Review for Burris AR-536 Prism Sight 5X Tactical Red Dot Sight - Ballistic/CQ Reticle 300210

Author: Robert , Retired, from Northwood, OH on Dec 5, 2012
Pros:  Inexpensive
Cons:  Made in China (that is very dissapointing) a Chinese Burris
Would recommend:  no

Robert wrote:

I have the AR-536. I sold my AR-332 because at 100 yards it was to hard to hold a precession shot. With the 5X 536 15 to 100 yard shots are easy and fast. Very nice objective reticle. So far I have not been able to check it for holding point of aim or, the "Four Corner" test but, I should have that info soon. I am hoping it holds POA as I am pretty sure there aren't any Chinese optics that will pass a four corner. This sight is very fast and easy to pick up the target to 100 yards. It is a cheap Chinese product however. Durability remains to be seen as well as other aspects. Very disappointing. I never thought Burris would stoop so low. Cheap Chinese is not what I expected from Burris. I did however, hit a running Bunny at 75 yards! Time will tell. The bad is: The 5X is NOT a good CQB for closer than 25 yards (use the 332). It can be used, just hard to focus up close on targets. From 10 to 15 yards on out it is awesome. Very quick on shots with both eyes open and target moving. No auto shut off has already got me. Left it on 2 times. The battery wil not hold up if you leave it on for 24 hours. The Focus ring is very hard to move. Everyone don't be deceived!!! This is a "cheap" Chinese sight sold by Burris.Something I learned from Burris after sending a few back that wouldn't function. Something I definitely don't like. Burris pushes the fact they are made in America. Trust me this is no Black Diamond and it is manufactured by those that dump junk in our market. The only reason I bought this sight was because I was told by Burris their sights were all made in America. NOT TRUE! I can't wait to see how this sight works in the field. I am going to bang it through the woods and get some actual use. This is the most important. I do not yet fully trust this sight.I bought 4 332's. 2 were junk and couldn't be adjusted. 2 worked great This sight is a great idea and a wonderfull sight in any power depending on your needs. For CQB you can't beat the 332. For field hunting you can't beat the 536. Bob