber. Right now I have a M&P 15-22 with a Tru-Glo Red-Dot which is great for the .22Lr but I don't think it would stand up to the recoil of the higher caliber .223/5.56 Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Gunslinger808]

For inexpensive I like the Vortex red dots, at about $175 they're darn good.
Yeah, I know that's not all that cheap, but they work and don't fall apart when used on an AR.
Cheaper red dots will work, but have a high failure rate.

 

[WillP]

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[JaPes]

Primary Arms has always been good to me:

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_s/586.htm

I own a Primary Arms M3 Clone & a Primary Arms 3 x Magnifier. Works great.

I also have a Bushnell Tactical 1X32 Dot. It is my favorite dot.

Bushnell - 1x MP

The Bushnell is currently mounted on my 15-22, but it's built to withstand center-fire AR stresses.

 

[riderrick65]

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Thnx. everyone for the great info. will be sure to check out all recommendations. Merry Christmas!

 

[riderrick65]

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I love my Vortex Strikefire. Was able to snag it for $119 on Black Friday. It's a great sight that's very much worth a look.

Thanks for the info. WillP, I did a lot of research and surfing the internet for a good price, the best I could do was $165.00 @ Slingmaster.org and that includes the high rise mount w/free shipping.

 

[WillP]

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[riderrick65]

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No problem Rick. PSA just had them for $129 but I guess they sold out. You still got a good deal. You will find that it's still worth that price. Please post your opinion when you receive it.

This is it on my Sport.

I sure will but it might be awhile, since I'm waiting on my Spikes complete lower, then I still haven't decided on what upper I want so it may be a few months down the road ..... I have been all over the internet and everything is sold out! By the way what brand is your cantilever mount? I like the looks of that better than the straight up one. Also how does that co-witness with you iron sights? By the way, nice lookn rig!

 

[PunisherBane]

I also have a Bushnell Tactical 1X32 Dot. It is my favorite dot.

The Bushnell is currently mounted on my 15-22, but it's built to withstand center-fire AR stresses.

i ordered one of these and it just arrived today i cant wait to try it out on my M&P

 

[WillP]

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[riderrick65]

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Good deal Will, I'll get an order off to Amazon this weekend. Like I mentioned in my other post it may be awhile before I can post any pics. of my AR-15 semi build, but once I get all of the parts I should be good to go.

 

[WillP]

Good deal Will, I'll get an order off to Amazon this weekend. Like I mentioned in my other post it may be awhile before I can post any pics. of my AR-15 semi build, but once I get all of the parts I should be good to go.

Glad I could help. Looking forward to seeing it when it's done.

 

[MichiganScott]

I also have a Bushnell Tactical 1X32 Dot. It is my favorite dot.

Bushnell - 1x MP

I've got them on two of my AR's. Cabela's currently has them on sale for $119.00.

 

[riderrick65]

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I love my Vortex Strikefire. Was able to snag it for $119 on Black Friday. It's a great sight that's very much worth a look.

Hey there Will, remember I mentioned that I had placed an order with Slingmaster.org for the Vortex Strikefire well it came today! Talk about fast shipping, it was ordered on the 26th and it arrived today the 29th! Great place to do business with. I will be sure to post some pics. when AR is finished

 

[WillP]

Hey there Will, remember I mentioned that I had placed an order with Slingmaster.org for the Vortex Strikefire well it came today! Talk about fast shipping, it was ordered on the 26th and it arrived today the 29th! Great place to do business with. I will be sure to post some pics. when AR is finished

Very cool! Can't wait to see it. What do you think of it so far?

 

[Damocles]

Bushnell TRS-25. About $80 and with the right riser you can co-witness with your iron sights. It is small and lightweight too.

 

[riderrick65]

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Very cool! Can't wait to see it. What do you think of it so far?

That is one Sweet Lookn Red Dot .... Since it might be awhile before I get my AR-15 upper & lower, I just might go ahead and mount it on my M&P 15-22 just to try it out

 

[WillP]

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[EdNewman]

Just picked up an NcStar 3-9x to play around with. Not bad performance for $100

 

[rojodiablo]

Just picked up an NcStar 3-9x to play around with. Not bad performance for $100

Very hit and miss on holding zero.

I have 2 of them, neither holds for more than 10 shots. (I got them from a vendor next to us at a show last year.)

SOme seem to work well, so it's not a 100% thing, but I know that one I had did not like being bounced at all.