Reflex/red dot advice needed.

[Handsome Rob]

So, for the newbie EBR owner on an extreeeemely tight budget (like under $100 tight) can anyone recommend me a sight for fast target aquisition?

 

I've bought a flat-top upper for my AR & I have no sights. At some point I'd like to throw on a set of flip-up sights (would this be a better option?) but I kinda like the idea of a non-magnifying, fast to point sight.

 

It's pretty much a range queen that I can let a friend's kid shoot (I'll probably end up banging off a round or two....) instead of him trying to shoulder the gun as-is with a 20" stainless bull barrel & scope. I reckon it'd serve for home/livestock defense too, so long range isn't important.

 

Obviously I'm on a hugely limited budget, but I don't want to go with the God-knows-what-I'm-buying Chiwanese EBay special.

[173rdABN]

Honestly, I'd say get good with irons first. I even prefer irons at work and I have a choice of an ACOG or eotech. Seriously, consider it. Get irons first.

[runco]

I have this sight, and it works good.  Not a keep with the Jones qualifier though.  Do note the good reviews:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Tactical-Weaver-Picatinny/dp/B003NFI092/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382997742&sr=8-2&keywords=ar15+holographic+sights

 

Walmart sells the same one for $99. 

[Drjack88]

Use the irons until you can save enough for a good sight...trust me I did the same thing and it was so so worth the wait....plus you cAn sharpen up your shooting skills with the irons!

[Handsome Rob]

Aaaaalrighty then.....2/3 irons, 1/3 budget reflex.

 

Recommend me some irons? :) (gas block, not rail)

[173rdABN]

You can find good used KACs for $60. Or just get a magpul rear flip up. Way to easy. It'll work just fine for you. No need for any $100+ Troy or anything like that.

[Smith]

Bushnell TRS-25 or look at Primary Arms. They are about the only ones in that price range that I would even consider. I prefer the TRS-25. 

[jcluff]

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-TRS-25-Reticle-Riflescope/dp/B00200E0HM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383003167&sr=8-1 <- $70 3 moa dot that lasts a while on a cr2032 battery.


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[Twin]

A little more than $100, but a 30mm tube is nice to have instead of a 25mm

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oQg1p1UPFY

[Refleks]

Irons and red dot...

Primary arms is the bomb.

[dcloudy777]

Buy flip up irons (I think you can still get the Magpul set for less than $100). Save more money to buy a good red dot to add later, then you have both.

Basically, 100 dollars gets you a perfectly serviceable set of irons that will do the job forever. I haven't seen a 100 dollar optic that I would feel comfortable trusting.

[GuitaRx]

A little more than $100, but a 30mm tube is nice to have instead of a 25mm

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oQg1p1UPFY

 

but worth it! I have this one and it's well worth the $150 price tag..

[Handsome Rob]

Thanks for the help guys, I've decided to forgo the luxury of a red dot & go with a basic set of irons. At last the battery won't run out! :)

[rugerla1]

Thanks for the help guys, I've decided to forgo the luxury of a red dot & go with a basic set of irons. At last the battery won't run out! :)

Good choice!

[173rdABN]

You'll become a better shooter as well. You made the right choice.

[Dustbuster]

Irons are a plus I just picked up a UTG 1-4 24 red/green dot with a round / dor reticle use the black circle n dot if the battery diea, comes w rings and locknuts on the turrets, dust covers was 129 bucks from ken Arnold. If it lasts longer than the millet red dot or sig red dot ill be happy, its on a 556 R that chews on optics for lunch... Go figure


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[whitewolf001]

 No need for any $100+ Troy or anything like that.

Phhbbtttt, says you... ;)

[Blitzen]

Buy flip up irons (I think you can still get the Magpul set for less than $100). Save more money to buy a good red dot to add later, then you have both.

Basically, 100 dollars gets you a perfectly serviceable set of irons that will do the job forever. I haven't seen a 100 dollar optic that I would feel comfortable trusting.

+1    $100 gets you China made but some of them may last awhile. .