Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
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Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I'm wondering what a good inexpensive 30mm red dot sight for a .22 pistol would be, if there is such an animal. Is the $60 Bushnell worth considering? Obviously I don't need anything too rugged and once the gun is sighted in, I won't be adjusting it much, but, of course, I don't want the windage or elevation to wander. I want a 4 MOA size dot or maybe smaller. I'm not wanting to invest in an Aimpoint or UltraDot.
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I have had good results with a couple of AT3 tactical rd-50 red dots.
They have a lifetime warranty and they do stand behind their products.
Mine is slide mounted on a 45 shot weekly plus matches for over 4 years. The dot went out at a match last fall.
Called them on Monday, brand new sight came on Friday. Great service. Replacement is still going strong for a year now.
https://www.amazon.com/AT3-Tactical-RD-50-Micro-Reflex/dp/B01M15X4H2/ref=sr_1_2_pp?crid=3VW1BLDK7SHR9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._9qqDe_4RHv26tsPMT18OkqILXPZ6SEkA_pTdGaRnTT8uEjR_s8JzBMzqEz0i76fKXyBqhVIinH8FAKVqS4wnOlJTkZJ9YJrafs88vLV-rtFI_JzXRlwgOvoW3TAmM7tISfcmxl_GT5ZB5abcUJeZm0OaU_Zw7bAREqdUigxPHgt5HTGgzetjFKDfc5584jDkSPP2N_9KUCaST__rcQxToXIb7LLEPsNQIJw7LqDiMEeSlxP5gzi7gzBgYxYa3Es6VTd0jFplDWfuxPTRhfphE4JOiroU0ZGaAwvoNuzpJo.rvi5tkxOuPKrz4_0c_xYOodOCDKD-WIHWxZ1jP0OvXI&dib_tag=se&keywords=at3%2Btactical%2Bred%2Bdot&qid=1729272227&sprefix=at3%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2&th=1
They have a lifetime warranty and they do stand behind their products.
Mine is slide mounted on a 45 shot weekly plus matches for over 4 years. The dot went out at a match last fall.
Called them on Monday, brand new sight came on Friday. Great service. Replacement is still going strong for a year now.
https://www.amazon.com/AT3-Tactical-RD-50-Micro-Reflex/dp/B01M15X4H2/ref=sr_1_2_pp?crid=3VW1BLDK7SHR9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._9qqDe_4RHv26tsPMT18OkqILXPZ6SEkA_pTdGaRnTT8uEjR_s8JzBMzqEz0i76fKXyBqhVIinH8FAKVqS4wnOlJTkZJ9YJrafs88vLV-rtFI_JzXRlwgOvoW3TAmM7tISfcmxl_GT5ZB5abcUJeZm0OaU_Zw7bAREqdUigxPHgt5HTGgzetjFKDfc5584jDkSPP2N_9KUCaST__rcQxToXIb7LLEPsNQIJw7LqDiMEeSlxP5gzi7gzBgYxYa3Es6VTd0jFplDWfuxPTRhfphE4JOiroU0ZGaAwvoNuzpJo.rvi5tkxOuPKrz4_0c_xYOodOCDKD-WIHWxZ1jP0OvXI&dib_tag=se&keywords=at3%2Btactical%2Bred%2Bdot&qid=1729272227&sprefix=at3%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2&th=1
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I’ve used SIG Romeo5s on .22 and .45 after I had repeated issues with Ultradots.
No issues with the Sigs. Good clicks, good glass, holds zero in the .45, and even remounts (for me) close enough to zero that it surprises me each time.
No issues with the Sigs. Good clicks, good glass, holds zero in the .45, and even remounts (for me) close enough to zero that it surprises me each time.
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LenV- Posts : 4750
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
The Simmons 511006C tube dot is very similar (same?) to the Millett and is available. I have a couple of those and they work well.
Simmons 1X24 Red Dot
Simmons 1X24 Red Dot
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That looks like a good deal. I wish it had a 30mm tube.TonyH wrote:The Simmons 511006C tube dot is very similar (same?) to the Millett and is available. I have a couple of those and they work well.
Simmons 1X24 Red Dot
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I'm leaning towards this scope.djperry2 wrote:I have had good results with a couple of AT3 tactical rd-50 red dots.
They have a lifetime warranty and they do stand behind their products.
Mine is slide mounted on a 45 shot weekly plus matches for over 4 years. The dot went out at a match last fall.
