Looking for recommendations 1x red dot.

[SVT-40]

Looks like a nice budget optic, not sure that I really care for the exposed adjustment screws. Don?t think I?ve ever seen that on an optic before. The large mounting bolt would be a knuckle buster with my side charging AR, fine on an AK or regular AR though.

Look at the Trijicon MRO. It also has exposed adjustment screws. There are also a few others.

The mounting bolt is a non issue. At least for me. But your side charger would probably be different.

[stormvet]

Look at the Trijicon MRO. It also has exposed adjustment screws. There are also a few others.

The mounting bolt is a non issue. At least for me. But your side charger would probably be different.

True enough on the adjustment screws, just new to me. Would take a minute to adapt to that. But for the cost really a non-issue.

[sigstroker]

What kind of upper is that? Does it use a proprietary bolt?

[stormvet]

It’s a PWS Addax Tactical piston upper, the piston rod is very AKish. It was made 2009-10, I’ve owned it for 13 years. Very late 2000s type AR but runs great, high quality components in the upper. The side charger is non-reciprocating, M4 14.5 barrel with a 5.56 chamber.

[sigstroker]

Nice.

[stormvet]

Here’s a pic of the bolt/carrier and piston.

[sigstroker]

Ya, am familiar with AK, er I mean PWS, piston setup.

[neomedic]

What are some suggestions for a mid-tier red dot (quality of glass and durability)....if we consider aimpoint T2 / RDS, Eotech, Trijicon MRO to be higher tier along with the price point of those just listed.
Hoping to spend $300 or less. Looking for an optic that has some track record and known company /brand with support.

Any feedback on the Holosun AEMS would be appreciated as well. Can the circuitry / electronic board be seen with the optic off?
Thanks.

[PogoJack]

Looking for recommendations 1x red dot.

What are some suggestions for a mid-tier red dot (quality of glass and durability)....if we consider aimpoint T2 / RDS, Eotech, Trijicon MRO to be higher tier along with the price point of those just listed.
Hoping to spend $300 or less. Looking for an optic that has some track record and known company /brand with support.

Any feedback on the Holosun AEMS would be appreciated as well. Can the circuitry / electronic board be seen with the optic off?
Thanks.

Don?t know if I?ll get flamed for it but I?d consider PA to be high end budget or mid tier.

I have the Gen 1 MD-25 and it?s amazing and has taken lots of abuse and still functions great, but they sell it without the cover which you can buy from them for $5.

The Gen-1 are around $120-$140 depending on reticle.

The Gen 2 has some additional features like shake-awake for $200.

https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-slx-md25-rotary-knob-25mm-microdot-gen-2-autolive-acss-cqb-red-dot-reticle

Or maybe a Sig Romeo 4H with a QD mount?

https://www.eurooptic.com/Sig-Sauer-Romeo-4-Red-Dot-Sight-Compact-1x20-2-MOA-Circle-Plex-Torx.aspx

[SVT-40]

A few pic's of The SOUSA RAID mounted to one of my AK's (Chinese clone I biult years ago). I mounted it on a Attero Arms rail type mount which replaces the rear sight leaf.

[XL650]

That SOUSA Raid does look nice.