Ok. be honest. I'm thinking of buying either this or a vortex. I want to put a mini red dot on top of the scope. what one should i get?
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I have the Buris 5x with the Burris Fastfire II mounted on top. This is a great combination on my Colt M4. I tried the Burris 3x but found the it a bit too little magnification at 100 yards and too much at close range. With the 5x and the red dot you are covered from close range to 100 plus.
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You won't need a red dot on top of scope even though there are rails on the top and side to mount it. On 3 power you can still keep both eyes open and still see the large circle red dot for CQC applications without the need for another red dot. The red dot on top will be pretty high.
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I cannot compare the Burris to the Vortex but Ivan say I have been happy with my Burris
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I have used Burris products for years and have always been pleased with their performance. Vortex is a fine company and has many quality products but they have three levels of product lines and I am not a fan of the cheaper Chinese stuff...Maybe thats just me. Burris always stands by their products with the lifetime warranty and support is excellent. If you are planning to put a a red dot on top, the Burris Fastfire is a perfect match...
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By the way, if you have not already purchased it, I would look at spending just a little more money and looking at the Vortex red dots. The quality is far beyond that of the Sightmark. I had one a couple of years ago and the adjustments quit working after about a month. You should be able to find a Vortex for a little over $100. All the red dots will need to be sighted in to be perfect but some are closer than others to begin with. Also, I may have just gotten a bad one. Almost all of them can be zeroed in the bright sunshine as well. They have adjustments for the brightness of the dot. I shoot with the vortex and I use one of the lowest settings in the middle of the day and they are plenty bright. By the way, if you have not already purchased it, I would look at spending just a little more money and looking at the Vortex red dots. The quality is far beyond that of the Sightmark. I had one a couple of years ago and the adjustments quit working after about a month. You should be able to find a Vortex for a little over $100. All the red dots will need to be sighted in to be perfect but some are closer than others to begin with. Also, I may have just gotten a bad one. Almost all of them can be zeroed in the bright sunshine as well. They have adjustments for the brightness of the dot. I... » Read More By the way, if you have not already purchased it, I would look at spending just a little more money and looking at the Vortex red dots. The quality is far beyond that of the Sightmark. I had one a couple of years ago and the adjustments quit working after about a month. You should be able to find a Vortex for a little over $100. All the red dots will need to be sighted in to be perfect but some are closer than others to begin with. Also, I may have just gotten a bad one. Almost all of them can be zeroed in the bright sunshine as well. They have adjustments for the brightness of the dot. I shoot with the vortex and I use one of the lowest settings in the middle of the day and they are plenty bright. « Show Less
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I like my barska 20 to 60x60. It works great and for the money it can't be beat. However if you want exceptional detail and color at more than 500 yards I would step up to a vortex. But just for general viewing it will do the job well. Only reason I mention another one is, I am a target shooter and can barely pick out bullet holes at 500 yards.
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I still love mine. Red dot is very crisp. Scope is accurate up to about 75 yards then visibility is tough since there is no magnification. I think the 3x magnifier should be a cool add on for this scope. Not familiar with the Kel Tec but not sure if the laser would work with existing sights since laser is mounted at base of scope and might interfere with sights. Scope is nice quality and should be great for your needs
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The vortex lines up with my eotech well. The biggest difference between the vortex magnifier and the eotech is the picture window. You definitely have a larger viewing window with the eotech. This does not make a lot of difference at 100 yards and for me, the price of the vortex made it a much better buy than spending another 500 on eotech
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I can see the .223 holes from 100yds. Anything further becomes difficult for me. It will work with most red dots just get the right mounts.
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I would go with a lazer that has a better way of zeroing it in - The thought of doing it wiyh the mount and trying to adjust aimpoint with the allen wrench is a non starter for me - Its kind of like buying a 3x9 scope and trying to 0 it with the mounts - does not compute
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It depends how much you plan on using it. When I'm hunting, I take the red dot completely off. When I'm just target shooting, I leave it on. I wouldn't buy this for the red dot attachment. It is a really cheap red dot. If you plan on using the scope for hunting I wouldn't use the red dot at all.
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You can be on target with the Vortex much faster. Its a clean clear target. Fifty to Seventy Five ideal.
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Amazon offers both scopes. Mine is the mil-dot. It has an adjustable brightness illuminated green and red reticle. I like the quick release on it. Worth the money.
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Dueck Defense makes an addon mount for mounting a red dot optic, you can find it on their website
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I cant tell you the distance as I returned mine. This info isn't included in the listing. The mount will place your magnifier 7mm below the centerline of your sight.(i.e. Eotech, etc). It is for the lower 2/3 of the view. There is another swing mount manufactured that has the same part number. The name of the manufacturer has slipped my mind as of right now, but it can be purchased from Primary Arms. Go to their web sight and read your descriptions. They also have the spring loaded push button and the magnifier flips to the side. That is what I bought instead. It is tighter and more stable as far as holding the magnifier. The Vortex has too much play and wobble for my taste. I cant tell you the distance as I returned mine. This info isn't included in the listing. The mount will place your magnifier 7mm below the centerline of your sight.(i.e. Eotech, etc). It is for the lower 2/3 of the view. There is another swing mount manufactured that has the same part number. The name of the manufacturer has slipped my mind as of right now, but it can be purchased from Primary Arms. Go to their web sight and read your descriptions. They also have the spring loaded push button and the magnifier flips to the side. That is what I bought instead. It is tighter and more stable... » Read More I cant tell you the distance as I returned mine. This info isn't included in the listing. The mount will place your magnifier 7mm below the centerline of your sight.(i.e. Eotech, etc). It is for the lower 2/3 of the view. There is another swing mount manufactured that has the same part number. The name of the manufacturer has slipped my mind as of right now, but it can be purchased from Primary Arms. Go to their web sight and read your descriptions. They also have the spring loaded push button and the magnifier flips to the side. That is what I bought instead. It is tighter and more stable as far as holding the magnifier. The Vortex has too much play and wobble for my taste. « Show Less
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Vortex is a much better optic. The Millet is not bad, but I do not think it would do well with a 338. Go with the Vortex.
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I think he answered your question. The back piece (magnifier) flips over to the side allowing you to use your iron sights through the front eotech circle/dot. Just a pice of my .02cents I Love this combo! Though I have heard great things about the vortex magnifier and may give it a shot. It's over 200 less :/ good luck!
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All I can say is it might. I am not an AK guy. Most of my experience is in building AR, M1A, Rem 700 and Mossy 500 weapons. It looks like you need to get almost down onto the rail with you Aimpoint to absolute cowitness your front sight. I use Vortex Strikefires myself and to me they perform as well as Aimpoint. I use them on Mossy 500s and they hold up under 3" magnum fire that actually broke an A.R.M.S. QD mount. Anyway, they are not very expensive and they are great rings. I have some on my Rem 700 Varmint .308. Try one and see.
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Unless your target is 1000 yds away, you won't cover it with the very tiny single dot reticle. The dot circle may obstruct you view a little at normal ranges but you still have 2 other choices and one of them will allow you to get on target fast without obscuring the target. I was just at the range a week ago and was very pleased with how well this sight performs. And yes, the single dot reticle is my first choice precisely because it doesn't obscure the target.
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A scope in a lot af ways is going to be personal preferance and how you plan to use it. For my Marauder Pistol I purchased a Leaper UTG Bug Buster Compact scope. Because the gun is short I did not want a large scope the Bug Buster has work out perfect. It comes with quick release rings. red and green dot, 3-9X32 power for around $90. After 3 months I have been very happy with it.