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JagerDog
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/28/2009 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 43 |
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Posted: December/19/2010 at 17:14 |
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I need to invest in some type of optical sight for my Camp. Main targets are beer cans and pine cones, but if a zombie appears, it would be a pleasure to put him down. 50 yards or less is intended range. Quick, but precise target acquisition. Either no batteries or significant run time. I don't get it out often, and don't wanna have to put batteries in every time I do. Something I'm not having to constantly adjust to changing conditions desired.
I have zero experience with red dots, reflex sights, etc. Or should I forget all this and go to a ghost ring/peep sight style? I just can't see the rear blade of open sights anymore. I'd prefer to keep cost to $250 or less, but could go higher (max $500???) if I'm really sold on some real life differences. |
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SVT_Tactical
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http://swfa.com/Vortex-1x30-StrikeFire-Red-Dot-30mm-Sight-P11603.aspx
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Both these would be more than adequate.
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lwrkeysfisher
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I ran a 9mm Marlin Camp rifle with a Aimpoint H-1 on it, and loved it. Super fast and accurate within 50 yards---I think this is the BEST optic for this rifle. I know it's at the top of your price range, so I would keep an eye out for used one or a sale.
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JagerDog
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Thanks for the leads. The StrikeFire was on my short list, but wasn't sure I cold get anything worthwhile for $150. I was looking at the trijicon too. Aimpoint does seem to have the top tier of red dots covered.
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koshkin
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If you are looking for truly long battery life, Aimpoint has got to be at the top of your list. If memory serves me right, it will work best with a red dot sight that can use two rings, rather than a single ring common with modern red dot sights.
Hence one of the 9000SC models is probably a good bet, since it is well within your price range: Personally, I think Aimpoint Micro would the best choice for your applicaiton, but it is a bit above your price range: ILya
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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Here is a review on the strikefire and SPARC
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cheaptrick
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This!
Best red dot EVER!
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Sparky
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Can you get butler creek caps for this? |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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http://swfa.com/Aimpoint-Flip-Open-Lens-Covers-C888.aspx similar - the aimpoint brand ones stay on better than butler creek caps - better quality.
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JagerDog
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/28/2009 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 43 |
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Thx guys. Pretty sure I'm gonna go with the Strikefire. I just can't justify $500 in optics for what really is a $200 gun that sees 200 rounds per year if there's a good likliehood of being satisfied with $150.. Yeah...I know they fetch north of $600, but only because they were discontinued and are a bit more PC than classic black guns. I've got other guns (better guns) that need accessorizing too.
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