What's the best low cost red dot?

[Reggywill]

Looking for a red dot for my Ruger SR556E but don't want to spent a ton of money. Pref. less than $100 but not sure what will actually hold up. Heard BSA's are pretty good. Any advice?

 

[mvician]

Primary Arms

 

[turnerdye1]

another primary arms... about as cheap as you can get for a decent optic. if you wanna spend a bit more go with the vortex strikefire

 

[netsecurity]

Also check out Tactical Red Dot Sight (SM13041) | Sightmark.

 

[Booya]

Looking for a red dot for my Ruger SR556E but don't want to spent a ton of money. Pref. less than $100 but not sure what will actually hold up. Heard BSA's are pretty good. Any advice?

Primary Arms

another primary arms... about as cheap as you can get for a decent optic. if you wanna spend a bit more go with the vortex strikefire

Primary Arms

 

[42769vette]

pa is your only option in that pricerange thats any count. i think this was ask yesterday so you might scroll around and see what that thread came up with

 

[heffe3434]

And another one for Primary arms. I don't personally own one but I have three buddies that have one on their AR's. They are bright and tough.

 

[tradertator]

Also check out Tactical Red Dot Sight (SM13041) | Sightmark.

I've had 2 Sightmark red dots, both were junk.

 

[tgmorris99]

Primary Arms

^This

Plus, their customer service, should you ever need it, is top notch.

 

[scott delaney]

i am having good luck with my BSA

 

[gunman41mag]

I have a AIMPOINT, it's not cheap, but it's what our military uses

 

[swmp9jrm]

A bit more than $100, but my brother and I have several Vortex Strikefire red dots that have worked well.

 

[netsecurity]

I've had 2 Sightmark red dots, both were junk.

Really? I've not bought their red dots, but their magnifiers, and regular scopes are great quality and value. I assumed their red dots were also pretty good. Of course, you can't compare them to a real Aimpoint, since they cost less than $100. Most of their smaller red dots are rated 4/5 on opticsplanet. I'm curious how tradertator would rate the PA red dot, which probably has similar specs.

 

[esrice]

Primary Arms

 

[tradertator]

Really? I've not bought their red dots, but their magnifiers, and regular scopes are great quality and value. I assumed their red dots were also pretty good. Of course, you can't compare them to a real Aimpoint, since they cost less than $100. Most of their smaller red dots are rated 4/5 on opticsplanet. I'm curious how tradertator would rate the PA red dot, which probably has similar specs.

I run my stuff pretty hard, and the cheaper stuff doesn't tend to keep up. I've worn out stuff from Tasco, Simmons, BSA, Barska, etc..... I've learned to "buy once, cry once", and tend to stick with Eotech, Aimpoint, Trijicon, Leupold, etc.....

My only experience with Primary Arms is from playing with one mounted in a Kalinka mount on an AK. It seemed to be pretty decent for the money. He later traded it out for a Belarus PK-01V. I was so impressed with it, I bought one for my Arsenal SGL.

 

[Goober135]

I was debating on going the BSA route myself.

That was until I created a thread similar to yours and was BOMBARDED by Primary Arms votes.

Soooo, I gave into the pressure, and now have a PA Micro Dot on it's way!

 

[TwinSix]

PA Red Dot

I had been debating the same things too... I wanted to see if I liked the Red Dot Set up before I invested more in an optic than the rifle itself cost.

So I ordered a PA Micro, and it should be here today. They have fast shipping, and so far they have been excellent to respond to Questions.

Is there a Gear/Range report on this yet? If not, I may have to take some notes this weekend when I get it all mounted and initiailly tested.

 

[WebSnyper]

I had been debating the same things too... I wanted to see if I liked the Red Dot Set up before I invested more in an optic than the rifle itself cost.

So I ordered a PA Micro, and it should be here today. They have fast shipping, and so far they have been excellent to respond to Questions.

Is there a Gear/Range report on this yet? If not, I may have to take some notes this weekend when I get it all mounted and initiailly tested.

There are a few of them... here's just one, but we could always use more.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-primary_arms_aimpoint_clones.html#post802923

I have a PA red dot, but not the Micro, so I would be interested as would others I am sure.

 

[Bane_FTW]

I've heard good things about Vortex and Primary Arms.

 

[BluDeuce]

I have had my bushnell tactical red dot for a few yrs with no probs. cost around $150.

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