Bushnell TRS-25

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

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

Yeah, no luck unfortunately.

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

 

[Drag]

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

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

 

[Guy A]

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

 

[jj2am44]

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

 

[Drag]

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

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.

 

[Bob_the_golfer]

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

 

[Guy A]

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

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

 

[Buckskinner]

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.

 

[Guy A]

At last.....

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.

 

[CharlesWA]

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.

 

[Guy A]

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

 

[cjt50]

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

 

[MrBoxx]

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.