Best red dot sight for a ar15?

[daad45]

Looking for a decent red dot sight for my ar15 under $200 since my eyes aren’t what they used to be.

 

[John from MD]

Looking for a decent red dot sight for my ar15 under $200 since my eyes aren’t what they used to be.

I was using one of these before I switched to a prism sight. It has a 3 moa dot that is nice and bright and doesn't flair as much compared to the Vortecs and others I have tried.

Bushnell AR Optics TRS-26 Red Dot Sight 1x 26mm 3 MOA Dot Integral

The Bushnell AR Optics TRS-26 Red Dot goes beyond its historic predecessor with improvements in several key areas. The TRS-26 is powered by a...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Growler215]

I like the Holosun 403c or 403c-gr. Solar and shake awake, 50,000 hr battery life.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

I like the Holosun 403c or 403c-gr. Solar and shake awake, 50,000 hr battery life.

^this. Your best option at the price point mentioned no doubt. That said, the Sig Romeo5 is pretty tough to beat at around $125 (used to be able to find them for under $100). I’d still go with the Holosun personally since budget allows.

 

[Ammo Jon]

Whats this have to do with gun shows?

 

[Blaster229]

Whats this have to do with gun shows?

Because if you have a gun with a red dot installed on it, it shows what kind of sight it is. Duh.

 

[daad45]

I was using one of these before I switched to a prism sight. It has a 3 moa dot that is nice and bright and doesn't flair as much compared to the Vortecs and others I have tried.

Bushnell AR Optics TRS-26 Red Dot Sight 1x 26mm 3 MOA Dot Integral

The Bushnell AR Optics TRS-26 Red Dot goes beyond its historic predecessor with improvements in several key areas. The TRS-26 is powered by a...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[daad45]

Thanks

 

[outrider58]

Sig Sauer Romeo 5

Avoid buying them from Ebay. Lots of knock-offs there.

ROMEO5 1x20 mm

Robust, compact red dot sight with 1x aiming solution optimized for today's MSR rifles, shotguns, carbines, submachine guns, and full-sized handguns.

www.sigsauer.com

 

[Coehorn]

Vortex Spitfire. Prism. Sits on my 300BLK home defense rifle.

Two etched black circles are always visible. Great for folks with oldish eyes. Makes for very fast target acquisition.

Red/Green. Six brightness settings for each. E/W caps with built-in screw drivers.

150 on sale at Midway USA. So good I bought two.

 

[Baldheaded]

all mentioned so far are solid bets. I have them all. If you can get one on sale the Primary Arms Six 1x Microprism would be a good choice also. But still probably a little bit over $200.

 

[Tracker12]

Hard to beat a Holosun

 

[Biggfoot44]

Whats this have to do with gun shows?

He's doing research in anticipation of shopping at one of the 6 upcoming gun shows ?

 

[Sgt. Psycho]

Vortex Spitfire. Prism. Sits on my 300BLK home defense rifle.

Two etched black circles are always visible. Great for folks with oldish eyes. Makes for very fast target acquisition.

Red/Green. Six brightness settings for each. E/W caps with built-in screw drivers.

150 on sale at Midway USA. So good I bought two.

Do you notice a slightly negative magnification with yours or does it seem like a true zero magnification?

 

[Coehorn]

I notice no negative magnification. Crystal clear glass too.

That large black circle is great. Torso/doorframe width inside a house.

Go to Vortex and they list the etched circles in millimeters.

 

[umgoblue]

all mentioned so far are solid bets. I have them all. If you can get one on sale the Primary Arms Six 1x Microprism would be a good choice also. But still probably a little bit over $200.

Yes...still a bit over $200. I just placed an order for the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism Scope - Green Illuminated ACSS Cyclops Reticle - Gen II for $212. It's on backorder from Primary Arms, however, with an estimated ship date of June if you're willing to wait. Not only do I have old eyes, but I'm also afflicted with astigmatism. Unfortunately, I have the starburst effect with all my red dots including my Sig Sauer Romeo 5. So fingers crossed that a prism scope will work out.

 

[TI-tick]

I agree with post #7 above. I have one (maybe an earlier version) and if you're looking for a budget red dot < 200 you can't go wrong with that IMO.

Never had any issues with mine.

 

[Baldheaded]

Yes...still a bit over $200. I just placed an order for the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism Scope - Green Illuminated ACSS Cyclops Reticle - Gen II for $212. It's on backorder from Primary Arms, however, with an estimated ship date of June if you're willing to wait. Not only do I have old eyes, but I'm also afflicted with astigmatism. Unfortunately, I have the starburst effect with all my red dots including my Sig Sauer Romeo 5. So fingers crossed that a prism scope will work out.

I just ordered the PA SLx 1x in green also. I didn't want to wait so I got mine from Sportsman's. They were in stock at $250.

 

[John from MD]

Yes...still a bit over $200. I just placed an order for the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism Scope - Green Illuminated ACSS Cyclops Reticle - Gen II for $212. It's on backorder from Primary Arms, however, with an estimated ship date of June if you're willing to wait. Not only do I have old eyes, but I'm also afflicted with astigmatism. Unfortunately, I have the starburst effect with all my red dots including my Sig Sauer Romeo 5. So fingers crossed that a prism scope will work out.

I'm glad I got the same scope a couple of months ago. I love the SLx micro prisms for the same reason, I have old astigmatic eyes. I have a GLx 1x on order for my 300 BO dissent pistol. I have switched all of my red dots over to the GLx scopes and now I enjoy shooting them much more.

For the OP, Primary Arms gives you a discount if you are LEO, active or retired and Military the same.

 

[Baldheaded]

I'm glad I got the same scope a couple of months ago. I love the SLx micro prisms for the same reason, I have old astigmatic eyes. I have a GLx 1x on order for my 300 BO dissent pistol. I have switched all of my red dots over to the GLx scopes and now I enjoy shooting them much more.

For the OP, Primary Arms gives you a discount if you are LEO, active or retired and Military the same.

Any discount for DOD employees?