low cost AR optic recomendations

[rjh4758]

I am looking for some low cost optics for one of my AR's. I am looking at red dot scopes mostly and looking for something <$200 with decent clearity and durability. Let know what is out there that might fit the bill.

[Droppin Deuces]

What do you consider low cost? What kind of shooting will you be doing with it?

[halifax]

Seen these?

http://www.millettsights.com/scopes/sp-series-red-dot/

I have this on one of my ARs. Works fine:

http://www.millettsights.com/scopes/dms/

[rjh4758]

What do you consider low cost? What kind of shooting will you be doing with it?

Shooting will be short range 25-50 yards and off hand. And like in the OP <$200.

[nrvnqsrxk]

save your money, and buy right the first time.

[HK35]

save your money, and buy right the first time.

+1 I went cheap but then ended up buying the real deal so it cost me more.

[OpticsPlanet]

Take a look at the Vortex Strikefire. Great low cost red dot setup for an AR. They have a special kit that comes with an extra high ring mount to but you at the ideal optical center. This will be a nice sight and work well for you or hold you over if you upgrade in the future:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scopes-ar15-hunt.html

Trevor B
OpticsPlanet

[Sumo99]

If this AR is for range plinking, I don't see anything wrong with going with something less expensive. There is plenty of options in the $200 price range. If I was going to use it for any type of defensive situation, then I would probably spend more and save up for an Aimpoint.

I have a cheap 2x Truglo on my KelTec and it works just fine. I can hit steel plates out to 400 yards with the $80 Truglo just as easily as I can with the $800 ACOG that is on my AR.

Don't have any 1st hand knowledge, but a lot of CG'ers seem to like the Vortex line-up: http://www.cstactical.com/Vortex-Opt.../Vortex-Optics

[RawImpact]

25-50 yards? Use the barrel or get some iron sights

if you HAVE to have a red dot, get a primary arms

[damon1272]

I really like the weaver 1x3. Clear lens and decent price of around 135 - 150 dependant on where you pick one up.

[rjh4758]

Been doing some looking online and I think I am going to put up the extra $$ and buy an Eotech 512. I have gone the cheap route and although I have never had any major issues the quality just is not there and I was disappointed.

[BOFH]

I mostly run irons but I have a Vortex Strikefire (red only..the bright one) and its been great for my use. The 'doubler' it comes with is a nice touch. I have had no issues with it. Well...I dont really like the lens covers, mine are a pita to close, but its a small annoyance. Unless you need something smaller and lighter its a great choice.