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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:27:42 PM EDT
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I was looking at a Vortex Spitfire 1x. They seem to be on sale a lot for black friday. Has anybody used one of these optics and have any input on them?
I have never used an optic with an etched reticle before. It would go on an 18" rifle gas AR. I was also considering a bushnell Trs-25 or a Vortex Strike fire II. |
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American Defense also makes a nice QD mount for the Spitfires. Here is the version for the 1X: http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/1139/
Right now they are 10% off with free shipping. I went ahead and ordered a second mount...saved $20 total over the first mount I purchased. |
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If you have astigmatism this is the 1x optic for you. Even if you don't have astigmatism, this is still the one I would choose from those three. Build quality and lifetime warranty on the Vortex are excellent.
But that TRS-25 for $50 that I saw is nearly as good of a deal. You can also convert the high rise mount that ships with the TRS-25 to quick release for about $20 with this arm: http://www.armsunlimited.com/QD-Lever-Mount-Conversion-Kit-Bushnell-TRS25-p/lmc-btrs.htm |
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If you have astigmatism this is the 1x optic for you. Even if you don't have astigmatism, this is still the one I would choose from those three. Build quality and lifetime warranty on the Vortex are excellent. But that TRS-25 for $50 that I saw is nearly as good of a deal. You can also convert the high rise mount that ships with the TRS-25 to quick release for about $20 with this arm: http://www.armsunlimited.com/QD-Lever-Mount-Conversion-Kit-Bushnell-TRS25-p/lmc-btrs.htm Where did you see the TRS-25 for $50. I saw it for 59 on PSA. I am really torn between the two of them. Ive been just watching videos on them both. I've also considered going a different route and just getting a vortex crossfire II in 2x7. The good sales are pressing my decision. |
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Where did you see the TRS-25 for $50. I saw it for 59 on PSA. I am really torn between the two of them. Ive been just watching videos on them both. I've also considered going a different route and just getting a vortex crossfire II in 2x7. The good sales are pressing my decision. Quoted:
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If you have astigmatism this is the 1x optic for you. Even if you don't have astigmatism, this is still the one I would choose from those three. Build quality and lifetime warranty on the Vortex are excellent. But that TRS-25 for $50 that I saw is nearly as good of a deal. You can also convert the high rise mount that ships with the TRS-25 to quick release for about $20 with this arm: http://www.armsunlimited.com/QD-Lever-Mount-Conversion-Kit-Bushnell-TRS25-p/lmc-btrs.htm Where did you see the TRS-25 for $50. I saw it for 59 on PSA. I am really torn between the two of them. Ive been just watching videos on them both. I've also considered going a different route and just getting a vortex crossfire II in 2x7. The good sales are pressing my decision. Sorry, my bad...it was the $59 at PSA...hit the wrong key.  PSA and some other places have had them for $49.99 in the past but I haven't seen it that low this year. Still, $59 is a very good deal if you don't have any eye problems. I am also looking at that Strikefire...I'm just trying to figure out a way to convince my wife I need another optic. 
