Best bang for the buck! - Vortex StrikeFire II 1x30mm 4 MOA Red Dot Sight

This is my go to optic for the AR platform! I have purchased 6 of these and have not regretted a single one yet. First of all, Vortex's VIP unlimited lifetime warranty is worth way more than they even charge for this optic. Second it comes with a quality mount and lens caps to boot! For a home defender or range rifle you cannot beat this optic in any way shape or form! This isn't intended for long range work so if you use it for quick target acquisition work within 50 yards you will love it! That's not saying you couldn't hit center mass out to 100/150 yards but the red dot ends up covering 4 to 5 inches of your target that far out.
Yes there are better red dots on the market considering battle worthy builds (ie - Aimpoint / Eotech) with smaller 1 MOA dots but at a cost closer to the $500.00 mark. All in all this little package does its job and does it well for a third of its competitor's cost.