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So, NBui4, have you gotten to shoot with it yet? I'm seriously thinking about picking one of these up as well. Seeing how this sight plus a LaRue qd mount is still well under the price of an aimpoint.
Unfortunately not yet, all the reviews and videos I've watched on this say its GTG and stay sighted in with any bumps/drops etc. It's still not an Aimpoint, but good enough for the occasional shooter like me. Got a set of scope covers from Gander Mountain on sale for $10 a pair (#4 butler creek obj). Comes with a 2x screw on magnifier that makes the field of view really small. For now I'm satisfied with the mount as well which as a few different riser options for 1/3 or full co-witness. Brightness doesn't appear to be an issue. I also hear Vortex is very good with quality assurance/product replacement. About all I can say without taking it to the range. Will be sure to add more when I do.
Originally Posted by CMP_5.56
Shot and TESTED!
Went to Cherry Creek yesterday to get sighted in. Want to start off that I am not a great shot by no means, and have only shot 200 rounds through my AR. Took me less than 30 rds to get sighted in and get on the red @ 50m since it was very easy to adjust. Had no problems with brightness at all or the 2x magnifier. Great optic in my opinion, but again I don't have a lot of experience.
Everything to the left of red was prior to sighting in, these are the 30 rounds or so I took to get sighted in, but after that it was a decently tight group in the center.
I have around a thousand rounds through my AR with a SPARC, and it's still holding zero fine.
I think you'll be happy with it.
One problem I've heard of is the dot will turn off or flicker. If this happens to you, tighten the battery cover, not just finger tight.
That should solve the problem.
+1 for the Spark and all vortex product. They are the best value available.
Cheers!
Rooter
I have a Vortex sight on one of my ARs.
It turned off and on randomly during the Pueblo Tactical Rifle shoot last weekend. In addition to that, the 2x magnifier worked itself loose after the first stage.
On the plus side, just the 2x magnifier was enough to be able to see and hit the 440 yd silhouette target.
When it worked, it worked very well. Now, I'm not so sure.
Just got off the phone with a very nice lady @ Vortex. Problem solved. With customer service like what I've seen, I look forward to purchasing more items from Vortex.
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