Reviews - Page 2 - Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Scope for AR15 SF-BR-AR15 Reviews - VX-RD-STKF-SF-BR-AR15

Author: Jcwward (verified customer) , Retired, from Brunswick, GA on Apr 29, 2012
Pros:  Price
Cons:  It's not a Trijicon
Would recommend:  yes

Jcwward wrote:

It is a decent recreational sight.

Author: Leoparddog (verified customer) from Dacula, GA on Apr 26, 2012
Pros:  Cost, nice accessories
Cons:  stiff adjustment
Would recommend:  yes

Leoparddog wrote:

I mounted this on a Kel-Tec Sub2K on a rail that I attached to the factory handguard. Sighting in required a handful of shots at 10 yards then fine tuning at 25. So far it's held it's zero and it has made the little carbine a blast to shoot. The only negative comment is that the click adjustments are very stiff. I don't really mind that though so its a very minor "con"

Author: Hawkster from Royse City, State TX on Apr 12, 2012
Pros:  Good value
Cons:  Green tint in optics. Dot is somewhat star shaped.
Would recommend:  yes

Hawkster wrote:

Good Value. Expectations were higher but it works well for price.

Author: Jared (verified customer) , Casual shooter, from Missouri on Apr 7, 2012
Pros:  Price, includes mount and covers
Cons:  wish it used a cr123 instead of the cry
Would recommend:  yes

Jared wrote:

Great red don't, I have 2 on my ARs and they have both been great red dots, The red dot only version is the model to get and make sure to order the high mount for an AR.

Author: Jeffrey Hoyt from Clintondale, NY on Mar 20, 2012
Pros:  clear glass, easy to see red dot, good instructions
Would recommend:  yes

Jeffrey Hoyt wrote:

this is the best red dot i have ever had!

Author: Uncle Ike (verified customer) from Orlando Florida on Mar 15, 2012
Pros:  Well made for the price.
Cons:  Red dot is too big and not round, looks like a little illuminated gnat.
Would recommend:  yes

Uncle Ike wrote:

I like Vortex, I already own a Diamondback scope and am 100% satisfied with that. This Strikefire was a big disappointment, the dot is too big, and not round, kind of a little illuminated insect. I found it unacceptable. Opticsplanet are the best, I sent it back and purchased the Vortex SPARC which I'm sure will do the job when it arrives.

Author: Scott Switzer (verified customer) from Goleta CA on Feb 9, 2012
Pros:  Looks, dot brightness, overall quality and robustness
Cons:  Dot adjustment slightly clumsy
Would recommend:  yes

Scott Switzer wrote:

First off, this is not an Aimpoint. Its also not $600. For the money, its awesome. If I was heading to Iraq, I would most definitely buy an Aimpoint. But for the occasional target / beer can / ground squirrel / or zombie that may or may not ever climb my fence, this thing is perfect. Quality is first rate, dont worry about that. Red dot only version is way brighter than red / green, so get the red only. Optics are extremely clear, anybody says different, theyre full of it. I also bought a cantilever mount looks WAY better. As for Vortex as a company, youll be blown away with the service and responsiveness, more on that later. Issues I had the scope caps were way too hard to close as most people will attest. One phone call to the very friendly gal at Vortex, and I had new caps at the house in two days. Totally solved the problem. Original caps were either too hard of a durometer, too old or too small, either way, the new ones are awesome. Also, the dot was giving me problems as others mentioned. ...
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Author: thomp4 (verified customer) from placentia, california on Feb 9, 2012
Pros:  good price
Cons:  red image reflects in housing
Would recommend:  yes

thomp4 wrote:

works great

Author: Travisdmcc (verified customer) from Tustin California on Jan 27, 2012
Pros:  Affordable, well constructed, looks awesome, bright clear dot
Cons:  Lens caps hard to close, easy to bump power button or put into night vision mode
Would recommend:  yes

Travisdmcc wrote:

Very nice optic for the money can't complain about anything. Only went through a little over a hundred rounds with it installed and had no issue with it holding zero. The only downsides are the lens caps being a pain to close and the price of the cr2 batteries. The lens cap problem was fixed using a little grease on the rim of the cap, works flawless now

Author: IN OMNIA PARATUS (verified customer) from Bensalem,Pa. on Jan 26, 2012
Pros:  It works great
Cons:  scope ring screws could be better
Would recommend:  yes

IN OMNIA PARATUS wrote:

I did alot of research before buying a few optics that I ''needed''.I really wanted to hate this.(yes,it is made by chinese slave labor)I have heard that the red/green model lacks in brightness of the dot.I also have heard that the red dot only does not have this problem.Well,it doesn't.I shot a few hundred rounds through this the day after it came.Held zero perfect.Don't forget to use blue threadlocker on the 6 scope ring screws,they will loosen up on you.The only reason I did not give this 5 stars all the way across is because those screws could be a little better quality.No,i'm not a ''professional operator''(I don't have all those cool clothes) i'm just a guy who likes to shoot and not get ripped off.You won't either if you buy this.