Reviews - Page 14 - Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Riflescope SFRD with Extra-High Mounting Ring for AR-15 Reviews - VX-RD-SFRD-AR15-EE

Author: Stroyer from Indiana on Mar 4, 2010
Pros:  Features, Cost,
Cons:  nothing I can think of now
Would recommend:  yes

Stroyer wrote:

This is a great scope for the money, price and features make this scope a winner.

Author: meanchevy (verified customer) from lincoln, ca on Mar 4, 2010
Pros:  Cost effective, easy to use, timed shuttof, greed and red reticule, 2x magnification addon.
Cons:  Has a little trouble in bright light. ( they talk about this problem on websites, but its really not that bad you can still see the dot its just faint)
Would recommend:  yes

meanchevy wrote:

Belive me, I did an exaustive search looking for a reflex red dot sight for my AR, I didn't want to spend a ton of money on an Aimpoint or eotech because I didn't have the money. This scope meets all my needs as an average plinker/target shooter.

Author: Jvaldez from Florida on Mar 3, 2010
Would recommend:  yes

Jvaldez wrote:

This is a great budget sight for my AR15. It holds 0. It can't be beat for less than $600.

Author: hollowpoint9mm from Fresno CA on Feb 28, 2010
Pros:  affordable, great warranty
Cons:  side controls
Would recommend:  yes

hollowpoint9mm wrote:

I purchased this sight for my first AR15 build and I am more than pleased. I didn't want to spend a fortune on an aimpoint, all I wanted was a mid level quality sight and this sight exceeded my expectations. I was told about this sight from some calguns.net members and I couldn't be happier. The red and green dots are bright, the sight is quality built and you cannot beat the no questions asked warranty from Vortex. I would recommend the Vortex to anyone looking for a nice sight for their AR15. Only drawback is the side controls which the sight could be turned on if bumped but so far I have not experienced this. Holds Zero very nicely.

Author: lobsterback (verified customer) , Love shooting, from Louisville on Feb 15, 2010
Pros:  Included mouting, price
Cons:  Less field of view than expected
Would recommend:  yes

lobsterback wrote:

This is a scope, not a red dot sight, however, it makes a great stepping stone to a more feature rich, expensive optic.

Author: FIREHORSE (verified customer) , IM A BACK WOOD NATIVE AMERICAN THAT LIKES GUNS AND HUNTING, from ARKANSAS on Feb 13, 2010
Pros:  RED OR GREEN DOT AND THE LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS SETINGS
Cons:  WITH IT ON A SLING AND YOU HAVE IT ON YOUR BACK THE RUBBER CONTROLE PANEL IS UP AGINST YOUR BACK AND COULD DAMMAGE IT IF YOUR NOT CAREFULL
Would recommend:  yes

FIREHORSE wrote:

I HAVE MYN ON A MP5 AND LIKE IT VERY WELL.ITS VERY GOOD AT CLOSE RANGE OR AT 100 YARDS WITH THE DOUBELER THAT COMES WITH IT.ABLE TO FIND AND PUT ON TARGET VERY FAST BECOUSE YOU DONT NEED TO CLOSE ONE EYE AND CAN SEE EVERYTHING IN THE AREA.EVEN AT NIGHT WITH A WHEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT YOUR TARGET DONT HAVE A CHANCE.THE ONLY REASON I DIDNT GIVE IT A 5 IS BECOUSE I KNOW THERE ARE BETTER SCOPES BUT NOT FOR THIS PRICE.

Author: DN1075 (verified customer) , Law Enforcement / Military, from Madison, WI on Feb 6, 2010
Pros:  Full of features, durable, holds zero, cost
Cons:  Power switch is easily activated
Would recommend:  yes

DN1075 wrote:

So far I have owned this sight for about 1 1/2 months. It is mounted on a carbine length AR, that has been jostling around the trunk of my squad. I have fired about 300 rounds through it as well. I have not noticed a shift in the zero. The mount is rock solid and the sight comes with a 2x magnifier that screws in to rear aperture. For a similar aimpoint type set up, you would spend $500 plus. The warranty is also excellent. The only negative I have found, is that the power switch is mounted on the side of the optic. In this position, it can occasionally turn on in the rifle case. It does have an auto-off feature, but I have got in the habit of frequently checking the sight anyways (beginning and end of shift). Two other members in my unit have Vortex optics as well. they are both very pleased with them and have had similar experiences.

Author: chris0975 (verified customer) , law enforcment, from mcfarland,wi on Feb 3, 2010
Pros:  great construction, stable base, maintains zero
Cons:  none so far
Would recommend:  yes

chris0975 wrote:

Using red dot for law enforement rifle. Purchased after much research. Pleased with purchase and opticsplanet.com. Many other officers have purchased same at my precinct based on my experience. They are also very happy with product and this company!

Author: Derek Chan (verified customer) , Target Shooter, from North Dakota on Feb 2, 2010
Pros:  Cheap price, well built for the money.
Cons:  Lenses seem to fall off if you look at it.
Would recommend:  yes

Derek Chan wrote:

Great reddot that can take a beating, you can throw it around and not feel bad.

Author: Chris Wayburn from Portland, OR on Jan 29, 2010
Pros:  Appears to be well made; affordable; excellent warranty
Cons:  Not very bright in sunlight; 2x magnifier is cheap gimmick
Would recommend:  yes

Chris Wayburn wrote:

Finally, an affordable Aimpoint knockoff that isn't a cheap Chinese piece of garbage designed for airsoft. I've only had this mounted for a couple of weeks, and have shot only about 60 rounds through my 10.5" SBR. It appears to be well made, it mounts well, controls are intuitive. The bad: the dots in bright sunlight REALLY fade out, both red and green. The 2x magnifier is a nice add-in, except it's not too easy to thread on and off, and the optcal quality leaves a bit to be desired, but what do you expect for a 2x magnifier just tossed in. I think Vortex should leave it out and spend the money developing a stand alone QD mount magnifier to compete against the other big boys.