Are there any Good Red Dots under $100

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Title says it all. I just want something to plink with and if needed for HD that quick to aim with, especially in low light.
 
Check out the Bushnell TRS-25
I've got a couple, definitely paid under $100
Read many favorable reviews prior to purchase
 
Count me as another vote for the Bushnell TRS-25. I love that thing. I run a few of them on stuff from .22 to 7.62x54. The usually run around $90 on amazon.com.
 
I had a Primary Arms micro-dot I bought off someone here, I liked it a lot. Would definitely recommend it.
 
I second this. I'd trust my life to one, no questions asked. I've beat the hell outta mine, and it asks for seconds. Add to that a sub $100 pricing and less than a quarter pound weight, what's not to like?

Flamers prepare: I like the TRS 25 waaaayyyy more than the Vortex.
 
Check out the Bushnell TRS-25
Another vote.

I've got one on a Mossberg 590 with at least 800 rounds thru it. Probably over 1000. (I don't really keep a good round count anymore.)

But I assure you, if it can handle that recoil for that many rounds, and cost $80 (botach.com), I'm a believer. That thing has taken a few hits, too.

I have another one on an AR with about 2000-2500 rounds thru it. Not as much recoil on the AR but it is set up on a true cowitness and has never gone out of zero. I've not adjusted it since the first time I sighted it in 2 years ago.
 
TSR-25 I also have one but it has not gotten much use; it has always been good to go. About the only thing I have against cheap red dots is some have critical parallax as far as accuracy requiring a good consistent cheek weld. .
 
I also use the TRS-25, but for pistol. For my AR I use the Walther PS-55 and it works exceptional well even at 100 yards.

Jim
 
This thread inspired me to order a TRS 25 just now for my AR. I have been tempted for awhile to get a Vortex Strikefire but just haven't pulled the trigger. Figure for $80 I can give the TRS 25 a shot, and if I don't like it or don't trust it, put it on my Buck Mark in the future for fun plinking.
 
This thread inspired me to order a TRS 25 just now for my AR. I have been tempted for awhile to get a Vortex Strikefire but just haven't pulled the trigger. Figure for $80 I can give the TRS 25 a shot, and if I don't like it or don't trust it, put it on my Buck Mark in the future for fun plinking.
To me, having used the same AR with both red dots you listed, the TRS trumps the vortex. Lighter, smaller, and smaller dot with no discern able parallax.
 
For plinking? Heck yes. For HD? None I would trust.

The PA stuff is good for the money. I have this one on a .22 AR and it works great. The TRS is pretty nice for the money as well. A buddy has one, and it works well. I have an old Tasco red dot I have used of and on on different guns for years, and it just won't quit.
 
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