Vortex released a micro red dot with the same footprint as a T1. I love Vortex’s VIP warranty. Battery life is only 7000 hours but I think I am going to give it a shot. I just ordered one from Midway to compare to the PA micro dot I just picked up. Yes the PA has a 50k hour runtime but I’m thinking the VIP warranty is worth 2 CR2032 batteries a year.
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Let me know what you think. Vortex has always been good to me. I’ve been running a SPARC AR for over 2 years now with no issues and I am by no means gentle with it.Originally Posted by Tom_Jones
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It sits a tad lower than the PA AMD. Clarity and dot seems equal. The Vortex feels more durable though, and I like the rotary control better than the push button. Vortex says the battery will last at least 9 months with the intensity set to 6. 6 is visible in the AZ sun without being too bright for low light use so I’m going to leave it there. Just bought a box of a dozen CR2032s for less than 6 bucks. At a dollar a year in battery cost with the VIP warranty and 50 bucks cheaper than the PA, I’m going to stick with Vortex.
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The price on these is unreal...
What Jay said above Tom, looking forward to your thoughts on it as well.
$129? I've spent more than that on dinner a couple times in my life.
Does the dot stay on or does it auto shut off?
I was into 10mm Auto before it sold out and went mainstream, but these days I'm here for the revolver and epidemiology information.
You & me both Lester & no auto shut off per Vortex’s FAQ page.
Well, I've been looking for a red dot to experiment with on my 336. I think I found it...
Thanks! I was looking in the instruction manual and couldn't find it.
I was into 10mm Auto before it sold out and went mainstream, but these days I'm here for the revolver and epidemiology information.
I don’t think you will be disappointed. I just put a brick of 8 pellet 00 Flight control through the 590 without any shift or flickering. No long term data obviously but it’s very promising for 129 bucks.
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Midway is running a 15% off code on most optics right now: 15OPTICS0218 which lowers the final price of one of these to $110.49 shipped with USPS priority. Now I'm tempted. I have no use for another red dot. I don't need another red dot. That is a silly price though. You say these have a T1 footprint?
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