[UtahConcealer]

So I think I'm going to take the plunge and get a EBR but am looking at the flat top upper with no iron sights. I have found I can save about $200 if I do this and was thinking maybe I could get a decent Holo or Red Dot for that amount. Anyone know of any particular ones that would be worth getting at that price point?
Thanks in advance,
Tah

 

[ichy_trigger]

Sightron Electronic dot site offers 4 reticles and one dot, it carries a lifetime replacement warranty. I picked mine up several years ago for 184.00 and its been a fabulous site for my needs.

 

[XDConvert9mm]

So I think I'm going to take the plunge and get a EBR but am looking at the flat top upper with no iron sights. I have found I can save about $200 if I do this and was thinking maybe I could get a decent Holo or Red Dot for that amount. Anyone know of any particular ones that would be worth getting at that price point?
Thanks in advance,
Tah

Check here and say thank you to Mvician.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/86758-bushnell-holosights-arfcom-200-a.html

 

[mvician]

Check here and say thank you to Mvician.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/86758-bushnell-holosights-arfcom-200-a.html

if the guy has any left.........

 

[bartonmd]

http://archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=253934

This is what I think I'm going to get... Can be had for $165 from their website ( S.P.O.T Scope Spot Scope Mark III Sport Sight ), or maybe a little cheaper on Ebay... Also comes with its own mount...

Mike

 

[ForTehNguyen]

yea Im not sure if that AR15.com guy has any left. He hasnt officially said hes out, try to PM him:
AR15.COM :: Forums :: WTS: NIB Bushnell Holosight (s) 51-0023 $200 SHIPPED CONUS

If he is out, dont hurt me because I bought one and got it shipped yesterday

 

[UtahConcealer]

thanks for all the links guys. im not ready to buy today or that bushnell would be a good candidate for sure. thanks again for the suggestions!

 

[RyanH]

They're a little hard to get ahold of right now, but the Vortex Strikefire red dots look promising.

Vortex Optics - Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Riflescopehttp://www.vortexoptics.com

 

[JhankG]

http://archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=253934

This is what I think I'm going to get... Can be had for $165 from their website ( S.P.O.T Scope Spot Scope Mark III Sport Sight ), or maybe a little cheaper on Ebay... Also comes with its own mount...

Mike

Thats what I have sitting on my rifle.

 

[bartonmd]

Thats what I have sitting on my rifle.

Is it as good as reviewed?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[JBHorne]

So I think I'm going to take the plunge and get a EBR but am looking at the flat top upper with no iron sights. I have found I can save about $200 if I do this and was thinking maybe I could get a decent Holo or Red Dot for that amount. Anyone know of any particular ones that would be worth getting at that price point?
Thanks in advance,
Tah

If you've never owned an AR, I wouldn't skip on irons. Do both irons and an optic, but irons first IMO.

 

[RyanH]

If you've never owned an AR, I wouldn't skip on irons. Do both irons and an optic, but irons first IMO.

I agree. Learn irons then shop around for an optic.

 

[ForTehNguyen]

yes practice on irons before using a red dot. Its like learning to drive stick before driving automatic, you'll just be a much better driver than the people who started with automatic

 

[longtalltechsan]

I have the SPOT red dot and just took it out for the first time on Sunday. I love it. It is so fast on target aquisition, as any red dot. I would highly recommend one. I got mine from CS Gunworks for $160 and it arrived in 2 days. Highly recommended.

 

[UtahConcealer]

yeah, I think I'm gonna go w/ a post front sight w/ folding battle rear sight and then get my optic later. This will be a patrol rifle so I'd like to have the iron sights for sure. Thanks for the suggestions as always guys.

 

[RyanH]

yeah, I think I'm gonna go w/ a post front sight w/ folding battle rear sight and then get my optic later. This will be a patrol rifle so I'd like to have the iron sights for sure. Thanks for the suggestions as always guys.

Good call. Then you may be able to afford a nicer optic later if you spread it out a bit.

The SPOTs are fine for plinking but I wouldn't trust one with my life. You want to spend the extra cash and get an Eotech or Aimpoint.

JMHO

Ryan

 

[UtahConcealer]

thanks guys