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Affordable Red-dot Scope?

Started by Steve-in-Kville, January 17, 2013, 02:45:54 AM

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Steve-in-Kville

I need a red dot. I haven't bought one in 15 years. I have a 2260 rifle that my boys shoot (out of service pending a seal job) plus I will be taking delivery of my 1377 and 2240 this week. I hope to pick up a set of the 459MT scope mounts somewhere along the way as well. This scope may serve time on any of these guns.

I need a red dot that is affordable for plinking guns. If I build anything for strict target shooting I will look at the higher end stuff. For now I need something I am not afraid to send my boys off to the garden to shoot starlings with. 

I was told that the BSA line was a good option, but I would like to get more opinions first. My budget is $100 or less. I am also looking at refurbs on ebay. I welcome any suggestions.
Crosman 2260, 2240 & 1377
Beeman R9
Walther CP99
Benji 392

breakfastchef

For $100 you can get a very nice red dot. My favorite, most accurate red dot is a Millett SP-1 (@$50). I think it wold be very good on a rifle/carbine.
Larry

blake.l

+1 on the Millett SP-1... I just picked one up on eBay new for $53.00 very well built and looks real nice....

chongman

Quote from: Steve-in-Kville on January 17, 2013, 02:45:54 AM
I need a red dot. I haven't bought one in 15 years. I have a 2260 rifle that my boys shoot (out of service pending a seal job) plus I will be taking delivery of my 1377 and 2240 this week. I hope to pick up a set of the 459MT scope mounts somewhere along the way as well. This scope may serve time on any of these guns.

I need a red dot that is affordable for plinking guns. If I build anything for strict target shooting I will look at the higher end stuff. For now I need something I am not afraid to send my boys off to the garden to shoot starlings with. 

I was told that the BSA line was a good option, but I would like to get more opinions first. My budget is $100 or less. I am also looking at refurbs on ebay. I welcome any suggestions.

I would not buy refurb optics on ebay. There's that whole return if it don't work right thing.  You can get a really nice red dot from http://www.pyramydair.com/ Their return/replacement policy is outstanding if for no other reason than you just don't like it.
Plus, with every purchase you earn bonus points  ;)

From the main page of the forum type red dot in the search block in the upper right corner. Lot's of reviews and recommendations on here.
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Crosshairs

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Mark5043

For a cheap one I like the Barska 30mm..
Obviously not top of the line by any means,but for under $40.00,it's a good deal,and works well... :-*

Fronzdan

For a hundred or less its wide open for red dots.  You can get good ones in the $30-$50 range.  Any of the ones linked are great.  I personally like the style like the Walther one.  I have about 5 of them myself.  Most are made by NCStar. Not sure if they are all made in the same place and just labelled differently. I tend to think yes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001COQOZI/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

Note that many of the red dots have weaver mounts, not dovetails.

Can I make another suggestion?  Spend $50 or less on the dot and get a steel breech with the money you "saved".  It'll give you a rock solid gun with a built-in dovetail. I've never been a fan of the 459 mounts with the plastic breech.  The sight will wobble a bit.

AgentWD40_FL

Quote from: Fronzdan on January 17, 2013, 06:45:18 AM
Spend $50 or less on the dot and get a steel breech with the money you "saved".  It'll give you a rock solid gun with a built-in dovetail. I've never been a fan of the 459 mounts with the plastic breech.  The sight will wobble a bit.

+1 on this.  Read reviews on that 459 barrel mount.  Just about everyone recommends the lil extra cash for the steel breech.  I almost went the 459 way .... happy I didnt.  The steel breech is sweet, and solid.
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mackelby

Never used one a red dot, but in my mind I would think a 5 moa dot would be way to big for 5 meter comp, maybe too big for 10 meter. Please correct me if my mind is playing tricks on me

Tater

Quote from: mackelby on January 17, 2013, 01:14:02 PM
Never used one a red dot, but in my mind I would think a 5 moa dot would be way to big for 5 meter comp, maybe too big for 10 meter. Please correct me if my mind is playing tricks on me

I have the BSA linked by Crosshairs and I do like it. However if I could do it over, I'd definitely get one that's 2x and a smaller MOA. My eyes are pretty bad but your right, a 5 MOA is tough to use for a 10m comp (for me anyways). The dot just covers too much.
Your mileage may vary.
Jerry

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Steve-in-Kville

Thanks for the replies. I will check out Pyramyd Air.
Crosman 2260, 2240 & 1377
Beeman R9
Walther CP99
Benji 392

BDS

Quote from: Steve-in-Kville on January 17, 2013, 02:45:54 AM
I need a red dot. I haven't bought one in 15 years. I have a 2260 rifle that my boys shoot (out of service pending a seal job) plus I will be taking delivery of my 1377 and 2240 this week. I hope to pick up a set of the 459MT scope mounts somewhere along the way as well. This scope may serve time on any of these guns.

I need a red dot that is affordable for plinking guns. If I build anything for strict target shooting I will look at the higher end stuff. For now I need something I am not afraid to send my boys off to the garden to shoot starlings with. 

I was told that the BSA line was a good option, but I would like to get more opinions first. My budget is $100 or less. I am also looking at refurbs on ebay. I welcome any suggestions.

+1 to the BSA sights for knock-around plinkers   :-* ...and a BIG thumbs-down  >:( on any re-furbs, of anything gun related, it's all garbage IMO and mostly abused product thrashed by those who couldn't find a proper screw driver for adjustments if it was glued to their a$$  :D 
Brian

Steve-in-Kville

The more I read about the 459 mount the more I see the wisdom in going with the steel breech. Are there steel breeches that take Weaver mounts? Or will I need to use an adapter?
Crosman 2260, 2240 & 1377
Beeman R9
Walther CP99
Benji 392

BDS

#13
That's whats great about most BSA red dots, the integral mounts can be used as 11mm dovetail (like a 2240 steel breech) or flipped over and used as a Weaver style mount. The cross mounted screws come completley loosen you just flip the little rails over on the mounts, pic below...
Brian

1377x

forget the 459 mounts and get a steel breech.relly not worth the $10 they cost
as for a red dot i have a millet sp-1 and its very good and the price isnt much either
budget
$60 millet sp-1
$40 crosman steel breech
$10 1" 3/8" dovetail rings
$110 over budget $10  ???
its worth it to spend the extra $10
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