Vortex Optics StrikeFire II Red Dot Sight RED/Green

[Abraham]

Do you own one?

2 Questions: 1.Any complaints?

2.Is the base it comes with adequately high enough to fit my S&W M&P 15-22 AR style rifle?

I've looked at Primary Arms house brand red dot sight that sells for $89.99 and then I'll need their base for $29.99. With tax and shipping it'll be well over $130.00

That being said the Vortex for a few more bucks more $179.99 total from Midwest seem a better sight and great warranty.

So, what do you guys think?

P.S Given I'm putting this on .22cal plinker, I wasn't going to buy an Aimpoint or some other much higher cost optic. Midway isn't open today or I'd ask them about the base being adequately high enough for an AR.

[polekitty]

I have one on my WW-15 (.223) and really like it. It comes with a 1/3 cowitness mount that's attaches to the rail and lines right up with my flip-up front sights. I like the fact that you can keep both eyes wide open and finding the target is easy. If you search around you might be able to find it a little cheaper but not by much. I got mine at the gun show for $179 out the door. Amazon has them right now for $178.99.

[TreyHouston]

A few days ago i looked at many reviews and videos on the red and red/green sight. Both were very impressive! I personally liked the video that had the guy throw his AR ON THE GROUND several times often landing on the scope. He then picked it up and shot a full mag at 50 yards and it kept its zero!
There were a few people that said the red is brighter than the red/green. And also some scopes had to be sent back due to the dot being blurry. Those posts claimed it was a no hassle exchange.
I am going to get one after I finish stocking up on my AR lowers

[cmgee67]

I run the vortex sparc 2 and love it on my AR. Vortex optics for the money are some of the best optics you can get. Made very well and tough as nails. I have banged mine around and it always holds zero and is super easy to manipulate and can even go low enough for night vision.

[Abraham]

Thanks all for your input.

cmgee67,

Why the 'sparc' and not the Strikefire?

Lighter in weight/ less costly, or ....?

Thanks

[The Annoyed Man]

I have a Vortex 4-16x50 Viper PST on my SCAR 17S and love it. I have a Vortex 15x50 Recon R/T tactical monocular and love it. I am impressed with the Vortex Strike Eagle at its price point and will be picking one up soon for my 300 Blackout SBR. I also have a Vortex StrikeFire on my M&P15-22, and I'm not nearly as impressed with it as I am with the other Vortex products. Battery life seems practically nonexistent sometimes, but that's not my biggest complaint. I also own a Aimpoint Micro, which is clearly a superior RDS, but I would imagine that other micro RDS brands are also superior. My complaint is that the StrikeFire tube being as long as it is (compared to a Micro) tends to give me a poorer more restricted field of view than one with a shorter body.

[jb2012]

I would never put an optic on a .22 lr over $50 personally, but have y'all considered holosun optics? Very competitive with the expensive aimpoints and eotechs at the price point y'all are talking about.

[C-dub]

If you'd like to go a little lower in expense, I put a $30-$35 Sightmark reflex sight on our 15-22. It works great.

[techenigma]

The strikers is a great optic. I have one on an AR and it's great. Took some getting used to with the magnification for CQC