Good decent priced Reflex Sight for AR15?

[The1stWright]

I just finished my AR-15 build and I'm looking for a reflex scope. Of course my heart craves an EOTech or Aimpoint, but I cannot spend $500 on a sight. My AR will be mostly used for range and plinking time, but if the zombies come it could become a SHTF AR! Please help me out ladies and gentlemen. My max price is around $150-$200. Thanks! Pictures of the AR on the way once I get home.

[jm13690]

I wouldn't really spend $200 on a shabby sight. I would wait until you can afford an Eotech. You are dealing with quality items.

I mean if you just need something temporary I would say go with like an NC star or something.

If you just want to get something in the $200 range and thats it then I would say possibly the Vortex SPARC. I have heard pretty good things about them.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-sparc-red-dot-sight-sprc.html

And optics planet normally has coupons so you can look around to save you and extra 5 or 10% off.

[The1stWright]

Thanks for the response jm! I know I should just save up for an EOTech but man I'd rather buy another glock instead. I have a cheap Truglo optic just like that one. It's a decent sight but it forces me to close an eye while shooting and that's what I'm trying to avoid.

[TNP'R]

150 can get you a good bushnell and its not shabby like an NCstar.

[ZedOddSix]

I have the Vortex Sparc, I like it just as much as my buddies T-1. And it's a Vortex product, you won't be disappointed for $200.00

[MXRider]

Cheap optics are cheap. Save your money, become proficient with iron sights and when you can afford a real optic get it. Aimpoint PRO's can be had for just under $400 shipped now a days, and that thing will last you a lifetime. Chinese optics will eventually **** the bed and you will just have to buy another one, so where is the money savings?

Buy once, cry once.

[The1stWright]

Yeah I've ditched the Truglo sight and I'm just using my MOE flip up sights for right now. I didn't want to break the bank but it seems as if that's my only option.

[tomd1584]

Another option is to buy used.

I picked up a used micro H1 a few years back when they made the transition from a shiny housing to a matte finish like the T1's...a guy from M4c.net sold it for $250. Then I found a used DD mount for $40, and I was into a great setup for less than $300...

My second round I bought a used comp M4 for $390, and larue mount for $110, another great (perfect, IMO) setup for 2/3rds the price new from larue.

I realize those deals are few and far between, but they're out there. Keep checking the marketplace here.

[MXRider]

I'm sure this can't be that far out of your budget. There are other places that even have them $10 or $15 cheaper.

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=12841

[G60]

Aimpoint PRO. $400 (sometimes $380) including a mount.

[osis32]

I pissed at eotech so I can't recommend their products. They had/have poorly designed electronics housings

[Scott Connors]

I just finished my AR-15 build and I'm looking for a reflex scope. Of course my heart craves an EOTech or Aimpoint, but I cannot spend $500 on a sight. My AR will be mostly used for range and plinking time, but if the zombies come it could become a SHTF AR! Please help me out ladies and gentlemen. My max price is around $150-$200. Thanks! Pictures of the AR on the way once I get home.

You can find Eotech Model 512s for much less than $500. I paid $365 for mine on eBay, and a local dealer (Rocklin area) was selling them for under $400. This is a good sight: it takes AA batteries. It's not as compact as later models, and it lacks night vision settings, but I suspect that this is not an issue for most of us.

[zfields]

Primary Arms.

[nimbus]

Vortex Sparc, Bushnell TRS-25, and Primary Arms Micro Dot all have good reviews and are a good value for the asking price. No, they are not war-quality optics, but they hold zero and are good enough for plinking and weekend fun.

[chead]

EOTech 512/Aimpoint PRO > Vortex > Primary arms