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<blockquote data-quote="ez bake" data-source="post: 1258822" data-attributes="member: 229"><p>I'm really just doing this since I have to search this section every time I want to find something I vaguely remember someone mentioning about decent-quality budget optics, so I'll just post them all in one thread (maybe this will be helpful to others as well).</p><p></p><p>Please - no NcStar, no Barska, no BSA, no airsoft-clones, etc... Just known decent-quality optics that happen to be slightly less expensive than the big-boys (Aimpoint, EOTech, Trijicon, etc...). That's typically in the $200-ish range or less for the most part since any higher than that and your getting into used Aimpoint territory.</p><p></p><p>These aren't long-range optics, just red-dots or etched-glass optics that you would see in 3-gun (yes I know some of the die-hard 3-gunners will stretch it out to several hundred yards for a course, but for the most part, you don't see hi-powered optics on a carbine or 3-gun).</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here's what I can drudge up from online reviews and things that have been posted on this site:</p><p></p><p>Vortex Strikefire</p><p><a href="http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15" target="_blank">http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15</a></p><p>Vortex Sparc</p><p><a href="http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-sparc-red-dot-scope" target="_blank">http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-sparc-red-dot-scope</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>IOR/Valdada Edge</p><p><a href="http://www.valdada.com/product/81e63ffe-067e-477a-b577-8c2725b2093a.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.valdada.com/product/81e63ffe-067e-477a-b577-8c2725b2093a.aspx</a></p><p>IOR/Valdada MicroEdge</p><p><a href="http://www.valdada.com/product/53881fc9-6a07-4bb8-9d76-ed94e3573593.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.valdada.com/product/53881fc9-6a07-4bb8-9d76-ed94e3573593.aspx</a></p><p>(Don't let the MSRP fool you - both of these are cheaper on most retail sites like Optics Planet and SWFA).</p><p></p><p></p><p>Millet DMS-1</p><p>Millet Zoom Dot (I don't know if this one is even being made anymore)</p><p></p><p>Burris XTR Red dot (this one is pretty much priced out of budget-territory in my opinion).</p><p>Burris AR 332 Magnified illuminated (priced even higher than the XTR).</p><p>Burris 1x FastFire (I know its not a typical primary rifle sight, but its a viable option).</p><p></p><p>Bushnell Trophy 1x32 Red Dot (acog look-alike)</p><p><a href="http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-trophy-1x32-riflescope-730132p.html" target="_blank">http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-trophy-1x32-riflescope-730132p.html</a></p><p>Bushnell Holosight (EOTech look-alike)</p><p><a href="http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-holosight.html" target="_blank">http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-holosight.html</a></p><p>I'm hesitant to put either of the Bushnell optics on here since both have had issues in online reviews and hardcore testing, but they're worthy of a look at least.</p><p></p><p>Primary Arms 1-4x32 illuminated (etched-glass) scope - I don't know that this guy has earned the right to be on the same level as Primary Arms Red Dots, but I figured that I'd put it on here just in case.</p><p>Primary Arms M3-style Red Dot (there are actually a few variations of this one including multi-reticle)</p><p>Primary Arms M4-style Red Dot</p><p>Primary Arms Micro Red dot (there are a few different version of this one as well)</p><p>I've got a micro and an M3-style and love both of them.</p><p><a href="http://primaryarms.com/category.sc?categoryId=169" target="_blank">http://primaryarms.com/category.sc?categoryId=169</a></p><p></p><p>Lucid HD7</p><p><a href="http://mylucidgear.com/reddot.php" target="_blank">http://mylucidgear.com/reddot.php</a></p><p>Good Reviews: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khc79-Nvieo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khc79-Nvieo</a></p><p><a href="http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2182-Review-of-the-Lucid-HD7-Red-Dot-Sight" target="_blank">http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2182-Review-of-the-Lucid-HD7-Red-Dot-Sight</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm