Electronic problems after less than 1 year - Hi-Lux Optics Micro-Max B-Dot 20mm Digital 2 MOA Dot Sight

I bought 2 of these sights, mounting 1 on an AR15. I fired approximately 600 rounds in 10 months with this sight which was never abused in any way. I took the gun from the safe one day and the dot would sputter, go on and off and the brightness adjustments would not work when it was on. New batteries did not solve the problem. Luckily this happened before one year because I soon discovered that the 'lifetime warranty' touted by Leatherwood for this sight only applies to the exterior and not to the electronics. Be aware that the warranty on electronics is only 1 year.

I sent the sight back to Hi-Lux and they returned it to me working but no explanations of any kind. I have not used it since as I no longer have confidence in it and will not use the other new one that I have either.

For the same money I recommend Vortex. I have several for quite a few years with no problems. For the battery life Aimpoint is the way to go.