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Same here! haha
My 18" AR was wearing a Vortex 3x9x40 and Magpul BUIS but I was just gifted a 30-06 so the scope had to go on that. So now I'm basically trying to decide what I want to get for the rifle now. I don't have any eye problems but do wear glasses. I just found the etched reticle interesting and the steep discount turned me onto that optic. I was not thinking about it until I saw it at PSA along with the TRS-25 at a very good discount also. Do you own either one? |
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Same here! haha My 18" AR was wearing a Vortex 3x9x40 and Magpul BUIS but I was just gifted a 30-06 so the scope had to go on that. So now I'm basically trying to decide what I want to get for the rifle now. I don't have any eye problems but do wear glasses. I just found the etched reticle interesting and the steep discount turned me onto that optic. I was not thinking about it until I saw it at PSA along with the TRS-25 at a very good discount also. Do you own either one? I own one Spitfire 1x and have another on the way from PSA. I haven't owned the Bushnell, but I've used the TRS-25 before...it's good, but the Spitfire is superior and most certainly better built with clearer glass. People were paying closer to $250-$300 for them just a month or so ago, so $150 is a much better discount than on the TRS-25. That said, the TRS-25 is much lighter...if you don't have astigmatism and are looking at saving weight, the TRS-25 is a great little red dot that would serve you well. Some folks don't like the large ring on the Spitfire reticle, but I find it useful for quickly acquiring a target...I find the Vortex is just as quick as a standard red dot in target acquisition. The warranty on the Vortex has a lifetime transferable warranty and the Bushnell is one year non-transferable...so not only is the Vortex better, but you get much more peace of mind.You could always order both and see which you like...I'm sure you could sell the one you don't like as much for at least what you paid for it on sale. |
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Thanks for all the input. I will take a look at both and decide today most likely. I do have reservations about the vortex reticle having so many circles, not sure how I would like that. I feel the same way, but based on everyone's input, I decided to take a chance on it given the discounted price through PSA. |
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I ordered mine on Friday and had a shipping number by Saturday. Quoted:
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Mine still says processing...I am hoping sometime this week lol. I heard PSA makes you wait sometimes. I ordered mine on Friday and had a shipping number by Saturday. That is interesting. I ordered mk one Friday around 8 pm. Have not received shipping information. Maybe tomorrow it'll finish processing. I'm not in too big of a rush just would like it here in one piece. Getting here by this weekend would be nice. |
| Shot the Spitfre 1X for a few months now. Very good glass and illumination. You better redo the four mounting screws with red or blue loc-tite before zeroing. Mine came lose after a few hundred rounds. The factory mount is a bit too tall for nose to charging handle shooters but the new one from AMD should fix that. |
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Shot the Spitfre 1X for a few months now. Very good glass and illumination. You better redo the four mounting screws with red or blue loc-tite before zeroing. Mine came lose after a few hundred rounds. The factory mount is a bit too tall for nose to charging handle shooters but the new one from AMD should fix that. I will be sue to use Blue Loc-Tite when I get the optic. I usually do anyways. Thanks for that tip. The Spitfire just shipped from PSA today. |
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Quoted: I will be sue to use Blue Loc-Tite when I get the optic. I usually do anyways. Thanks for that tip. The Spitfire just shipped from PSA today. Quoted: Quoted: Shot the Spitfre 1X for a few months now. Very good glass and illumination. You better redo the four mounting screws with red or blue loc-tite before zeroing. Mine came lose after a few hundred rounds. The factory mount is a bit too tall for nose to charging handle shooters but the new one from AMD should fix that. I will be sue to use Blue Loc-Tite when I get the optic. I usually do anyways. Thanks for that tip. The Spitfire just shipped from PSA today. Both optics have been flawless and I honestly don't even notice the circles when turned on. |
| I just received my spitfire from psa today. The optic is very nice and the glass is nice and clear. It just feels like a quality optic. I put it on my AR and used blue loctite on the base. Sighted it in at 50 yards and all went well. I am very pleased with it and I find the etched reticle to be great. I look forward to shooting it alot more in the near future. |
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I do a 50 yard zero with my 65 gr game king reloads.
I do actually like the etched reticle and the circles I was not sure I would. The illumination is great also. I do find the 1/3 witness to be difficult due to the etched reticle. But really I feel the etched reticle makes the buis a real back up because unless he optic is shattered you'll have an aiming point. |
| The Spitfire at $149 is nigh unbeatable for the price. The glass is crystal clear, no tint at all. The reticle is always there etched and works well in everything but darkness. The illumination knob is a bit stiff and settings 3 and 4 seem identical. I could do with1color so as to make the knob half the size of what it is now. I bought this optic at $220 and it was a good buy at that price IMO. It is built tough and it Eotech quick on target. |
| I decided to upgrade the base to the American Defense QD because ....1) I overtorqued the damn hex bolt (which admittedly has always been a bad habit of mine especially when it comes to scope mounts) and broke it and 2) I wanted a QD mount since this scope will be doing double duty for a while. I couldn't be more pleased with the American Defense mount. If anyone is on the fence, I would highly suggest it. |
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I decided to upgrade the base to the American Defense QD because ....1) I overtorqued the damn hex bolt (which admittedly has always been a bad habit of mine especially when it comes to scope mounts) and broke it and 2) I wanted a QD mount since this scope will be doing double duty for a while. I couldn't be more pleased with the American Defense mount. If anyone is on the fence, I would highly suggest it. Link to the mount please? I found the link on the first page. |
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