putting this on here since I plan on hooking up a setup like it with my AR:</p><p>Leupold 1-4x20 VX-I Shotgun / Muzzleloader Scope (with Turkey-plex reticle)</p><p><a href="http://swfa.com/Leupold-1-4x20-VX-I-Shotgun-Muzzleloader-Scope-P7481.aspx" target="_blank">http://swfa.com/Leupold-1-4x20-VX-I-Shotgun-Muzzleloader-Scope-P7481.aspx</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>*Updated (thanks CAR)*</p><p>TNVC's RDP II</p><p><a href="http://tnvc.com/items/weapon_optics/rdpII.html" target="_blank">http://tnvc.com/items/weapon_optics/rdpII.html</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Please feel free to post if I've missed something (or a review if you know of one). I'm in a hurry or I'd post more links and pics for each one right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ez bake, post: 1258822, member: 229"] I'm really just doing this since I have to search this section every time I want to find something I vaguely remember someone mentioning about decent-quality budget optics, so I'll just post them all in one thread (maybe this will be helpful to others as well). Please - no NcStar, no Barska, no BSA, no airsoft-clones, etc... Just known decent-quality optics that happen to be slightly less expensive than the big-boys (Aimpoint, EOTech, Trijicon, etc...). That's typically in the $200-ish range or less for the most part since any higher than that and your getting into used Aimpoint territory. These aren't long-range optics, just red-dots or etched-glass optics that you would see in 3-gun (yes I know some of the die-hard 3-gunners will stretch it out to several hundred yards for a course, but for the most part, you don't see hi-powered optics on a carbine or 3-gun). Here's what I can drudge up from online reviews and things that have been posted on this site: Vortex Strikefire [url]http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15[/url] Vortex Sparc [url]http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-sparc-red-dot-scope[/url] IOR/Valdada Edge [url]http://www.valdada.com/product/81e63ffe-067e-477a-b577-8c2725b2093a.aspx[/url] IOR/Valdada MicroEdge [url]http://www.valdada.com/product/53881fc9-6a07-4bb8-9d76-ed94e3573593.aspx[/url] (Don't let the MSRP fool you - both of these are cheaper on most retail sites like Optics Planet and SWFA). Millet DMS-1 Millet Zoom Dot (I don't know if this one is even being made anymore) Burris XTR Red dot (this one is pretty much priced out of budget-territory in my opinion). Burris AR 332 Magnified illuminated (priced even higher than the XTR). Burris 1x FastFire (I know its not a typical primary rifle sight, but its a viable option). Bushnell Trophy 1x32 Red Dot (acog look-alike) [url]http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-trophy-1x32-riflescope-730132p.html[/url] Bushnell Holosight (EOTech look-alike) [url]http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-bushnell-holosight.html[/url] I'm hesitant to put either of the Bushnell optics on here since both have had issues in online reviews and hardcore testing, but they're worthy of a look at least. Primary Arms 1-4x32 illuminated (etched-glass) scope - I don't know that this guy has earned the right to be on the same level as Primary Arms Red Dots, but I figured that I'd put it on here just in case. Primary Arms M3-style Red Dot (there are actually a few variations of this one including multi-reticle) Primary Arms M4-style Red Dot Primary Arms Micro Red dot (there are a few different version of this one as well) I've got a micro and an M3-style and love both of them. [url]http://primaryarms.com/category.sc?categoryId=169[/url] Lucid HD7 [url]http://mylucidgear.com/reddot.php[/url] Good Reviews: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khc79-Nvieo[/url] [url]http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2182-Review-of-the-Lucid-HD7-Red-Dot-Sight[/url] I'm putting this on here since I plan on hooking up a setup like it with my AR: Leupold 1-4x20 VX-I Shotgun / Muzzleloader Scope (with Turkey-plex reticle) [url]http://swfa.com/Leupold-1-4x20-VX-I-Shotgun-Muzzleloader-Scope-P7481.aspx[/url] *Updated (thanks CAR)* TNVC's RDP II [url]http://tnvc.com/items/weapon_optics/rdpII.html[/url] Please feel free to post if I've missed something (or a review if you know of one). I'm in a hurry or I'd post more links and pics for each one right now. [/QUOTE]
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