Vortex Stirkefire Red Dot- any users?

[Guest tennesseevolz]

I have scoured many gunshops in Nashville, Chattanooga, Jackson, and Knoxville areas over the past 2 weeks, and was trying to get a decent USED Aimpoint or Eotech to keep in my $200 budget---today while watching the UT game I ran acrosss the following--

Vortex - Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Scope for AR15

This seems like it is too good to be true, but I want to know if any of you have experience with this Vortex Red Dot Sight!

I have a Stag Model 2, with fixed Front and MI flip down rear, and for the $$$ and the LIFETIME waranty, the Vortex seems like a great deal @ $150 from their website w/ mount and 2-x doubler.

[Guest clsutton21]

The Optics Talk Forums - Vortex Strike Fire Red Dot

Check out that forum thread. He got his for $130.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Looks like the Trijicon Tri-Power. As far as finding a decent used EoTech under $200.....I've never seen one

[strickj]

I,ve been meaning to get one of these for months now.

Not sure why I have'nt...just too lazy I guess.

The price on these things have gone up here recently.They used to be had for 120ish...now the lowest I have seen them is 150.

If you wanna buy here in Chattanooga,see here

[Guest tennesseevolz]

yeah---I was hoping someone local had one so I could get an honest opinon.......i may just find someone with a return policy in case it is crap---but the company website, and other products seem legit-----maybe I will just get it----B&H Photo has a good deal on it w/ a free $25 gift card.

Vortex | 1x30 StrikeFire Red Dot AR15 Riflescope | SFRD-AR15

[Smith]

they get rave reviews from every forum I've read. Even the AR15.com guys give them good reviews and they usually thumb their noses at anything less than $400 (whether it's worth it or not).

[Guest tennesseevolz]

I found the link you were talking about:

Vortex StrikeFire Video Update in OP 8/29/08 - AR15.COM

I guess I will give Vortex a call on Monday and place an order since no Middle TN Shops carry them-----(hmm hmm G&L, 2nd Amendment, Guns For America, and ASP)-----I would buy it from one of you if you had it!

[Guest Usagi]

I have one and around 1000 rounds on it. Never lost zero. Still on original battery.

Did an Appleseed shoot with one a few weeks ago and it was perfect.

[Guest tennesseevolz]

thx man----I appreciate that- i can not justify $400 + for an aimpoint, eotech, or trijicon------My AR cost less than some of the sights out there!!

[JeffL]

Hmm, my 10/22 needs one of those.

[Guest tennesseevolz]

well- I bought a Vortex Strikefire from B&H Photo online for $139.99 + 8.60 shipping----they also threw in a $25 giftcard---- it looks good as far as specs, and I hope to be able to review it after using- i will have it on thurs or frid-----could any one w/ eotechs, trijicons, burris, and aimpoints make it to Hobson Pike on one of the next 2 Saturdays to test them out vs. eachother??? Should this be in a new thread???? I think that 2- 20 round mags/ optic should be sufficient----let me know guys--- This will be an AR specific shoot.

[JeffL]

I have a Trijicon ACOG. It's not a red dot so I'm not sure that's what you're looking to compare it to. TA31F 4x32.

[Guest tennesseevolz]

Well trijicon was one of my opitions-----should we make this a new thread to set a time at Hobson pike next Saturday???

[JeffL]

Up to you. I can come out and let off a couple rounds. I wouldn't mind seeing that Strikefire in action.

[THE COOP]

I just got my 1st AR-15 last weekend, a DPMS and I'm thinking about one of these low budget red dots to mount on top of my carry handle, I just want to start shooting it and getting used to it and in the future I'll look into a higher price range red dots!!! I'll post pictures of it tomorrow!!! COOP

[Guest tennesseevolz]

GOT THE STRIKEFIRE TODAY!!!!!!! It is a great looking sight----I took it to my buddies and shot 50 rds, @ 50 yrds and was ale to zero in no prob- the zero held very well (I put the sight in a pelican case in the back of my truck and drove around for a bit and shot again)-----it has red and green dot---the doubler that comes with it is ok----i am now looking for a less expensive magnifier w/ side flip to add to it.-----i think this will be a great range optic----the Vortex guys have a lifetime no question warranty---what else could you ask for in a sub $150 sight??

[strickj]

Cool beans!

I didn't know they had both red,and green dots...maybe thats new...I dunno

Anyhoo,when you find another 2/3 magnifier that works well,let us know

[flyanything]

I've narrowed it down to the Trijicon probably or maybe Eotech. I was using a Sightmark Ultra-Shot. It's a good sight, but I want waterproof. I'm kind of leaning towards Trijicon because of no batteries. I'm going to list the Sightmark on E-bay to move it for $75.00. to help with the huge difference in price. I found a Trijicon with mount for $479 that lines up with the iron sights as does the Sightmark. I found that I don't really like the scope feel of the Aimpoint, I perfer the thinner glass for both eyes open shooting.

Edited October 4, 2009 by flyanything

[THE COOP]

Does anybody know if this red dot comes with the mount? COOP

[strickj]

I believe it comes with your choice of high mount for an AR,or low mount for others

Edit:

From GTdist:

Included with the Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Riflescope:

• Extra-high mounting ring for the Flat-Top AR
  
• Ring height is 1.5625 inches from top of rail to center of optic (providing lower 1/3 co-witness)
  
• Flip-up lens caps
  
• Doubler
  
• CR2 battery
  
• Vortex Limited Lifetime Warranty
  

[Guest SureShot308]

I have an EOTech mounted up on one of my AR's if anyone wants to compare anything to it.

[THE COOP]

I ordered one last night to try out on my AR, thought I'd try this before i drop $400+ on a Eotech!!!!! COOP

[BlueRaiderFan]

Purchased a Vortex the other day but wound up sending it back. It seemed like a good option but I did not like the dot clarity. Ordered an EOTech instead. Can't wait to try it out. Might be a while. I went overboard fixing up my AR and didn't save any for ammo.