Vortex red dot scopes.

[deafdogdief]

Anybody have any constructive criticism for Vortex red dot scopes? They seem inexpensive and I am wondering if the quality is like the price.

[RWF]

not with the red dot, but with viper scopes. mine have been great and there cs was a big reason i tryed them in the first place.

[CM1021]

I have the strikefire and I'm getting ready to order a sparc...They are great optics!! You can't beat they're customer service and they're optics are top notch for the price!!

[deafdogdief]

I have the strikefire and I'm getting ready to order a sparc...They are great optics!! You can't beat they're customer service and they're optics are top notch for the price!!

What is the reason for going with a SPARC? I looked at that, too. I am thinking about mounting the strikefire for coyote hunting because I wan to use my AR instead of my hunting rifle. Is either the strikefire or SPARC practical for that?

[Lumber_Jack]

Unless your going to war, they are great and you can't beat the price. The Strikefire comes with a screw in 2x magnifier

Sent from my Mom's basement

[broox]

I have the strikefire. I like it, but I have never used an aimpoint or eotech or anything really expensive. It did break after I had had it about a year. Of course Vortex fixed it for free, but until the moment it broke(during a three gun stage), I never knew why anyone would buy anything else. Now I guess I know why. They said the on/off switch broke. I still use the strikefire in the bit of competitive shooting that I do. I believe it is well worth the money, of course if this switch breaking is a yearly occurence, my opinion will change.

[Backon4]

I have 3 of the strikefires. For the money they can't be beat. My other red dots are Primary Arms micro's and m3

[deafdogdief]

Thanks for the info, all! I think I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow! (Strikefire)

[Guest ThePunisher]

I've got the Sparc. Great little RD and comes also with 2x screw on magnification. Also comes with 3 different riser heights.

[mcurrier]

Thanks for the info, all! I think I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow! (Strikefire)

There are three different versions, one with red dot, one with green dot and one that has both. I got the one with both, switchable red/green.

[Smith]

Hard to beat for the money and if you de a search you will find they have been tortured and abused and hold up just fine.

[RichardS]

I the sparc's on two rifles and they have served me well but I have not had them long - around 1000 rounds through an AR-15 and 500 through a 9mm CX4 over the past 6 months. The 2x magnifier is nice for my old eyes when shooting 100yds or beyond.

[deafdogdief]

There are three different versions, one with red dot, one with green dot and one that has both. I got the one with both, switchable red/green.

Me, too!

[Guest FastMover]

Vortex's CS is outstanding however their red dots were lackluster in performance. I purchased a Strikefire when they were first released. I liked how it came with a mount AND a 2x magnifier. After zeroing I placed my carbine in its bag and tossed it on the ground. This ended up breaking a ring inside of the optic housing. I called Vortex the next day and they replaced my optic no questions asked. I traded the replacement for a Benchmade AFO then bought an Aimpoint. After that I never skimped on quality optics. Even if this was going on a plinker I probably still wouldn't buy another. The red dot market is dominated by Aimpoint for a reason. No BS plain and simple design and battle proven quality.