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I've had my AR pistol with KAK brace for a while and purchased a Sightmark optic for it to see if I really wanted or needed an optic. I definitely like it and, for only $100 out did surprising well. I have that I have to remember to turn it off after using it and it has a reflection in certain light conditions. I decided to move it over to my dedicated 22lr AR and but the bullet on a better quality optic.

I want something that will either stay on 100% of the time or shut off by itself, has a qr mount and can take a drop or two. I'd prefer AA or AAA battery instead of watch batteries. I'm hoping for something in the <$350 range.

Ideas? Best place to purchase?
 
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I can’t think of anything other than an Aimpoint PRO or the model below it that have that kind of battery life and a mount that comes off quickly.

If the QR mount wasn’t a deal breaker the Vortex Spark AR is a great option and Truprep sells them.
 
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AtlMedic said:
I can’t think of anything other than an Aimpoint PRO or the model below it that have that kind of battery life and a mount that comes off quickly.

If the QR mount wasn’t a deal breaker the Vortex Spark AR is a great option and Truprep sells them.
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Yeah, it's not like I'm in a war zone and need to make sure I don't break it. I guess the sparc with the rubberized shell would be good.
 
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Hoss said:
Yeah, it's not like I'm in a war zone and need to make sure I don't break it. I guess the sparc with the rubberized shell would be good.
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I had the sparc AR, different from the sparc if you didn’t know, and I liked it. Took a aaa battery and was really slim since they used the riser as the battery compartment so the battery wasn’t sticking off the side.
 
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Thats a pretty good budget to get a great dot. My vote is PRO. Best bang for your buck if you can handle the weight. 11.8 or so ounces isnt light...
 
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while you can get some cheaper options that would fit the bill well like the sparc or a primary arms advanced with the 60k battery life. But best option in my opinion is the one thats already been said a bunch, aimpoint pro for the win. Super sturdy, battery life is a couple years, qd mount. had a bunch of vortex and primary arms sights and loved them all but none of them were near as nice as my aimpoint
 
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Any thoughts on the Holosun 510c? The reviews are stellar and I like the solar charged battery. The price is right at $250ish.
 
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I'm glad to see Sig putting out quality optics rather than rebranding the NCStar shit like they did in the past.
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I hear ya there. I was very impressed with the various red dots and scopes I handled from them today. Good clarity and real nice features. The one I linked will be on my scorpion real soon. The armory had it in the ~$400 range
 
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So... I got this.

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