Red Dot/Reflex Experts: Which Sight?

[lipadj46]

OK I have to admit I have not owned a red dot/reflex sight in years and I am looking for a sight for my Saiga. I was going to go cheap but figured I might as well get a decent sight and not be dissappointed. So these are my choices please let me know of you have experiences and which one would be best. I am going to use it on my Saiga on a side mounted rail for deer hunting and maybe turkey.

Trijicon 1x24 Reflex Dual Illuminated Sight

4 MOA Amber Dot
Special Forces Model
Free Lens Cover w/ Purchase
Free Flat Top Mount w/ Purchase
Free Polarized Filter w/ Purchase
$419.95

Trijicon Tri-Power Reflex Sight

Matte
Red Chevron
30mm
Free Trijicon Scope Cover w/ Purchase
Free Trijicon Lens Pen w/ Purchase
Free Trijicon 30mm Weaver Ring w/ Purchase
Free 4 Batteries w/ Purchase
$569.95

Zeiss Z-Point Reflex Sight

Suitable For Rifle or Pistol Applications
Dual Illumination (Solar and Battery)
Picatinny Style Base
$370.95

Aimpoint Micro H-1 Red Dot Sight

Matte
4 MOA Dot
30mm
Weaver-Style Mount Included
Submersible to 15 feet
$519.95

Aimpoint CompC3 30mm Red Dot Sight

Matte
2 MOA Dot
30mm
Free Aimpoint X Wide 30mm Picatinny Style Ring w/ Purchase
Free Aimpoint Bikini Lens Cover w/ Purchase
$388.95

Bushnell Holosight
Matte
Compact
Standard 2-D
"N" Battery Model
40 Hours of Battery Life
$239.95

Latest Generation Kobra

$250

Leupold 1x14 Tactical Prismatic 30mm Riflescope

Matte
Illuminated Circle Plex
30mm
DiamondCoat
$499.95

 

[FFMedic]

I have a nice Holosight for sale right now.

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=419911

FFMedic

 

[lipadj46]

If you are willing to come down on the price a bit PM me. I can get a new one for $240 shipped.

 

[Coronach]

With a Saiga, I would do one of three things, in no particular order:

1. Ultimak and full-sized aimpoint on a low ring.

2. Ultimak and Aimpoint Micro on a low mount.

3. Larue's new AK Iron Dot mount combo ($289 for the package, IIRC)

#1 for ultimate toughness, #2 for very tough with very very low weight (no idea how much less tough than #1), #3 for more-than-good-enough and reasonable cost.

Mike

 

[lipadj46]

Its a Saiga 12 and I have a UTG quick release side mount as the Saiga 12 design is not rail add-on friendly with the latest iron site design. I am thinking of going with the Aimpoint Micro or the Trijicon Tripower. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[variablebinary]

2. Ultimak and Aimpoint Micro on a low mount.

 

[priler]

of the ones you listed there,i like the aimpoint compC3 on a good side rail.the utg you mentioned should be good to go IF every thing is straight.i dought the rail on your saiga will not be right.

 

[lipadj46]

Yes it looks like it is straight but who knows until I get a scope mounted up and go out and shoot. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Coronach]

Ultimak makes a rail for the S12.

Mike

 

[lipadj46]

I will have to check it out but I think the new Saiga front site that is pressed in not screwed is a problem with those rails and it makes the installation a job for a professional (requires grinding the front site down and drilling a hole). Though I could probably do it myself I am going to try the side mount first as it appears to be a quality piece, probably the best finished piece I ever have seen from Leapers.

 

[Coronach]

Good luck. I've not been impressed with the side-mount system, for various reasons. However, for a shotgun, it may well be more than adequate.

Mike

 

[lipadj46]

However, for a shotgun, it may well be more than adequate.

That is my hope anyway, if not I will have the forward rail installed and will have it installed eventually when they come out with a better solution for the new Saiga 12's.