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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:28:19 PM EDT
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InRangeTV has a series on American red dots.
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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:29:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Trijicon
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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:32:49 PM EDT
[#3]
MRO,
Aimpoint PRO, T1 etc, Primary arms has a top tier version that's made in asia ( not china) leupold but initial reports were poor. |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:38:54 PM EDT
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Trijicon and Aimpoint. Eotech/Insight if you want to expand to holo or micro dots.
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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:40:21 PM EDT
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Just get an Aimpoint and be done forever. If you need to save some $, MRO is a great value. I do like that they are local for me.
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Posted: 1/8/2021 7:43:25 PM EDT
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He said USA. Aimpoint is made in Sweden. Yes, I did see the part about "other countries" just not China. I just listed a USA company.
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Posted: 1/8/2021 8:23:31 PM EDT
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It's tough finding USA made on a budget. But what about South Korean?
Bushnell Mini Cannon Made in Korea, 4 reticles $140 Made by DI Optical, probably https://www.natchezss.com/bushnell-tac-optics-mini-cannon-red-dot-sight-1x23mm-multi-4-reticle-hi-rise-box-5l.html  Attached FileEdit: Just seen the thing about a duty AR. Aimpoint Pro/Trijicon MRO bare minimum |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 8:28:02 PM EDT
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Browe just came out with 2 new red dot series optics and I think I'm going to pick one or both up
Brian Browe was one of the designers of the ACOG, which is why the Browe BCO looks so similar |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 8:58:26 PM EDT
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I have no experience with them, but have good things about the Meprolight M21, Israeli military issue, light weight and rugged, never needs batteries, but can have washout issues in some specific circumstances. I plan on getting one once things calm down some.
I have had bad experience with battery failure (ruptured in hot vehicle) that took my Aimpoint out of commission until I could clean the battery compartment. |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 9:31:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Browe just came out with 2 new red dot series optics and I think I'm going to pick one or both up Brian Browe was one of the designers of the ACOG, which is why the Browe BCO looks so similar Hate to say this. The Browe is a rebranded Holosun, paired with a UTG Super Slim Mount  Attached FileI'm sure it's really solid, especially for the money. But most likely made in china.  Attached FileHonestly isn't a bad deal. UTG super Slim Mounts are way nicer than OEM Holosun/Sig |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 9:49:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hate to say this. The Browe is a rebranded Holosun, paired with a UTG Super Slim Mount https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/333164/IMG_7896_jpg-1770555.JPG I'm sure it's really solid, especially for the money. But most likely made in china. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/333164/Website_BRO_Rev5_png-1770563.JPG Honestly isn't a bad deal. UTG super Slim Mounts are way nicer than OEM Holosun/Sig I'll see if I can find clarification on that |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 9:54:02 PM EDT
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Umm. Buy an Aimpoint?
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Posted: 1/8/2021 10:06:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hate to say this. The Browe is a rebranded Holosun, paired with a UTG Super Slim Mount https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/333164/IMG_7896_jpg-1770555.JPG I'm sure it's really solid, especially for the money. But most likely made in china. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/333164/Website_BRO_Rev5_png-1770563.JPG Honestly isn't a bad deal. UTG super Slim Mounts are way nicer than OEM Holosun/Sig  
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Posted: 1/8/2021 10:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have no experience with them, but have good things about the Meprolight M21, Israeli military issue, light weight and rugged, never needs batteries, but can have washout issues in some specific circumstances. I plan on getting one once things calm down some. You heard wrong! Don’t waste your time, it’s a turd. You can’t even shoot from shade on a sunny day without bolting little flashlights or polarizers to it. And lightweight?!? It’s almost a pound, 50% heavier than a XPS2 and almost 4 times the weight of a T1. |
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Posted: 1/8/2021 10:58:17 PM EDT
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The only red dot I would consider for your needs from Leupold is the LCO. If you're okay with NATO made options I would get PRO or a T2.
