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New Red Dot sight for my AR
08-11-2016, 11:34 PM,
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(08-11-2016, 10:38 AM)ssphoto Wrote: After having taken two AR training classes with Robb and Mike, it is clear that I needed a good quality RD site for my AR. The AR I bought does not allow for iron sights, as the front block is too low, so really the only sighting method that works, IMO, is to put a red dot sight on.

I'm somewhat of a cheapskate on accessories at times and I've learned my lesson twice now. The first time, Robb had to lend me his EO Tech as my iron sites didn't allow me to hit the broadside of a barn, and so I bought an $80 red dot, which initially worked fine, but broke after about twenty rounds, right before the Advanced course started. So, Robb loaned my his EO Tech again! (Thanks Robb!)

Well, there's no way I'm gonna pay for RD Scope that's worth more than my rifle, so I've settled on the Vortex Sparc II. It has good reviews and has a great warranty as well. This will have to do the trick and I hope it lasts the test of time.

Vortex Optics Sparc II 2 MOA Red Dot Sight (SPC-402)

I've yet to receive it in the mail, and have been waiting nearly two months. Reportedly on back order. I hope to get it early September.

Anyone have thoughts about this scope that have actually used it on an AR?

I have a Vortex Sparc II Red Dot. I had it mounted on a Colt LE6920, and it worked fine through 1200 rounds. I then moved it to a Ruger SR762 and it worked fine on that rifle. It has never given me any trouble, and always holds zero. The scope has a lifetime "No questions asked, warranty" and they stand by it. I have a number of Vortex optics, and I can tell you they stand up to the beating a semi-automatic 7.62x51 can dish out without problems. I do own EOTech's as well.
"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Col. Jeff Cooper
(08-11-2016, 10:38 AM)ssphoto Wrote: After having taken two AR training classes with Robb and Mike, it is clear that I needed a good quality RD site for my AR. The AR I bought does not allow for iron sights, as the front block is too low, so really the only sighting method that works, IMO, is to put a red dot sight on.

I'm somewhat of a cheapskate on accessories at times and I've learned my lesson twice now. The first time, Robb had to lend me his EO Tech as my iron sites didn't allow me to hit the broadside of a barn, and so I bought an $80 red dot, which initially worked fine, but broke after about twenty rounds, right before the Advanced course started. So, Robb loaned my his EO Tech again! (Thanks Robb!)

Well, there's no way I'm gonna pay for RD Scope that's worth more than my rifle, so I've settled on the Vortex Sparc II. It has good reviews and has a great warranty as well. This will have to do the trick and I hope it lasts the test of time.

Vortex Optics Sparc II 2 MOA Red Dot Sight (SPC-402)

I've yet to receive it in the mail, and have been waiting nearly two months. Reportedly on back order. I hope to get it early September.

Anyone have thoughts about this scope that have actually used it on an AR?
I have a Vortex Sparc II Red Dot. I had it mounted on a Colt LE6920, and it worked fine through 1200 rounds. I then moved it to a Ruger SR762 and it worked fine on that rifle. It has never given me any trouble, and always holds zero. The scope has a lifetime "No questions asked, warranty" and they stand by it. I have a number of Vortex optics, and I can tell you they stand up to the beating a semi-automatic 7.62x51 can dish out without problems. I do own EOTech's as well.
"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Col. Jeff Cooper
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New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 08-11-2016, 10:38 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by BelieveIn308 - 08-11-2016, 11:34 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 08-13-2016, 10:35 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by BelieveIn308 - 09-03-2016, 10:16 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 10-05-2016, 03:42 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 11-08-2016, 02:59 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 11-09-2016, 09:32 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 11-09-2016, 11:25 AM
New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 11-09-2016, 10:26 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 11-10-2016, 09:38 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 11-10-2016, 02:23 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 11-24-2016, 10:19 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 01-11-2017, 10:43 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 01-12-2017, 10:14 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by rwhite135 - 01-17-2017, 02:17 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by ssphoto - 05-15-2017, 02:03 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by bradberry - 05-16-2017, 08:40 AM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by rwhite135 - 05-23-2017, 11:38 PM
RE: New Red Dot sight for my AR - by BelieveIn308 - 05-24-2017, 08:21 PM

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