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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .50AE optics suggestions

Posted: 1/12/2015 9:59:19 AM EDT

I know the Aimpoint T1 is popular but it's also $600-$700. Any suggestions for around $200 that can take the punishment of a .50AE?

Posted: 1/12/2015 7:48:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Tag for info.

I've used an EoTech 512 (still a little above your price range) and a Bushnell Holosight (smaller un-armored version of the EoTech) on a .44 barrel, and both have held up just fine.

I've been thinking of trying a Bushnell TRS-25 on either the .357 barrel or the .50 barrel. I wonder how the warranty is if I kill it on the .50?

Posted: 1/13/2015 12:15:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Great suggestions, the EoTech is nice, I'll pay more if it can take the punishment. I really like the Bushnell. Thanks

Posted: 1/13/2015 3:54:32 PM EDT

[#3]

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The down-side is the EoTech is big and heavy. The newer models are not as large, but it's still a big optic.

I like the Holosight, but they have been out of production for some time. They can still be found, though. They use the less-common N batteries. And they tend to run down over time, even when not in use. That is the one I'm using now, because of the size. I have gotten in the habit of storing it with the batteries out.

Posted: 1/14/2015 12:54:23 AM EDT

[#4]

i have used the Aimpoint Pro, it's a bit less, at around 400, so not quite your 200 target, but not too many that you will be able to count on to handle the big rounds.

Posted: 1/15/2015 3:06:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Another I have seen used that is likely to be rugged enough would be the Trijicon RMR, although that is still well above the $200 range

Posted: 1/16/2015 1:23:55 PM EDT

[#6]

if glass is an option, the weaver pistol scope is decent;

i have this one, haven't shot it a lot yet, but so far it is easy to set up and zeroed easily.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/170895/weaver-classic-pistol-scope-2x-28mm-dual-x-reticle-silver

makes more sense on the long barrel.

here is a pic with the Aimpoint Pro;

Posted: 3/7/2015 10:00:29 PM EDT

[#7]

I ran my Vortex Strikefire on mine for a while, never had an issue and now toss the Eotech on it every once in a while.

Posted: 3/17/2015 10:35:43 PM EDT

[#8]

The Ultra-Dot's work nicely in either 30mm or 1" tubes.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .50AE optics suggestions

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