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Good enough red dot #4208978 04/24/13 02:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,211 Houston K Korean Redneck OP Extreme Tracker
OP Korean Redneck Extreme Tracker K Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,211 Houston	I have, essentially, a 9mm carbine. It has a full mono rail and I feel a good red dot system will be the best option. I'm fairly certain I prefer the Aimpoint type and not the Eotech type. The problem is I can't really afford either. So what is a good alternative to the Aimpoint? I'm willing to pay up to an absolute max of $200 for the red dot and mounting system. I know you have to pay some money in order to aovoid getting carp like ncstar. After all, it has to hadle a moderate amoutn of recoil. Here are the 2 front runners from what I've found looking around, but I don't have any experience with either. Honestly, i don't have much experience with red dots in general. http://swfa.com/Vortex-StrikeFire-Red-Dot-Sights-C1462.aspx http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Optics-TRS-32-Riflescope-Tactical/dp/B00ABP3XNU I think I'm leaniong one way biut I want to know what other peopl's thoughts are. Any thoughts, experiences or opinions are appreciated. Last edited by Korean Redneck; 04/24/13 04:14 PM. I'm a dude who likes long barrels!

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Korean Redneck] #4208999 04/24/13 02:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,518 Dallas, TX syncerus Extreme Tracker
syncerus Extreme Tracker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,518 Dallas, TX	I've picked up two used UltraDots from Ebay. Once's in decent condition, the other is more beat up. But they both work perfectly. I think UltraDot is the class of the field in the niche you describe. NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Korean Redneck] #4209016 04/24/13 02:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin M missingAK THF Trophy Hunter
missingAK THF Trophy Hunter M Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin	I bought a Vortex strikefire for my Mini-14 and have been very happy with it. It came with high rings for mounting on an AR platform. On the Mini, this made it difficult to get a good cheek weld. It worked okay...but I didn't like how it felt. I bought a low ring from vortex to replace the high ring and that made a world of difference. Holds zero, clear sight picture. The red dot is a little large for any distance/precision shooting but for defensive use and fast target acquisition inside of 50 yds it is just about perfect. I've used an aimpoint on my service M-4 and don't really see any benefit for the large price difference. Plus, the vortex comes with flip up lense caps and a magnifier. I don't really care for the magnifier but it serves its purpose well enough. "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened." Winston Churchill

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: missingAK] #4209088 04/24/13 03:27 PM
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K W C Pro Tracker K Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,481 Bonham,Tx	They have a Bushnell at Wal-mart that looks like an Acog.$179. I have not used one but thought about trying it.

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: K W C] #4209863 04/24/13 08:29 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,211 Houston K Korean Redneck OP Extreme Tracker
OP Korean Redneck Extreme Tracker K Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,211 Houston	I've never heard of Ultradot. What kind of rifle do you have it on? I'm a dude who likes long barrels!

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Korean Redneck] #4209872 04/24/13 08:33 PM
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COWDOG Pro Tracker C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,359 Fort Worth - Runnels - Llano	Get you a $ 40 fake eotech on ebay made in china! My buddy has one. Looks like the real deal! However looks good from far...and far from good! "If I die in Dallas, drag my cold, dead body back to Fort Worth"

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: COWDOG] #4210677 04/25/13 01:51 AM
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Varget 7-08 Extreme Tracker V Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,991 San Antonio	Vortex SPARC

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Varget 7-08] #4210892 04/25/13 03:30 AM
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syncerus Extreme Tracker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,518 Dallas, TX	http://www.ultradotusa.com I have the beat up one on my 10 ga BPS: http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/u...dle#Post4176936 I used to have the second one on my .500 S&W BFR, but a 2-7x is better for load testing and shooting groups. It will find its way onto another rifle in the not too distant future. NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: syncerus] #4211638 04/25/13 03:17 PM
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ccoker Extreme Tracker C Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,759	Here is one http://tacticalgunreview.com/blog/2013/0...nd-laser-sight/ Last edited by ccoker; 04/25/13 03:18 PM. www.TacticalGunReview.com www.TexasOutDoorsnetwork.com Need IT help? www.weavertech.us

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: ccoker] #4211880 04/25/13 05:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,275 DFW J jeepercreeper THF Trophy Hunter
jeepercreeper THF Trophy Hunter J Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,275 DFW	You need to be looking at Primary Arms

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: jeepercreeper] #4211912 04/25/13 05:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,175 Luling Texas USA T texaspatriot.308 Pro Tracker
texaspatriot.308 Pro Tracker T Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,175 Luling Texas USA	I got an Ultradot on a mini 14 tactical....great for hogs, just over 100$ for mine and well worth it, got it thru Midway USA. TexasPatriot.308

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: texaspatriot.308] #4212544 04/25/13 10:00 PM
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deltaoutdoorsman Woodsman Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 159 Memphis, TN	Check out the Bushnell TRS-25. VERY good quality & priced well under $200.00 with mount. www.deltaoutdoorsman.com -- Assault & Tactical backpacks & shooting gear! Eberlestock packs, First Aid, SHTF / Bug Out Bags, Pulsar Night Vision, Brute Coolers, etc. ceylon@deltaoutdoorsman.com. (901)334-6808

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: jeepercreeper] #4212556 04/25/13 10:06 PM
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C'mere Bird Dog C Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 292 Bradenton, Fl	Originally Posted By: jeeperbryan You need to be looking at Primary Arms https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_30mm_Red_Dot_p/primary-arms-30mm-red-dot.htm

