Choosing a Red Dot Optic - help me decide

[ES13Raven]

I don't want to throw too much money when choosing my optic for my 15-22. I'm trying to keep it under $150.

So far, I'm comparing the Bushnell TRS-25 and the Primary Arms Micro Dot. The TRS-25 is less expensive - is the PA any better?

Do I need a riser for both of these? Maybe a UTG Medium Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots?

 

[w0ady]

ive seen most people recommending the PA over the bushnell, not sure about the riser though sorry.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

For most purposes, the TRS-25 and PA MicroDot are the same. As far as the mount... the TRS has a fixed base and the PA has a removable base. Both require risers for an AR platform. Primary Arms also sells the TRS, and has a choice of risers for these optics.

 

[Defiantly_Sane]

I had picked up the TRS-25. No complaints with it so far.

I did pick up a riser so that I could flip up the folding MBUS sights and still use them through the TRS-25 if need be. The UTG Medium Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots was the perfect height.

 

[bad_man_ one]

This is from another thread.
No risers required.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...3-4x-red-dot-scope-15-22-a.html#post136581208
Regards,
BM1

 

[stormspotter]

A couple weeks ago I picked up a like new Vortex Strikefire red dot only off ebay for $125.

I have one on my M&P15 5.56 and am happy with both.

 

[Kayback]

Personally I'd rate the Primary Arms quality control higher than the Bushnell. It is also closer to an H-1's design.

The PA magnifier is also easier to line up than the Bushnell. The PA's also gave nice bundle packages.

 

[BillyJack2012]

PA has done great on my M&P 15 OR. I'll be getting the micro for mt 15-22 and 2 micro reflex for my pistols. Outstanding customer service and the CEO is responsive when he's in country. Shipping freaks everyone out it's so fast.

 

[MichiganScott]

I have a Bushnell 1x MP sight on mine as does my wife. A mini sight would be nice, but the MP does not require a riser and is built like a tank. Old reviews show some problems, but they have apparently been corrected.

 

[Martimus]

Personally I'm really happy with my purchases from Primary Arms. I have a PA M3-style optic for my M&P15 and a PA Micro Dot for my Beretta CX4. Both do what they were advertised to do... and didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

The only thing I don't like about the Micro Dot are the bikini covers. I know that I can fit a Butler Creek scope cover on the objective side of the Micro Dot. Unfortunately I've not yet found anything that will fit securely on the eyepiece side of the Micro Dot.

 

[rraisley]

+1 on the PA M3. I'd tried a friend's red-dot, and wasn't sure I'd ever like one. I DEFINITELY like the M3.

 

[ES13Raven]

I'm new to optics - what advantages does the M3 style have over the Micro Dot?

 

[k-dog]

Bushnell TRS-25

 

[Kayback]

I'm new to optics - what advantages does the M3 style have over the Micro Dot?

Subjective. Personally I prefer the smaller diameter tubes because they weigh less, clutter your overall view less, and you can use them as semi decent rear ghost ring sights if the dot goes down at close range.

They are a smaller tube though, which lets through less light, there is more clutter where you are actually looking, they lack certain things like the built in sun shades on the larger sights.

 

[Seanie boy 1986]

I have a PA M4 red dot on my 15-22, over 2k rounds with it on my riffle and it kills everything I put that dot on and still holds zero

 

[sharkbit]

i have the Bushnell TRS-25 and am happy with it.

 

[lard]

Love the TRS-25.

 

[ES13Raven]

I went with the TRS-25 and UTG medium riser. 120 reviews at Optics Planet and it got 4.7/5 stars - good enough for me.

 

[Plinker1962]

I don't know if you know but red dots are good for close to medium range targets. Tuning down the red dot (smaller) you may be able to have good shots out to 100 yds. Red dot sights are used for quick acquisition of a target and actually took the place of iron sights when it was first introduced. If your battery takes a dump, all you're going to have is an empty tube unless you can find a red dot to fit your 15-22 that co-witnesses. Hey, you didn't ask for this info now, did you? LOL

 

[rcpaul]

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