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Posted: 1/9/2021 12:05:42 AM EDT
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The Vortex UH-1 Huey is another American made option. I quite like my Gen. 1. You can find them used/refurbished for around $325.
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Posted: 1/9/2021 3:30:15 AM EDT
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MRO or UH-1 Gen 2.
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Posted: 1/9/2021 3:35:05 AM EDT
[#18]
Aimpoint PRO best deal for the money.
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Posted: 1/9/2021 11:51:07 AM EDT
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I’d get an Aimpoint T2 and never wonder if I bought the best
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Posted: 1/9/2021 12:27:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Aimpoint PRO best deal for the money. This! |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 1:37:03 PM EDT
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Thank you one and all.
You've given me quite the list to research. Out of the group, who's got the best warranty besides Leupold? Thanks again! |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 2:10:15 PM EDT
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Vortex most likely. They’re active wherever you go and always hook you up if something goes wrong. They’re the gold standard as far as I’m concerned.
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Posted: 1/9/2021 3:06:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you one and all. You've given me quite the list to research. Out of the group, who's got the best warranty besides Leupold? Thanks again! Vortex, but only their UH-1 is made in America. The rest are made in Japan, Philippines, and China. It’s impossible to beat their warranty though. Aimpoint is solid too. Made in Sweden but good customer service out of Virginia. I’ve broken and needed parts for a lot of old Aimpoints and they’ve always repaired or sent parts out free of charge no questions asked. |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 5:35:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Vortex, but only their UH-1 is made in America. The rest are made in Japan, Philippines, and China. It’s impossible to beat their warranty though. Aimpoint is solid too. Made in Sweden but good customer service out of Virginia. I’ve broken and needed parts for a lot of old Aimpoints and they’ve always repaired or sent parts out free of charge no questions asked. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thank you one and all. You've given me quite the list to research. Out of the group, who's got the best warranty besides Leupold? Thanks again! Vortex, but only their UH-1 is made in America. The rest are made in Japan, Philippines, and China. It’s impossible to beat their warranty though. Aimpoint is solid too. Made in Sweden but good customer service out of Virginia. I’ve broken and needed parts for a lot of old Aimpoints and they’ve always repaired or sent parts out free of charge no questions asked. Aimpoint, as long as it's a valid SN and not a fake, will fix your issues always. No questions. And they rarely need to given how bomb proof they are. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:38:10 PM EDT
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I hate to do it, but it's looking like I'll go with an EOTECH.
Back in the day, I spent a lot of hard earned cash on a Trijicon Tri-power. It was a bit heavy but a great sight, right up to the point where the adjustments broke. I called to send it in knowing that unlike Leupold, I'd have to pay to get it fixed. What I did not expect was their reply. "I'm sorry, but we no longer do any repairs on these, paid or otherwise. See link to our current catalog". NUTS! Just about all of the EOTECH line is range approved, and I like that crisp dot. Thanks again all for your suggestions. Stay Sharp, Stay Safe. 2021 is going to be hard on gun owners! |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 11:39:44 PM EDT
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Aimpoint Pro. My oldest one has bounced around on my old DPMS M4orgery for years hunting coyotes and just being a farm/ranch/pest control rifle. It is subject to 100 F to -40 F, snow, rain, mud, dirt, falling out of ATVs and vehicle doors. I'm hard on it.
Runs like a scuffed up champ. It always turns on with a quick twist of the knob and if you swap your battery out every couple years you wont have an issue. I trust it to turn on every single time. |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 12:47:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Aimpoint, as long as it's a valid SN and not a fake, will fix your issues always. No questions. And they rarely need to given how bomb proof they are. |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 1:28:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thats not true. The guy with the messed up threads on his T1 didn't get help. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Aimpoint, as long as it's a valid SN and not a fake, will fix your issues always. No questions. And they rarely need to given how bomb proof they are. An ADM mount killed my T2 helicoils. I bought the optic off the EE. Sent it in and no issues...they fixed it. |
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