Primary arms or Vortex Strikefire

[cian]

Ok I am getting ready to order one of these and I am looking for any one with experience with either one or with both. I know some people will say just save up and get an Aimpoint, Eotech, or Acog, but I don't want to spend that much right now....so any info would help thanks.




Matt

[samboslice]

Strikefire

I purchased a Strikefire about 3 months ago. I've put about 500 rounds through with this optic mounted. I have enjoyed it and it has worked well. I haven't lost zero, no problems with mount, and I haven't found the on/off button to be an issue. Then lens cap covers are a bit of a pain to take on and off, but I think its a good thing if you are looking to keep your glass clean. I bought the Red/Green dot version which is fine for me, it was plenty bright on a sunny Colorado day with snow on the ground. I like the green, as its easier for me to acquire quickly. Some say the red only version of the strikefire is brighter, but I don't see it as an issue. Vortex backs this product with a no questions asked lifetime warranty. Its no aimpoint, and the battery life is a good indicator of that. But for a range gun, this thing does the trick and gives me a peace of mind with a good warranty. I have also heard good things about PA. They seem like good budget sights, not sure about their warranty. Hope this helps, good luck!

[cian]

thanks that does help a little....what batteries does it take

[OpticsPlanet]

The Strikefire uses a CR2 battery.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/vortex-riflescope-sfrd.html

You might also consider the Vortex SPARC.

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

The SPARC uses two CR 2354 batteries, coin cells similar to the batteries used in watches.

Nice review of it here: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_277/187104_.html

[glock7]

I have a PA red dot with over 6000k rounds on it. I have run it hard I'm courses and in the desert. Although I must disclose that it recently lost zero but I re zeroed it without any problems and fired another 200 rounds without issue. I'd trust it. I've heard the strike fire works well, but I have no experience with it.

[glock7]

Oh btw I've had the same aa battery for 2 years. Although I admit I don't leave it on as one does with an aimpoint.

[jdewolf]

Running a Strikefire [red only version] no complaints. Caps could be better and the screw in magnifier is a bit of a pain. Function wise she's been rock solid.

[TayR_1911]

i had the same question, for me it was between the Vortex and this Bushnell,

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-trophy-1x32-riflescope-730132p.html

i do like how the vortex has the magnifier, and seems like a good buy at the price. i have a friend that has the vortex on a .223 AR, and it works great. i would be putting it on my .308 AR however, so im not sure how it will do on the .308 so ive been debating for the last few days. i really want an ACOG with the 3.5 times mag,but i dont have the spare cash for an $1100 optic at the moment :/

[Victor346]

If you decide to go with the Vortex check out this deal from Cabela's:

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&N=0&fsch=true&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=Vortex+Strikefire&x=0&y=0&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

I you buy a clothing item from Cabela's and put the code "42PENNY" you get 1 cent shipping. I bought a bandana with the optic today for 152.99.

[1lostinspace]

I had the strike fire it stopped working sent in got the Sparc and it was ok but sent back after a while. Got a primary arms Micro loved it so much I bought 5 so far all my ak have one co witnessed with Ultimak

[Yuba]

I have also been looking. I decided on the primary arms with the quick release mount. Great price here!

http://www.solartactical.com/PRIMARY-ARMS-MICRO-DOT-WITH-REMOVABLE-BASE-RISER-PAMRBR.htm