Red Dot question- have an ancient tasco propoint- should I get something else?

[gzimm]

I have a Tasco pro point dot site from probably 20 years ago. It still works and I threw it on the 15-22 for my first trip to the indoor range today. It worked just fine, although it seems a little small in diameter (30mm) compared to modern sights.

The rings are definitely too low. I couldn't pop up my magpul sights and see 'em with the pro point on there.

1) Should I keep the pro point? Or are the newer knock-offs like the primary arms M4 clone better?

2) What kind of mount or rings should I use?

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Those old Tasco red dots are quite good. I have three from the same era (I'm guessing yours is a PDP2). They have been terrorized on 9mm and 45ACP handguns and with 5.56 rifles... never skipped a beat. With the 15-22 I used very low rings and a Tapco 3/4'' composite riser for absolute co-witness Picatinny-Style Riser Mount AR-15 Flattop. Curious... where was yours made? The three that I have were made in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Are the new red dots like Primary Arms better? I like the PA MicroDot on my 15-22. It is small and light and can be mounted further forward on the receiver than the Tasco with a long length riser. As far as quality... it would be tough for any dime store optic to hold up to the abuse that the PDP2 have a reputation for enduring

 

[chuck s]

Pretty sure a half inch riser will bring the sight up to the right height to co-witness with the iron sights. The first dot I had on mine was very similar to yours.

50 yards, unsupported (standing). I think this was three magazines. As fast as I could put the dot back on target and fire, I was getting ready to leave the range.



-- Chuck

 

[gzimm]

It's made in Japan. Guess I'll keep it. I ordered some warne quick release AR-15 extra-high scope rings. They're backordered. I'm thinking about just getting the 1/2" riser....

 

[mn_doggie]

I have a Tasco ProPoint on one of my other carbines. It's the red/green dot 40mm? version sold by WalMart.

I was considering replacing it with the used Aimpoint CompL2 I recently acquired. Tried tehm both and put the Tasco back on.

Some of the Tascos just plain work very well.

 

[MAD FALCON]

Since you already have it, find out what rings you need to get the right height and use it till your bored. Why buy a new cheap one that might not last when you dont have too. Im just sayin

 

[chuck s]

Mine is a ProPoint by Tasco and there's a marking on it that reads "PDP 3S7 Made in Korea "JH".

Works well. She's been in a drawer a couple of years and lit right up when I turned the knob.

I think it's a 5 MOA dot. I've no idea where the box, etc. went.

-- Chuck

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Here's my Tasco on a 3/4'' riser.



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[ChattanoogaPhil]

Mine is a ProPoint by Tasco and there's a marking on it that reads "PDP 3S7 Made in Korea "JH".

Works well. She's been in a drawer a couple of years and lit right up when I turned the knob.

I think it's a 5 MOA dot. I've no idea where the box, etc. went.

-- Chuck

I wonder what the significance is between Tasco Propoint and Propoint by Tasco?

Here's how mine are marked.







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[Jswiney9]

those older tasco red dots take some major abuse very well. I say keep it til it (if ever) quits working!

 

[chuck s]

Not sure the significance of the "by Tasco" marking but thought it interesting enough to point out.

I noted the PDP 3S7 model (that I have) was well thought of on a shotgun forum when I was searching the model number.

-- Chuck