Sport Optics Questions

[tacMP15]

So now that I have my MP15 Sport zero'd in and feeling comfortable with the iron sights, I'm itching for a red dot.

I know you can't go wrong with EOTech or Aimpoint's, but for my purposes I don't have the need to drop that much for an optic.

What are some good budget optics?

How should it be setup with the MBUS flip up still mounted for backup?

Will a riser be necessary?

Thanks for all the great help you all have provided me

 

[cyphertext]

A Bushnell TRS-25 with a UTG .83 riser is a great budget red dot set up. You should also look at Primary Arms, as they have good red dots for those on a budget as well.

 

[shawn mccarver]

The best "budget" optic is to stay with your iron sights. Budget optics will just fail eventually. You got a nice rifle (albeit an economy model - some traditional AR features missing, but the ones left off are probably not needed unless you are going to the Middle East, in which case, you will get a "real one" given to you), but just because you got a nice rifle, there is no reason to skimp on accessories. You wouldn't use a crappy magazine and turn your rifle into a "jammamatic," would you? Get a nice optic from Aimpoint. T1 seems a good choice these days. Or, a Comp M4.

 

[oligoodday]

have a vortex sparc & a primary arms micro md06. both are awesome red dots that wont brake the bank. highly recommend either 1

 

[ASTMedic]

I got a primary arms dot and it's not a bad optic. Not top of the line but works for what I need out of it. If all else fails I have the irons

 

[JRWnTN]

The Aimpoint PRO is about $400 and includes the mount.

The Bushnell TRS-25 seems to work OK and sells for about $100. If was tempted to spend more, I'd save up for the Aimpoint.

 

[TheMaineEvent]

I have a Primary Arms red dot on my Sport and it's been great. It's held zero, uses one AA battery (going on two years with it), and has a sold company behind it.

 

[laskt9]

I have a vortex red dot. Can't remember the name of it. Comes with an ar mount and the 2x magnifier

 

[johnjeff]

+1 on the Bushnell TRS-25 and UTG riser. Works great.

 

[Gischileu]

have a vortex sparc & a primary arms micro md06. both are awesome red dots that wont brake the bank. highly recommend either 1

I'll second the recommendation for the Vortex Sparc! For ~$190 you get the red dot, mount, and a 2x multiplier (which I don't use). It sets up for absolute co-witness, or lower 1/3rd based on which included mount parts you use. Vortex has great glass and a great warranty - hard to go wrong. I picked up a set of Butler Creek flip up caps and a kill flash as well (listed on the same page on Amazon). It's a 2 moa red dot.

Okay, it's not a combat optic like the ACOGs I have on my SCAR's, but will more than get the job done till I can swing another ACOG. Who knows, with use I might decide I don't need the ADOG...

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[tacMP15]

Thanks for the helpful input guys!

Still haven't decided what I am going to do, however I wanted to share that the Bushnell TRS-25 is Amazon.com : Bushnell Trophy Red Dot TRS-25 3 MOA Red Dot Reticle Riflescope, 1x25mm (Matte) : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aLtjFdxmL.@@AMEPARAM@@41aLtjFdxmL for $69.99 shipped

 

[naturally aspirated]

Check out your local Armslist for optics. I've seen Aimpoint PRO's for as low as $300.

 

[ma deuce]

I recently got a Vortex Sparc for $160, on sale. It came with risers and shim for four different heights, the highest of which is 1/3 co-witness with my MBUS. It was easy to mount, easy to zero, and so far, it's worked great. I like the 2 MOA dot.

 

[eschoendorff]

I have a couple Primary Arms micro dots. No complaints. They do what they are supposed to do.

Primary Arms is an easy outfit to deal with. I look forward to my purchases with them.

 

[Travis15R]

I am in the same position. While I would like an Aimpoint I just cant justify the cost for the amount I currently shoot my AR

 

[eschoendorff]

My understanding is that the Primary Arms micro dots are Aimpoint clones. Not sure if that is true, but I went with the Primary Arms dots due to their cost and all the good reviews on various sites on the internet.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-Micro-Dot-With-Fixed-Base-and-AR-Mnt-p/md-07-utg.htm

 

[SickMAK90]

I like my PA micro with ADM mount pretty well so far. I also have an Aimpoint ML3, but I am digging how small and light the micro is. The PA micro's are sort of an Aimpoint clone. The size, and controls are similar. The Tango Down micro cover will even work with a little modifying.

 

[Kevinl86]

Did you guys go with the medium or high risers?
Is there a big difference other than height of the two?
I was thinking about a medium riser as the high one just looks.. too high.

 

[stavman11]

I would have to agree.... if ya go Cheap.. Youll get what ya Pay For....

Love my EoTech 553.... im not really a Red Dot fan... i Like the Halo style Better... easier to acquire the Target for me....

Spend the $$$ youll thank us later

 

[ASTMedic]

Did you guys go with the medium or high risers?
Is there a big difference other than height of the two?
I was thinking about a medium riser as the high one just looks.. too high.

Riser height is more about how you want your BUS to co-witness than the function of the optic. I would say try and keep the optic as low to the bore as possible though.