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: ccoker] #4212649 04/25/13 10:45 PM
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Gravytrain THF Celebrity G Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 46,950 Rowlett, Tx	Originally Posted By: ccoker Here is one http://tacticalgunreview.com/blog/2013/0...nd-laser-sight/ Did you read the comments under that article? Upon us all, upon us all, a little rain must fall

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Gravytrain] #4212844 04/26/13 12:48 AM
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ccoker Extreme Tracker C Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,759	Yeah They are responding to the contest in my signature below! Whoever comes up with the most ludicrous testimonial wins a Redfield Counterstrike! Just a fun contest we are running with Leupold. www.TacticalGunReview.com www.TexasOutDoorsnetwork.com Need IT help? www.weavertech.us

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: ccoker] #4213084 04/26/13 02:28 AM
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passthru THF Celebrity P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,741 Saginaw, Tx	I've got an NCStar scope I use for pig hunting on my AR. I've taken it on and off several times (two scopes for two loads) and it always returns to zero. I bounces around in the truck, sits across my lap bouncing around on the ATV and I've knocked the gun over a couple of times banging the scope around. It's held up. Surprised me, but it's still there and pointing straight. I work hard, drink a little and hunt when I can. NRA Life Member https://sofalasafaris.com/

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: passthru] #4213667 04/26/13 01:26 PM
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Gravytrain THF Celebrity G Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 46,950 Rowlett, Tx	I'm looking at this one, not because of the zombie motif, but I do like the green reticles. http://www.amazon.com/Sightmark-Ultra-Z-Series-Reflex-Sight/dp/B008PEKA9O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Upon us all, upon us all, a little rain must fall

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Gravytrain] #4233943 05/05/13 03:35 PM
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Redneck Messiah Veteran Tracker R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,738 Fannin Co	do any of these work like the E.O. Tech?? where dot dosnt have to be centered?? Originally Posted By: cody ...give it to a homeless guy...he won't mind the stiffness

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Redneck Messiah] #4233992 05/05/13 03:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,275 DFW J jeepercreeper THF Trophy Hunter
jeepercreeper THF Trophy Hunter J Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,275 DFW	Originally Posted By: Redneck Messiah do any of these work like the E.O. Tech?? where dot dosnt have to be centered?? Could be wrong but i dont think so. Except the Bushnell version of Eotech

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Redneck Messiah] #4235740 05/06/13 01:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin M missingAK THF Trophy Hunter
missingAK THF Trophy Hunter M Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin	Originally Posted By: Redneck Messiah do any of these work like the E.O. Tech?? where dot dosnt have to be centered?? The Vortex strikefire does. Wherever the red dot is the bullet goes. Doesn't have to be centered in the scope. "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened." Winston Churchill

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: C'mere] #4236070 05/06/13 02:54 PM
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GSD331 Bird Dog G Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 254 Plano	Originally Posted By: C'mere Originally Posted By: jeeperbryan You need to be looking at Primary Arms https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_30mm_Red_Dot_p/primary-arms-30mm-red-dot.htm x2 on the Primary Arms red dot. Best for the price and reliability. I have beat mine to all hell and it keeps on kicking. Last edited by GDusek84; 05/06/13 07:09 PM.

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: missingAK] #4240004 05/08/13 12:23 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,738 Fannin Co R Redneck Messiah Veteran Tracker
Redneck Messiah Veteran Tracker R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,738 Fannin Co	Originally Posted By: missingAK Originally Posted By: Redneck Messiah do any of these work like the E.O. Tech?? where dot dosnt have to be centered?? The Vortex strikefire does. Wherever the red dot is the bullet goes. Doesn't have to be centered in the scope. Is the Vortex SPARC the same as well?? Originally Posted By: cody ...give it to a homeless guy...he won't mind the stiffness

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: Redneck Messiah] #4240498 05/08/13 03:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin M missingAK THF Trophy Hunter
missingAK THF Trophy Hunter M Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,033 On the farm in Seguin	Originally Posted By: Redneck Messiah Originally Posted By: missingAK Originally Posted By: Redneck Messiah do any of these work like the E.O. Tech?? where dot dosnt have to be centered?? The Vortex strikefire does. Wherever the red dot is the bullet goes. Doesn't have to be centered in the scope. Is the Vortex SPARC the same as well?? Don't know. Never looked at one. "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened." Winston Churchill

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: missingAK] #4241864 05/08/13 06:01 PM
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DiverTexas THF Trophy Hunter D Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 8,641 Austin	Have a Vortex Strikefire and am happy with it. Check with Skylar and SWFA for a good deal. www.trimblecustomknives.com

Re: Good enoh red dot [Re: GSD331] #4247663 05/11/13 12:11 AM
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s8nEXlilhlpr Tracker S Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 517 Houston, Tx	Originally Posted By: GDusek84 Originally Posted By: C'mere Originally Posted By: jeeperbryan You need to be looking at Primary Arms https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_30mm_Red_Dot_p/primary-arms-30mm-red-dot.htm x2 on the Primary Arms red dot. Best for the price and reliability. I have beat mine to all hell and it keeps on kicking. I'm using one on my AR as well. It was reasonably priced and accurate enough for what I wanted it to do. Last edited by s8nlilhlpr; 05/11/13 12:12 AM.

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