holographic vs. red dot

[Ian's Dad]

looking for two sights.. one for a browning buckmark for target shooting up to 50 yards and one for a S&W 15-22 (ar15 style .22).. the S&W will be used for plinking and some paper punching up to 50 yards...

what are the pros and cons of holo vs. red dot.. i have experience with an ultradot red dot but no experience with holo sights.

price is an issue, at least for the 15-22.

 

[YaNi]

First how much do you want to spend? If you aren't looking in the $200-450 range, you can rule out a holo sight.

 

[Ian's Dad]

maybe i'm using the wrong name

when i say "holo" i'm speaking of the red dot sites without the tube... i know there are quite a few for under 100 bucks..

i want to spend less than $200

 

[Speedo66]

I think what the previous poster meant was that the quality of the lower priced units weren't worth spending money for, not that there aren't any.

 

[Ian's Dad]

ahhh..

that makes sense.. so would the recommendation be that under 200 one should go with a red dot?

 

[Vicious-Peanut]

Not necessarily, while the quality of the units under $XXX price is lower than that of say an Eotech or someone else, there are many budget models that would be fine on a .22 that sees only range use and plinking.

Some of the TruGlos get good reviews.

 

[hawk45]

I just got one of these based off the the reviews on AR15.com.

http://www.primaryarms.com/product.sc?productId=18&categoryId=5

Comes in very nice box and has all the accessories (front/rear flip caps, 2 sets of batteries, mount, knob lanyard cover). Even get an extended elevated mount for just an extra $10 (which I did b/c going on an M4A2 build. I mounted mine on my handguard and works great with the carry handle and fixed front sight. It's only $70 but quality if far beyond the price. It is NOT and Aimpoint by any means.. but I'm just using for the range.. not for combat. If you plan on using in combat I'd save your pennies and go with an Aimpoint. I think the single dot is far easier to use than the other reticles.. especially when shooting with both eyes open. FYI.. you can also put on the Aimpoint rubber cover for extra protection as it is the same body style ($25 extra). Marshell gives great service from Primary and reviews show. Go look on AR15.com. After reading all I could I could't find one person that said theirs didn't work and hold zero after hundreds/thousands of rounds. There were lots of bashers b/c it wasn't a $400 optic but you have to decide the use.. range or combat. That is where the extra $ comes in... Just another suggestion, but wanted to put it out there. Take care and good luck.

 

[alfack]

IDK, I bought an UltraDot PAN-AV for less than 200. It has served me well.

 

[slammy]

Not to Hijack the OP, but I bought a PS90 this weekend what kind of optics do any of you recommend for plinking out to 50 yards, I'm not sure but I might want low power magnafacation....

 

[ultradoc]

forget about eoteck. thay are EXPENSIVE.

 

[mbopp]

I've got a Bushnell Holosight and a Merrit red dot.
I tried the holo on my slug gun last year but it sat too high for my liking. I put it on my Contender (replacing a Leupold 2X) and I like it there. IMHO it's easier to get off a running shot with a handgun using the holo than either the scope or red dot. I think the Bushnell is either discontinued or available only in camo and it's close to $300. And it seems to eat the "N" batteries it uses. If I put another set of optics on I'll have to look at the Burris Fastfire, that's in your $200 range.
I just mounted the red dot on my Victor. Hopefully I'll get some range time today to see how it works. $69 from Midway on sale.
I have a 22 rifle with a scope on it now. I'll try the red dot on it after testing the Victor.