Psa is having a daily deal.Vortex Strikefire 2 and 10 magpul ar 556 mags for 199.99 I bought 2 deals yesterday two strikefire 2 red dots with 20 mags. Awesome deal in my opinion. I paid just under 450 for all of it. Good video Thanks William
The adjustment knob covers have a hash protrusion on top that is designed to fit into the knobs so you don't need tools or coins to set elevation or wind. Just turn the cap around, adjust and screw the cover back on.
Thats exactly what I was going to say. I know this and I dont even have this sight. Wow. It Really surprised me that he didnt know that. Blows my mind.
Being new to red dot optics, this was my first purchase for my first AR-15 build. I originally intended to mount a super compact 3-9x42mm scope I have, but to get proper eye relief, the scope had to be mounted so far back it made grabbing and yanking the charging handle a little bit difficult. I shopped around online, and I kept seeing the Vortex Strikefire II you reviewed here. While I was buying spare magazines at Rural King, I spotted this optic behind the counter. After talking with the gun guy a few minutes, I decided to take the plunge. It cost me $179.99 plus tax. The first time I ever encountered a red dot sight was one my son purchased in 2004 to put on his AK-47. The instruction book was worse than horrible, and we didn't understand exactly how red dot sights worked. Therefore, we never managed to zero the damn thing and he ended up pitching it the trash. No big deal since I don't think the thing cost more than $40. But even adjusting for inflation, the low price should've been a tip-off it was probably a piece of junk to begin with. I took this puppy to the range yesterday and managed to get it zeroed in with four shots at fifty yards. More shooting really opened my eyes up to what I've been missing out on! This thing is nothing short of GREAT. My astigmatism is so bad, though, that I can't use it with both eyes open, and that's okay by me. At fifty yards I was putting all my shots in a space that could be covered with a quarter. At 100 yards, my groups opened up to a tad over 4", and that disappointed me, but I had to remind myself that this optic isn't intended for long range use. And 4" at 100 yards can still do a lot of damage if something needs a little damaging! Target acquisition was unbelievably fast, no matter where my cheek hit the stock, and I finally learned that the dot doesn't have to be visually centered optically in the ring - no matter what, that dot is always sitting on where my bullets are going. Great video, even though I was looking for some measure of validation over my purchase, since I wasn't sure I was getting my money's worth, or if I should've squeezed a few more nickels and dimes together to buy something better. At this point, I'm perfectly happy. And, by the way, I much prefer the green dot over the red. Besides, it consumes less power, which isn't too much a concern since CR2 batteries tend to last a very, very long time. My PowerMac G4 desktop computer was brand new in 2002, and it uses the same battery for its internal clock and PRAM settings. I still use that old Mac for sentimental reasons, plus it runs software none of my newer Macs will. The original battery is still in that computer, 17 years later!
I believe 4" at 100 yard meets the advertised '4 MOA' rating on this red dot. If you want to tighten that up you can buy an additional flip up 3x sight made by vortex that goes with with this sight and you can get better long range shots and flip it to the side when you want close up shots.
@@alphaspartan I already have the Vortex VMX-T3 magnifier, and it only makes the dot 12 MOA! I just purchased a Holosun green dot for a different rifle that has a 2 MOA dot, and it's making 100 yards shots much easier. I still love the StrikeFire II, and I've noticed that the price for them has gone up to $200, so I'm glad I bought mine when I did.
@@58allendavis thank you for the update. I just paid $200 for mine! I hope to get a low power variable optic when the prices go back down to normal as I found out I have an astigmatism and the dot is very large for me as well.
@@alphaspartan I bought that Holosun from Midway USA for $169 and it usually sells for $229 on Palmetto's website, and even more from OpticsPlanet. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would buy anything from OpticsPlanet. Their prices are sky high, and I think I remain subscribed to them just to remind me that if they have something I really want, do some work and find it somewhere else for much less. At any rate, you should check the Holosun line out. It has the "shake awake" and powers down after 4-5 minutes of being motionless, and the battery is rated to last up to five years. Vortex has a nice 1-5x variable with a big honking lever on it for really fast magnification adjustments. I think that feature appeals to the guys who play the 3-gun competition. I believe it sells for about $259, and if it's typical of Vortex's quality, would be well worth the price.
Only had mine for a week or two. Seems pretty good so far. I hate the mount it comes with so I purchased an aimpoint one. The waterproofing is essential since i live In Louisiana and I try to train in the rain and it’s super humid here often
The first day i brought it home. Before i mounted it. I threw it in my pool. Jumped in and got it. Not a leak. The salesman said it was waterproof. It is. If not. It was going back. I dont have time for junk. May times ive come home and used a hose on my AR-15. Strip it down. Clean and lube. Good to go. I dont buy junk. A great value at $179.00. Have fun.
If using night vision/light amplifying optics, the settings won't be too bright or wash out the target image. Brighter setting may cause problems. At least it's how it was explained to me.
