Inexpensive, But Reliable Red-Dot Sights

[Blaine]

For a 1022. Three minute dot at most. Two would be better. The 100 buck Bushnell seems real good, but I'll go cheaper for "just" a .22..... BSA??

[Pisgah]

I have had excellent lock with the Tasco Red Dot around $50 and sometimes less. I have had them on .22 and .223 rifles, but also have one on a Rem. 870 short shotgun that has held up thus far through probably 150 slug and buckshot rounds with no sign of a problem.

[wecsoger]

Ordered a Bushnell TRS-25, based on good reviews.

Good scope but the one I got had a big blob of epoxy inside. Very visible in the field of view, right down at 4 o'clock.

Sent that one back thinking it was a manufacturing defect, one I get in exchange was exactly the same, if not worse. Threw up my hands in disgust and got a refund.

And I still don't have a red dot for my carbine.

[jhrosier]

I've not had satisfactory results with cheap red dots.
Battery life is poor at best, worse in cold weather.

I'm a big fan of the Burris Speed Dot 135.
I have several of them, some 3moa, some 8moa.
When I need another one, I head for ebay and buy used.
Good luck so far.

I also have Barska 2-7x35 mildot air gun scopes on a couple of 22s and prefer them to the red dot for shooting further than 50 yards.

Jack

[AJMD429]

The Fastfire-II's I have are compact, light weight, durable, and excellent battery life.

Plus - if I decide to swap sights, and they wind up moving from a 22 LR to a 45-70 or 308 or 45 ACP, I know they'll hold up well.

[Blaine]

I've had a Burris SpeedDot on my 629pp forever, and it's going to stay there. One ragged hole at 25 yds with any loads.

[Grizz]

I have a Bushnell TRS-25 for my ArmaLites. It swaps with abt same zero among them.

It is hard on battery life, ya don't want to leave it on in the box. but I calculate the difference in price between that and Frank's pick will buy a literal boatload of batteries.

only just wish it was a green dot, but otherwise happy with it

[Blaine]

I have a Bushnell TRS-25 for my ArmaLites. It swaps with abt same zero among them.

It is hard on battery life, ya don't want to leave it on in the box. but I calculate the difference in price between that and Frank's pick will buy a literal boatload of batteries.

only just wish it was a green dot, but otherwise happy with it

Another option is that I have a 2x Pentax sitting around with nothing to do. I sort of wanted something shorter.

[3leggedturtle]

Blaine I have a Tasco Pro-point with both green and red dots, think it's a 3moa dot. Will check it to tonite. If you are interested.

[Lassiter]

The Fastfire-II's I have are compact, light weight, durable, and excellent battery life.

Plus - if I decide to swap sights, and they wind up moving from a 22 LR to a 45-70 or 308 or 45 ACP, I know they'll hold up well.

What AJMD429 said.......I love mine

[OldWin]

Primary Arms micro.

Same battery life as Aimpoint micro. Same screw location for mounts/risers.

Google them and check out the reviews and videos.
We bought one for my sons Noveske SBR and he loves it.

[MrMurphy]

Agreed on the Primary Arms. They're Chinese copies and don't have nearly the ruggedness or battery life of an Aimpoint, but for a .22 plinker, they're fine.

[marlinman93]

I wouldn't go too cheap on a red dot scope, as they tend to "star burst" easily on the cheap ones. The Tasco is a pretty good red dot, but even it can tend to distort and look more flared out as you increase magnification. Stay below 6 or so on the scale and they work good. The cheap ones wont give you a nice round dot, but will have more of an oval shaped dot.

[alnitak]

I have the Bushnell TRS-25 and it has worked fine for me, and others I know that have it. Seems to be at a good price/performance point.