Vortex Strikefire

[Ponderosa2]

Hey guys. I'm looking for opinions on the Vortex Strikefire. My dad bought a Mini14 back in December and now wants an optic for it. He's in his 60's and likes the price and the fact that it comes with a magnifier for his tired eyes. So how's the quality for the price? Any experiences anyone would like to share? Thanks in advance!

[StuckInTheP.R.O.Ca]

I don't have one but I have seen a lot of favorable reviews on it. Nutnfancy and MAC has a pretty good review on it if your interested in researching further.

[Junkie]

I have one and it's not bad. It's a little on the big/heavy side. I also have a Vortex Sparc and prefer it.

[Ponderosa2]

Good thought on listening to what Nutnfancy has to say, thanks. I'll check that out. I'll mention the Sparc to my dad as well, thanks guys.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

The Vortex Strikefire is a very good optic. However, it is a better fit for an AR. If you are looking to mount a RDS on a Mini 14 I'd lean toward the Vortex Sparc. It is only a little more and it is easy to mount low on a Mini 14. This my set up, which sits low on a Ruger branded rail.

[stryper]

I own a couple. Like Junkie mentioned, they're big compared to the micro red dots out there and heavier if that matters. What I like about them is looking through it, it has a larger field of vision. I don't care for the magnifiers that come with them and bought a separate magnifier mounted on it's own flip to the side mount. You can't beat Vortex for the price and certainly can't beat their warranty. Vortex recently released the Strikefire II:

http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/strikefire_II_red_dot

[Ponderosa2]

The Vortex Strikefire is a very good optic. However, it is a better fit for an AR. If you are looking to mount a RDS on a Mini 14 I'd lean toward the Vortex Sparc. It is only a little more and it is easy to mount low on a Mini 14. This my set up, which sits low on a Ruger branded rail.

Thanks for the pics. Looks greats!

[Ponderosa2]

I own a couple. Like Junkie mentioned, they're big compared to the micro red dots out there and heavier if that matters. What I like about them is looking through it, it has a larger field of vision. I don't care for the magnifiers that come with them and bought a separate magnifier mounted on it's own flip to the side mount. You can't beat Vortex for the price and certainly can't beat their warranty. Vortex recently released the Strikefire II:

http://www.vortexoptics.com/category...ire_II_red_dot

I think larger field of vision is a plus for my dad. Didn't know they released a II, thanks!

[Jyruiz]

I am waiting for the Sparc II, but when I emailed Vortex about a release date, they said spring time. Hope it's doesn't go past spring.

[WASR10]

I don't know about using a Strikefire on a mini-14 but I sure do like them on an AR. Bright dot, and unlimited relief.

[Ponderosa2]

I don't know about using a Strikefire on a mini-14 but I sure do like them on an AR. Bright dot, and unlimited relief.

My dad had noticed that they have the higher one for mounting on AR's, but also a lower mounting one. He thought the lower one may work on the Mini14. I think it mounts 7mm lower. Sounds like people like them, maybe tilt be worth a shot.

[SBsasquatch]

Strike gtg in my book. Not an aimpoint by any means. But definitely up to the task.

[sholling]

I own a couple. Like Junkie mentioned, they're big compared to the micro red dots out there and heavier if that matters. What I like about them is looking through it, it has a larger field of vision. I don't care for the magnifiers that come with them and bought a separate magnifier mounted on it's own flip to the side mount. You can't beat Vortex for the price and certainly can't beat their warranty. Vortex recently released the Strikefire II:

Thanks for the link. I liked the old SPARC a lot except for their oddball choice of batteries. The SPARC II fixes that with the use of a common CR2032 button battery.

[SloChicken]

I own a couple. Like Junkie mentioned, they're big compared to the micro red dots out there and heavier if that matters. What I like about them is looking through it, it has a larger field of vision. I don't care for the magnifiers that come with them and bought a separate magnifier mounted on it's own flip to the side mount. You can't beat Vortex for the price and certainly can't beat their warranty. Vortex recently released the Strikefire II:

http://www.vortexoptics.com/category...ire_II_red_dot

Yep, pretty much this exactly. I have both the strikefire and a sparc and I prefer the larger viewing area of the Strikefire.
I also think the 2x screw on magnifier that comes with it is useless.
I quickly discarded that garbage and bought a 3x long eye relief from Primary Arms for about 125 more and that went in a ADM swing away as Stryper has done.

They are great sights. As good as my aimpoint ML2, worlds better than my bushnell trs25 which I barely consider decent.

The big trick is getting that sight low enough for a Mini. For that application I would look hard at the Vortex Sparc.
or in my opinion, I would consider a Leatherwood 2-7x Long eye relief scope on some low rings. They are a solid and great quality scope worth twice their price (they are about $125). The magnification is just about perfect for the rifles hunting capabilities and allows for a proper cheek weld. Just a really great little scope.
Use your google fu to look it up. Many will concur I bet.
I finally settled on this option.

I should add I am running this on a Amega Mount up forward where the upper handguard was.

[Ponderosa2]

Yep, pretty much this exactly. I have both the strikefire and a sparc and I prefer the larger viewing area of the Strikefire.
I also think the 2x screw on magnifier that comes with it is useless.
I quickly discarded that garbage and bought a 3x long eye relief from Primary Arms for about 125 more and that went in a ADM swing away as Stryper has done.

They are great sights. As good as my aimpoint ML2, worlds better than my bushnell trs25 which I barely consider decent.

The big trick is getting that sight low enough for a Mini. For that application I would look hard at the Vortex Sparc.
or in my opinion, I would consider a Leatherwood 2-7x Long eye relief scope on some low rings. They are a solid and great quality scope worth twice their price (they are about $125). The magnification is just about perfect for the rifles hunting capabilities and allows for a proper cheek weld. Just a really great little scope.
Use your google fu to look it up. Many will concur I bet.
I finally settled on this option.

I should add I am running this on a Amega Mount up forward where the upper handguard was.

Great info, thank you