Psa is having a daily deal.Vortex Strikefire 2 and 10 magpul ar 556 mags for 199.99 I bought 2 deals yesterday two strikefire 2 red dots with 20 mags. Awesome deal in my opinion. I paid just under 450 for all of it.
Good video Thanks William
The adjustment knob covers have a hash protrusion on top that is designed to fit into the knobs so you don't need tools or coins to set elevation or wind. Just turn the cap around, adjust and screw the cover back on.
Thats exactly what I was going to say. I know this and I dont even have this sight. Wow. It Really surprised me that he didnt know that. Blows my mind.
I came here to say this
Being new to red dot optics, this was my first purchase for my first AR-15 build. I originally intended to mount a super compact 3-9x42mm scope I have, but to get proper eye relief, the scope had to be mounted so far back it made grabbing and yanking the charging handle a little bit difficult. I shopped around online, and I kept seeing the Vortex Strikefire II you reviewed here. While I was buying spare magazines at Rural King, I spotted this optic behind the counter. After talking with the gun guy a few minutes, I decided to take the plunge. It cost me $179.99 plus tax.
The first time I ever encountered a red dot sight was one my son purchased in 2004 to put on his AK-47. The instruction book was worse than horrible, and we didn't understand exactly how red dot sights worked. Therefore, we never managed to zero the damn thing and he ended up pitching it the trash. No big deal since I don't think the thing cost more than $40. But even adjusting for inflation, the low price should've been a tip-off it was probably a piece of junk to begin with.
I took this puppy to the range yesterday and managed to get it zeroed in with four shots at fifty yards. More shooting really opened my eyes up to what I've been missing out on! This thing is nothing short of GREAT. My astigmatism is so bad, though, that I can't use it with both eyes open, and that's okay by me. At fifty yards I was putting all my shots in a space that could be covered with a quarter. At 100 yards, my groups opened up to a tad over 4", and that disappointed me, but I had to remind myself that this optic isn't intended for long range use. And 4" at 100 yards can still do a lot of damage if something needs a little damaging! Target acquisition was unbelievably fast, no matter where my cheek hit the stock, and I finally learned that the dot doesn't have to be visually centered optically in the ring - no matter what, that dot is always sitting on where my bullets are going.
Great video, even though I was looking for some measure of validation over my purchase, since I wasn't sure I was getting my money's worth, or if I should've squeezed a few more nickels and dimes together to buy something better. At this point, I'm perfectly happy. And, by the way, I much prefer the green dot over the red. Besides, it consumes less power, which isn't too much a concern since CR2 batteries tend to last a very, very long time. My PowerMac G4 desktop computer was brand new in 2002, and it uses the same battery for its internal clock and PRAM settings. I still use that old Mac for sentimental reasons, plus it runs software none of my newer Macs will. The original battery is still in that computer, 17 years later!
I believe 4" at 100 yard meets the advertised '4 MOA' rating on this red dot. If you want to tighten that up you can buy an additional flip up 3x sight made by vortex that goes with with this sight and you can get better long range shots and flip it to the side when you want close up shots.
@@alphaspartan I already have the Vortex VMX-T3 magnifier, and it only makes the dot 12 MOA!
I just purchased a Holosun green dot for a different rifle that has a 2 MOA dot, and it's making 100 yards shots much easier. I still love the StrikeFire II, and I've noticed that the price for them has gone up to $200, so I'm glad I bought mine when I did.
@@58allendavis thank you for the update. I just paid $200 for mine! I hope to get a low power variable optic when the prices go back down to normal as I found out I have an astigmatism and the dot is very large for me as well.
@@alphaspartan I bought that Holosun from Midway USA for $169 and it usually sells for $229 on Palmetto's website, and even more from OpticsPlanet. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would buy anything from OpticsPlanet. Their prices are sky high, and I think I remain subscribed to them just to remind me that if they have something I really want, do some work and find it somewhere else for much less.
At any rate, you should check the Holosun line out. It has the "shake awake" and powers down after 4-5 minutes of being motionless, and the battery is rated to last up to five years. Vortex has a nice 1-5x variable with a big honking lever on it for really fast magnification adjustments. I think that feature appeals to the guys who play the 3-gun competition. I believe it sells for about $259, and if it's typical of Vortex's quality, would be well worth the price.
@@58allendavis Which exact holosun did you get? Tia
Only had mine for a week or two. Seems pretty good so far. I hate the mount it comes with so I purchased an aimpoint one. The waterproofing is essential since i live In Louisiana and I try to train in the rain and it’s super humid here often
The first day i brought it home. Before i mounted it. I threw it in my pool. Jumped in and got it. Not a leak. The salesman said it was waterproof. It is. If not. It was going back. I dont have time for junk. May times ive come home and used a hose on my AR-15. Strip it down. Clean and lube. Good to go. I dont buy junk. A great value at $179.00. Have fun.
Just picked one up the other day for $226 shipped from primary arms
What did you get to replace it ?
What did u mean when u said Night vision compatible
If using night vision/light amplifying optics, the settings won't be too bright or wash out the target image. Brighter setting may cause problems.
At least it's how it was explained to me.