Reviews - Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Riflescope SFRD Hunting with Standard Height Mounting Ring Reviews - VX-RD-SFRD-Hunt

Author: mikestr (verified customer) , Avid shooter, from Bryant AR on Feb 3, 2012
Pros:  Price
Cons:  none yet
Would recommend:  yes

mikestr wrote:

The scope works great and you can beat the price

Author: cafuski (verified customer) , pro hunter, from chino hills, ca on Jan 7, 2012
Pros:  symple design
Cons:  the switches are poorly desinged and too bulky
Would recommend:  yes

cafuski wrote:

The glass is good, and the overall quality of the tube is good. But the switches has the appearence of an afterthough. They are too sensetive to the touch and it just does not have the positive feel.

Author: POPE (verified customer) from bancroft , wi on Sep 25, 2011
Pros:  Easy set up, accurate, holds zero.
Cons:  easy to turn accidentaly
Would recommend:  yes

POPE wrote:

This scope exceeded my expectations. I initially used military sight in of 25 meters on again at 375 meters or so. It required more adj. than I anticipated but dialed right in. I then read article on AR-15.com about using 50 yard zero instead. This zero gives you no more than 2 inch variance out to 200 yds. Military process leaves you over 10 inches high over course of trajectory. Anyway it took a couple of elevation clicks and 8 out of 10 rounds from 50 yards could be covered with a quarter. Great scope for the money and with the guarantee even better. Also turn the optic to night vision after use and if you turn it on in the case the power draw is tiny and will turn itself off ultimately.POPE

Author: Raider (verified customer) , marine/combat swimmer, from bartlett il on Aug 27, 2011
Pros:  cheaper than an aimpoint/ red and green
Cons:  cant take it swimming
Would recommend:  yes

Raider wrote:

crisp dot, heavy duty caps,strong ring

Author: Topper Harley (verified customer) from Richmond, VA on May 10, 2011
Pros:  Great red dot, Finally a good one for a great value
Cons:  None so far
Would recommend:  yes

Topper Harley wrote:

Chinese Aimpoint.... Enough said Very good quality for the money. I put this on my 16" AR shot about 1" groups from a rest at 100 yards. Very easy to use and set up. The dot isn't the brightest on a very sunny day but I can still find targets just fine. I will be buying another product from Vortex either another Strikefire or a Sparc for an AK I will be purchasing this weekend at the local gun show... I'm going to do be doing a torture test on this product as soon as I can to see how well it holds up. I will try and write another review after, if not it will be up on youtube. For the money you can't beat it!!!! By the way Optics planet shipping is the best hands down

Author: LJM (verified customer) from Pine Bush N.Y on Apr 16, 2011
Pros:  clarity
Cons:  1 moa click
Would recommend:  yes

LJM wrote:

Good manufacture quality, easy to use. The scope could use 1/4 moa clicks on the adjustment instead of 1 moa. Used this scope on a 308 auto and the ring to base screw loosened after 50 rounds. Used some blue lock tight to remedy the problem OK now.

Author: Mauserdude67 (verified customer) , hunter, shooter, from Amarillo, Texas on Mar 6, 2011
Pros:  Price, features, warranty, customer service
Cons:  push-button on/off
Would recommend:  yes

Mauserdude67 wrote:

I bought this red-dot scope for a hog-hunting rifle build. It is just right for close range shooting in all lighting conditions. Since I built the rifle to go with the scope, I had some questions for Vortex's customer service department. They had the answers and gave them to me in a friendly manner. My first impression was how clear the glass is and how well the green dot works in daylight. Since I'm not using this as a Mil/LEO piece, I'll leave up to those folks to evaluate whether they'll trust their lives to it. I have no reservations about hunting dangerous game with it, though.

Author: Fal Hunter (verified customer) from Richmond Va on Feb 14, 2011
Would recommend:  yes

Fal Hunter wrote:

Put this optic on my Dsa Fal .308 and headed to the range. Installation was easy as could be. It took maybe 30 rounds to set it high at 50 yards and it was laying bullets on top of each other. It held zero through a few mag dumps and was easy to use with both eyes open. The one that I got has both red and green optic and I plan to stick with the green. I will probably put a few hundred rounds through it over the next few months and I will report back. Just wana say thanks to Opticsplanet for good prices and quick shipping!

Author: lacoff471 (verified customer) , Target shooter, from Sterling Heights MI on Feb 8, 2011
Pros:  Easy to set up, clear optics
Cons:  Build quality
Would recommend:  yes

lacoff471 wrote:

I received this scope about a two weeks ago, and I've already had to return it to Vortex for service. The red dot has clustered. Vortex customer service is great about their warranty service, but if this is what's to come I'm a little worried about this scopes overall quality. For the price it's still a nice scope.

Author: BobD (verified customer) , Retired, from Moravia, NY on Jan 6, 2011
Pros:  Long Battery life
Cons:  Poor in low light
Would recommend:  yes

BobD wrote:

Con;Switches poor location, did not dim at first but started working, blocking off eye sightly, and vulnerable to being switched to other settings/off. Poor low light visibility. Pro;Stay on with 50 Cal max load black powder. Long life battery, auto off, lens covers on/off easy. Red and green dot. Probably would buy again.