Which reflex/holographic sight?

[Kayback]

I use the Vortex Strikefire red/green dot. I used to have it on my 15-22 but I now have it on my AR. Its plenty bright enough for me in the sunlight and it holds its zero. Excellent optic for $135 at opticsplanet, I think its a little higher now though.

That was before I had one. I have now tried one and it works.

Much to my amazement, but it does work. I wouldn't call it "quality" which is what the above post was about. It is a cheap plinker scope.

I've only ever used NC Star stuff on Airsoft before, but as I said I got it in trade and wanted to try it out. I am not out of pocket any if it dies.

This time last year I didn't own a 15-22, nor want one. I can get pretty much all my low cost training kicks with my GBB M4. I don't even need to go to the range to do it.

Then I tried one.

KBK

 

[yugowego]

Go Aimpoint or Go Home!... j/k... All i run now is Aimpoints... H-1 on my 15-22 to be exact.

 

[Tommy kaira]

I use the Vortex Strikefire red/green dot. I used to have it on my 15-22 but I now have it on my AR. Its plenty bright enough for me in the sunlight and it holds its zero. Excellent optic for $135 at opticsplanet, I think its a little higher now though.

And it's handling the recoil OK on the AR?

 

[Airrage]

why don't you just go with both! ACOG TA31 4X32 scope with Docter auto red dot Black.

 

[Ghost_Soldier]

And it's handling the recoil OK on the AR?

Yes, it does just fine on the AR. Its rated to handle the recoil of a .375 H&H mag

 

[Ghost_Soldier]

If you want something with a little bit of magnification that's not $1200 look at the Burris AR-332 3x and the burris AR-536 5x. Opticsplanet has them for around $330-$400, I'm not sure if you could get these in the UK though.

 

[batesy]

Does anyone have input on the Sightmark Ultra Shot QD Reflex Sight? Sorry if this a bit of high-jacking...I am in the same situation as you!
Cheers.

 

[Tommy kaira]

Go for it Batesy! I've read an interesting review of that one too.

 

[BillK01]

Does anyone have input on the Sightmark Ultra Shot QD Reflex Sight? Sorry if this a bit of high-jacking...I am in the same situation as you!
Cheers.

I just bought one at Dunhams on Sunday using a 20% off coupon I got from them. Ended up being $79.99.

Have not shot it yet but first impressions are it's fairly sturdy - but I'm not thrilled with the knob you change reticles with - there seems to be too much play in it - even when it clicks and you pick the reticle you want it can still move a bit either way changing the reticle position slightly left or right. The QD lever seems to hold solid enough - however there's still some up and down play in it even when secured.

I plan to shoot with it this weekend and will report back. I'm used to my Leupold VariX III on my Browning A-Bolt and the Swarovski on my dad's A-Bolt so I'm slightly spoiled by optics but for $79 (or even $99) it doesn't seem too bad.

 

[Dikinalaska]

And it's handling the recoil OK on the AR?

FWIW I've got the strikefire as well and love it! I use it on my .223 just about as much as my 15-22 and haven't had a single issue. Zero is about 3 inches left at 100 yds on the .223 vs 15-22, so it's real easy to sight in when I switch it over. Just got lucky I guess. Now I haven't had a lot of experience with the "big 3", but I'm completely satisfied with the strikefire for what I want it to do. I'm with everyone else that said try and find what you'll be using it most for and go from there. There's seldom something that works perfect in every situation

 

[Gamecock]

You don't need to spend $450+ on the sights for your 15-22.

While this is true, I have two riflescopes that cost as much or more than the rifles they are on. The idea of optics costing as much as the gun is normal to me.

 

[Desert Five-0]

I sometimes think I am the only one who shoots with just iron sights.

 

[Kayback]

While this is true, I have two riflescopes that cost as much or more than the rifles they are on. The idea of optics costing as much as the gun is normal to me.

I understand that and think it is a great idea too. The general idea behind it is that you aren't limiting the firearm's capability by putting a scope on it that can't match the rifle's performance.

If you are trying to do something with a 15-22 that you can't do with a cheaper scope, especially a zero magnification red dot, the you bought the wrong rifle.

The 15-22 is not a tack driver. If you want a super expensive scope on it, great. Go for it. But you should honestly consider buying a more accurate rifle if that's your thing.

Throw in the fact they aren't meant to HALO from 44 000', survive an IED, be able to return fire while covered in blood and guts or be humped through the dusty plains of the 'Stan for 4 years in a row you hardly need an optic that will stand up to that abuse. I seriously doubt the 15-22 will survive that.

A lot of what you are paying for with things like the Aimpoints, Trijicons and to some degree the Eotech is the ruggedness to do all that.

If you WANT to spend that much on a sight, go for it. I'm not stopping you. I'm just asking you consider what you are doing.

KBK

 

[roadkill45]

considering the EOtech was just sitting on the self since it did not have a host is why i put it on an inexpensive .22, why let it go to waste. you said you have a strikefire on an AR, i have one on my cheap *** DPMS that i built, but would not put it on my Noveske. I have enough AR's, 21 years retired Army DAV, so i have put several sighting system through their paces and the EO has never faulted save for battery. the older ones had their issues, but the newer transverse mounted CR123 battery XPS or EXPS ones with an aftermarket aluminum shroud are great. i have never replaced a part on an eotech, although i have sent a couple aimpoints back due to black dots on the inside of the lens, one that would go out every time you shot, a short somewhere. AP has the advantage in battery time, but since i retired i don't need to leave my scope on for 5 years in the armory. chevy vs ford

buy the bright dot by Vortex from Primary Arms for your 15-22 plinker and you will be happy. or go back to airsoft.

 

[AimlessRolling]

sightmark

Does anyone have input on the Sightmark Ultra Shot QD Reflex Sight? Sorry if this a bit of high-jacking...I am in the same situation as you!
Cheers.

i have the sightmark ultra shot pro spec NV QD and it gets the job done, nice piece of hardware for the price and i also have the sightmark 5X tactical magnifier (with slide to side) as well. when i want distance, just use the QD to take off the sightmarks and place a Nikon 3-9x40 prostaff (also with QD mount) in their place.

i bought the rifle a couple of years ago to teach my son to shoot. he's 9 now and getting a lightweight hunter in .243 cal for christmas.

have fun