Opinions on a Vortex StrikeFire II

[Byrd666]

I'm interested in getting ya'll's feedback or impressions on the Vortex StrikeFire II, first, and possibly the 3x flip mount magnifier from Vortex in the future. At $179.00+-, it seems to be a good starting point for a decent to good red dot. No Trijicon or Meprolight but, it is value based. And lifetime warranty too. Pretty good deal, all things considered. And about $200.00+- for the magnifier in the future. IF I even need it then.

 

[cncfan]

Been considering it for my 9mm JR Carbine so also interested in what people think of it.

 

[itchin]

I think I'd buy something like this over a primary arms.

 

[556.45.12]

You knew someone had to say it...


Save your money and buy an Aimpoint! I have experience with lesser red dots and they've all let me down in one way or another. If it's for a range gun, the Vortex should be fine, but I wouldn't put one on a weapon that may be used in the defense of mine or my family's life.

 

[Byrd666]

Yup. Now, if you would please, tell me of your experiences with the Vortex StrikefireII. With, or without the magnifier.

 

[CALI]

I bought one last week to use on my cheap build. I would've purchased the Sparc II, but it is close to the footrprint of my Aimpoint PROs. If I had the T1 or smaller red dot, I would have purchased the SPARC II.

Most of my friends seems to like it with no issues. I tried it with no issues at all. Well built plus lifetime warranty... can't beat that.

 

[STXdevilsquid]

I have one on my 300 bo, I like it. I have two eoteks and works as well as them. I just got a Holosun 515c though and I like that more.

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[TheDan]

I've had a SPARC II for about a year and I like it. Some of the cheaper red dots can be a little "dark" like the Primary Arms, but this one isn't as dark as those. I can't really say its worth twice as much as a Primary Arms dot, tho... I hear Vortex has really good warranty and customer service, but so does Primary Arms.

The only flip to side mount I've had was the Primary Arms ones and I was not impressed with it. The flippy-do mechanism is fun, but I just don't find it to be all that practical. If you think you want magnification I'd recommend looking at 1-4x scopes instead. The Leupold VX1 Hog is a great value at around $230. A red dot plus magnifier and flip mount also weighs more than a small scope.

 

[breakingcontact]

They aren't as good as their apologists would have you believe but not as bad as the Aimpoint fanboys would have you belive.

I also agree with what Dan said.

 

[TheDan]

I also agree with what Dan said.

I'm quoting this to re-post in other threads

 

[breakingcontact]

I'm quoting this to re-post in other threads

You and Mexican Hippie are my favorite libertarians. No homo

 

[Byrd666]

... If you think you want magnification I'd recommend looking at 1-4x scopes instead. The Leupold VX1 Hog is a great value at around $230. A red dot plus magnifier and flip mount also weighs more than a small scope.

Ive got the "real" magnification covered, I think. I've got a Vortex CrossfireII 3-9x50 with the V-Brite reticle and a QD mount. This, the StrikefireII, will be used for HD/SD, plinkin', and the occasional up to 100 yard +- hunt and critter dispatch. I'm also a bit concerned with eye relief due to my head/eye position when I'm presenting the rifle for use. One of the reasons I was considering this.

I'll look into the Leupold though. It might fit the bill better then what I was planning on using.

 

[TX69]

I have one on my 300 bo, I like it. I have two eoteks and works as well as them. I just got a Holosun 515c though and I like that more.

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Where did you buy that at? Does it have the newer circle/dot?

 

[STXdevilsquid]

Where did you buy that at? Does it have the newer circle/dot?

I got it at the show in San Antonio, it is selectable from dot and circle. Thing is awesome.

 

[TX69]

I got it at the show in San Antonio, it is selectable from dot and circle. Thing is awesome.

Thanks.

 

[TheDan]

Ive got the "real" magnification covered, I think. I've got a Vortex CrossfireII 3-9x50 with the V-Brite reticle and a QD mount. This, the StrikefireII, will be used for HD/SD, plinkin', and the occasional up to 100 yard +- hunt and critter dispatch. I'm also a bit concerned with eye relief due to my head/eye position when I'm presenting the rifle for use. One of the reasons I was considering this.

I'll look into the Leupold though. It might fit the bill better then what I was planning on using.

I think the eye relief on those flip to side magnifiers are terrible. A decent low powered scope will have a more flexible eye relief. I think you could learn to use just the red dot alone at 100yrds with some practice...

 

[Byrd666]

I think the eye relief on those flip to side magnifiers are terrible. A decent low powered scope will have a more flexible eye relief. I think you could learn to use just the red dot alone at 100yrds with some practice...

Is one of the reasons I was thinking "in the future" for the magnifier. Already having the scope, I'm not sure I'd really need it. And it's not like it's brain surgery to take the scope off at put the red dot on. Might take a few rounds either way to re-set zero but, not that big a deal.

 

[Byrd666]

I have one on my 300 bo, I like it. I have two eoteks and works as well as them. I just got a Holosun 515c though and I like that more.

I've been checking out those Holosun units and, I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed so far. I'm Really liking that solar option and the estimated battery life. Somewhere between 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 years on a single battery is pretty damned good. And the added features ain't too bad either. Might have to try and find one of those so I can see it in person.

 

[itchin]

holosun is primary arms.

 

[Byrd666]

Is that a good, or, a bad thing?