So, I've decided that my birthday present to myself this year will be the Ruger AR-556, which will be my first foray into AR-15 ownership. I would like to get optics for it, since I've only ever used bare iron when shooting any of my firearms thus far.
I would like a decent red-dot sight (as opposed to a scope), mounted for co-witnessing with the onboard F-height A2 front sight, but don't want to pay $400+ for it. I've done a bit of research, and have come up with the following "short list". I'm interested in comments on the listed optics, as well as any suggestions for others (including ones that may cost less than the $150-200 range of the ones listed, if there are any that you think might be suitable).
Based on my reading and understanding of what I'm looking for, I'm really leaning toward the Holosun or the Vortex StrikeFire II. I am very open to being persuaded for or against those, or for something else.
Thanks in advance!
I would like a decent red-dot sight (as opposed to a scope), mounted for co-witnessing with the onboard F-height A2 front sight, but don't want to pay $400+ for it. I've done a bit of research, and have come up with the following "short list". I'm interested in comments on the listed optics, as well as any suggestions for others (including ones that may cost less than the $150-200 range of the ones listed, if there are any that you think might be suitable).
- Holosun HS403G
- AT3 Tactical RD-50
- Vortex StrikeFire II Red/Green SF-RG-501
- Burris 300234 Blastfire III
- Atibal AT-MCRD II
Based on my reading and understanding of what I'm looking for, I'm really leaning toward the Holosun or the Vortex StrikeFire II. I am very open to being persuaded for or against those, or for something else.
Thanks in advance!