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glock870 Joined Oct 2018 Posts 1 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 10/29/2018 11:40:17 PM EDT Hey all new here and finally decided to compete in 3, well at least give it a try and have some fun. I have a Colt Le6920 and am looking for a red dot that won’t break the bank seen a few ones at my local big box stores was wondering what ones people suggest and would say just stay away from. Thanks in advance.

loudxpack

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Posted: 10/29/2018 11:54:04 PM EDT

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If you can give a number for the budget you may get better responses.

But, for the money I’d say the Aimpoint PRO is probably the best bang for the buck. You can find them for under $300 on here in the EE section.

You could also look into the vortex sparc line, or holosun.

I personally have not tried the holosun but I’ve read pretty good things about it.

glock870 Joined Oct 2018 Posts 2 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 10/30/2018 12:32:36 AM EDT [#2] 3-400 is what I’m expecting to pay for a good optic to last a while that can be used as I upgrade

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Posted: 10/30/2018 1:20:02 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By glock870:
3-400 is what I’m expecting to pay for a good optic to last a while that can be used as I upgrade

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If you are buying new from a retail store near you I would suggest aimpoint pro. If you don’t mind going used you can possibly even find an aimpoint comp, t1, h1/h2 here in the equipment exchange for that price. You could also find an eotech for that price here as well. If you have the option to look through each optic first at the store I’d recommend that so you can see what you like more, and then try to find one on here for cheaper than retail

poortrader Joined Nov 2005 Posts 103 EE 100% (7) PA, USA	Posted: 11/5/2018 7:28:18 PM EDT [#4] Check out the Vortex Spitfire. You can easily reach out to 200 yards with a 50 yard zero. The street price is around $200.

RegionRat Member Joined Jun 2010 Posts 3074 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 11/24/2018 1:12:08 PM EDT [#5] Best would be to go to a well attended match and ask to look through a bunch of different ones to see what you like. I caught the sales on Holosun and really like them so far.

steve8140

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Posted: 11/28/2018 7:04:46 AM EDT

[#6]

I have two red dots that are great, I’m using a primary arms advanced micro dot on my 9mm SBR. Great product, built solid (tests and videos to prove it on YouTube), lightweight and you can get the optic and mount for $200.
Primary arms advanced micro dot

I also have a Sig Romeo 5 that I won in a raffle on my 5.56 SBR. So far it’s been great but I haven’t been using it that long to give an honest opinion. It’s very small and light, clear dot and glass.

I also have a EOTECH exps-3 I think. Nice optic but is my least favorite to use. It drains batteries faster (I need to replace 1-2 tumes a year) if that bothers you. It’s much heavier in comparison to the other red dots, but still light on a rifle.

Overall I just don’t see any reason to spend big money on an optic that could get beat up in competitions. Especially for something like a red dot. If you needed a scope to reach out to 600+ yards then that would be a different story.

I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6

45-Seventy Member Joined Apr 2010 Posts 11451 EE 100% (6) TX, USA	Posted: 12/12/2018 2:39:03 PM EDT [#7] For competitive use, give the Holosun 510c a really hard look.
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thejokker byte-me Joined Sep 2002 Posts 1354 EE 100% (1) FL, USA	Posted: 12/12/2018 2:56:44 PM EDT [#8] https://scalarworks.com/shop/optic-mounts/leap-trijicon-mro-mount/
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lunareclipse2002 Joined Mar 2022 Posts 14 EE 100% (16) KY, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 6:10:41 PM EDT [#9] I have 5 HOLOSUN 510c and use it for PCC competitions and I love them. Worth every penny

Ellenripley Joined Apr 2022 Posts 109 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 6:32:49 PM EDT [#10] Another vote for the PRO. Comes with 2 mount heights (one lo-pro, one AR cowitness), a QD-ish mount, and holds up well. Only off nominal thing is that it uses a weird battery, but you don't have to swap it much.

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Posted: 4/12/2022 6:57:04 PM EDT

[#11]

I’m also a fan of the pro for the money especially if you can find one used for around 300. I also have a few holosuns and like those a lot as well particularly for the circle dot option. But depending on how well you like the sport you are probably going to want to move into the lpvo field rather quickly if the places you shoot have any significant distance.

m200maker Member Joined Mar 2006 Posts 6076 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 7:02:48 PM EDT [#12] The Holosun 510c also comes with 2 mount heights. I have one and really dig it. But the aim point is another really good option.

-Obsessed- Username checks out. Joined May 2017 Posts 11037 EE 100% (65) USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 7:06:37 PM EDT [#13] Another vote for 510C.

Chrisdamage Joined May 2014 Posts 358 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 7:08:41 PM EDT [#14] Aimpoint Pro if you’re buying new. Aimpoint T1 if willing to buy used. I don’t hate Eotechs but if this is your “do all” rifle I’d go red dot. Not a fan of Holosun or some of the other Chinese brands listed here.

jwright4288 Joined Aug 2021 Posts 238 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 7:10:15 PM EDT [#15] For your price range, holosun 510c hands down.

wingsnthings Joined Nov 2009 Posts 12289 EE 100% (2) VA, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 7:27:44 PM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By poortrader: Check out the Vortex Spitfire. You can easily reach out to 200 yards with a 50 yard zero. The street price is around $200. View Quote I have one. Pretty nice. Only Vortex I haven't had to send in for warranty.

TGE Natural Helper Joined Jan 2014 Posts 7681 EE 100% (68) USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 8:25:31 PM EDT [#17] Guess I'd do another PRO if I needed a new dot. Grabbed a UH1 a while back and really like it too. However, hopefully the OP has already made up his mind since making this thread nearly 4 years ago

HighpowerRifleBrony Member Joined Dec 2013 Posts 19840 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 9:52:13 PM EDT [#18] Quote History Originally Posted By TGE: Guess I'd do another PRO if I needed a new dot. Grabbed a UH1 a while back and really like it too. However, hopefully the OP has already made up his mind since making this thread nearly 4 years ago View Quote 22ers.
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green_bullet Joined May 2014 Posts 6420 EE 100% (27) KY, USA	Posted: 4/12/2022 9:56:38 PM EDT [#19] I would buy several Sig Romeo 5 optics

lasnyder

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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:51:51 PM EDT

[#20]

I have become a Holosun fan boy... I'm currently shooting a green circle dot on my rimfire rifle (9" SBR with CMMG bolt, Black Dog magazines) as well as a red 510c (dot) on my Ruger MK IV 5.5" bull barrel (Volquartsen trigger and Striplin mud flaps)

the large window helps center the reticle, and shooting in Florida's bright sun, the solar cell adjusts brightness... the shake awake function appears to offer brighter settings than the manual adjustments... I change batteries once a year

Which Red dot to get

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