Red dot 3-4x with decent quality and decent price

[Notalentbum]

I am thinking I'd like to try a red dot on my AR with 3-4x magnification. I don't want to put out the $$$ for an EOTech. I'm thinking something under $150. Anything out there worthwhile?

Matt

 

[42769vette]

Under 150 Id look at the Primary arms site. In that price range If they dont have what you need either modify your needs, or modify your budget.

 

[cedartop]

.. I'm thinking something under $150. Anything out there worthwhile?

Matt

No. Magnification on a red dot for under $150.00? All you will find is junk.

 

[JoshuaW]

I would trust Primary Arms, but you are going to have to spend a little more if you want magnification. I personally started with an magnified red dot, and plan to add the magnifier later. If you wanted to buy it all in a bundle, they have one available for $259 that has the sight, the magnifier, and the mounts.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Vortex-VMX-3T-Magnifier-with-Flip-Mount-p/vmx-3t.htm

 

[dhamby]

I would say the closest you're going to get with a nice product is the Vortex StrikeFire for $170, comes with a 2x magnifier.

 

[Notalentbum]

Between price, quality and magnification, it feels like you are pushing me towards a scope
I didn't want to go to a scope but that may be the better choice. I really wanted to stay open sights but a few range days let me know much past 50yds my vision of target just doesn't cut it. I thought that maybe a mag'd red dot would get me where I'm happy but cost to get what would make me happy isn't in reach. I guess I'll pull one of my other scopes and mount it on my AR and try it out.

Thanks, Matt

 

[BeauBailey]

I would say the closest you're going to get with a nice product is the Vortex StrikeFire for $170, comes with a 2x magnifier.

Has anyone tried these? Was just looking at these on aaoptics.

 

[42769vette]

Has anyone tried these? Was just looking at these on aaoptics.

Its pretty rare you see a negative review on the Strikefire. Most of the time when you do see a negative review its someone talking about how its not as nice as their Aimpoint (which its not, but its not 400 bucks either)

 

[Small's]

The magnifier on the vortex is garbage. I tried it when i first got it and put in the box and never touched it again. Its like looking through a straw. The vortex has been a good red dot for the money but i recently picked up an aimpoint pro and have been sold ever since but its over double the $... I prefer a good 1-4 30mm scope. I run a burris xtr 1-4 and really like it but there are many great scopes out there for the money like the vortex 1-4 or a bushnell 1.25-4 4200 series with the german reticle and illuminated dot, etc. I think you will be dissapointed with the cheap magnifiers like the one on the vortex strikefire . Dont get me wrong im not knocking the strikefire its been great, just its magnifier.

 

[gunworks321]

Its pretty rare you see a negative review on the Strikefire. Most of the time when you do see a negative review its someone talking about how its not as nice as their Aimpoint (which its not, but its not 400 bucks either)

This is so true! I have both. Is the Aimpoint better? I honestly can't tell. They both do the job and hold zero so I guess it comes down to how much you can afford.

 

[42769vette]

The magnifier on the vortex is garbage. I tried it when i first got it and put in the box and never touched it again. Its like looking through a straw.

Agreed. The magnifier is a free bee that comes with it, and its worth just that. IMO if you want a red dot, get a red dot, if you want magnification get magnification.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Primary Arms has the Burris TAC30 Scope 1-4 x 24mm Illuminated Ballistic CQ Reticle on sale for $219.77

https://www.primaryarms.com/Burris-TAC30-Scope-14-x-24mm-Illuminated-Bal-p/bu200433.htm

Primary Arms 1-6X Scope with ACSS Reticle "Advanced Combined Sighting System" $249.99

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-Reticle-p/pa1-6xrbd.htm

Primary Arms 1-4X 24 Illuminated Scope $119.99

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-4X-24-Illuminated-Scope-PA14X-p/pa14x.htm

 

[mrproc1]

Agreed. The magnifier is a free bee that comes with it, and its worth just that. IMO if you want a red dot, get a red dot, if you want magnification get magnification.

I have one this set up, with that beening said dose anyone offer a better magnifier that will srew on to the Vortex??

 

[42769vette]

I have one this set up, with that beening said dose anyone offer a better magnifier that will srew on to the Vortex??

This is a much better option in terms of quality for 229.

Vortex Optics - VMX-3T Magnifier With Flip Mount

Most magnifiers on the market will work with the strikefire, you just have to pay attention to the mounting height.