Called them on Monday, brand new sight came on Friday. Great service. Replacement is still going strong for a year now.
https://www.amazon.com/AT3-Tactical-RD-50-Micro-Reflex/dp/B01M15X4H2/ref=sr_1_2_pp?crid=3VW1BLDK7SHR9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._9qqDe_4RHv26tsPMT18OkqILXPZ6SEkA_pTdGaRnTT8uEjR_s8JzBMzqEz0i76fKXyBqhVIinH8FAKVqS4wnOlJTkZJ9YJrafs88vLV-rtFI_JzXRlwgOvoW3TAmM7tISfcmxl_GT5ZB5abcUJeZm0OaU_Zw7bAREqdUigxPHgt5HTGgzetjFKDfc5584jDkSPP2N_9KUCaST__rcQxToXIb7LLEPsNQIJw7LqDiMEeSlxP5gzi7gzBgYxYa3Es6VTd0jFplDWfuxPTRhfphE4JOiroU0ZGaAwvoNuzpJo.rvi5tkxOuPKrz4_0c_xYOodOCDKD-WIHWxZ1jP0OvXI&dib_tag=se&keywords=at3%2Btactical%2Bred%2Bdot&qid=1729272227&sprefix=at3%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2&th=1
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
Does this sight have discernible clicks?djperry2 wrote:I have had good results with a couple of AT3 tactical rd-50 red dots.
They have a lifetime warranty and they do stand behind their products.
Mine is slide mounted on a 45 shot weekly plus matches for over 4 years. The dot went out at a match last fall.
Called them on Monday, brand new sight came on Friday. Great service. Replacement is still going strong for a year now.
https://www.amazon.com/AT3-Tactical-RD-50-Micro-Reflex/dp/B01M15X4H2/ref=sr_1_2_pp?crid=3VW1BLDK7SHR9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._9qqDe_4RHv26tsPMT18OkqILXPZ6SEkA_pTdGaRnTT8uEjR_s8JzBMzqEz0i76fKXyBqhVIinH8FAKVqS4wnOlJTkZJ9YJrafs88vLV-rtFI_JzXRlwgOvoW3TAmM7tISfcmxl_GT5ZB5abcUJeZm0OaU_Zw7bAREqdUigxPHgt5HTGgzetjFKDfc5584jDkSPP2N_9KUCaST__rcQxToXIb7LLEPsNQIJw7LqDiMEeSlxP5gzi7gzBgYxYa3Es6VTd0jFplDWfuxPTRhfphE4JOiroU0ZGaAwvoNuzpJo.rvi5tkxOuPKrz4_0c_xYOodOCDKD-WIHWxZ1jP0OvXI&dib_tag=se&keywords=at3%2Btactical%2Bred%2Bdot&qid=1729272227&sprefix=at3%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2&th=1
Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
Any particular reason why you are looking for a 30mm? Most folks recommend a 1" which is pretty close to 24mm. I have a few Ultradot 30mm Matchdots, but end up using Photoescape's Aperture Ring Kits to reduce the field of view.....helps me a whole bunch, YMMV.
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Does this sight have discernible clicks?
Yes, it has very discernible clicks. The adjustment screw will take a normal size flat screwdriver, coin, or probably even a key head. No special tool or odd size screwdriver needed.
Darrell
Yes, it has very discernible clicks. The adjustment screw will take a normal size flat screwdriver, coin, or probably even a key head. No special tool or odd size screwdriver needed.
Darrell
djperry2- Posts : 97
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
Doing some research it appears all my choices for inexpensive red dots are gone. Busnell bought out Millet and retired the line. Simmons which was very similar if not identical is no longer making that sight and Adco another producer of good tube sights is also no longer producing that line. I still have a few of each and can still find them on Ebay but you won't find them on optics planet anymore. There are still cheap ones out there. But in my opinion no good/cheap ones.
LenV- Posts : 4750
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I started shooting red dot sights with 1" UDs. I observed and payed attention to better shooters, most of whom preferred the 30mm. Before I tried a 30mm, I thought the extra field of view would be a distraction, but after I switched, I really preferred it. I still do.TonyH wrote:Any particular reason why you are looking for a 30mm? Most folks recommend a 1" which is pretty close to 24mm. I have a few Ultradot 30mm Matchdots, but end up using Photoescape's Aperture Ring Kits to reduce the field of view.....helps me a whole bunch, YMMV.
BE Mike- Posts : 2548
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I notice that the Simmons RDS are still available from this store:-
https://www.reedssports.com/hunting-trap/simmons-1x24-red-dot-35810-moa-dotrings-511006c-046162511008
I have never done business with them and don't own a Simmons. But based on Len's comments above - for ~$40 they are a bargain. YMMV
https://www.reedssports.com/hunting-trap/simmons-1x24-red-dot-35810-moa-dotrings-511006c-046162511008
I have never done business with them and don't own a Simmons. But based on Len's comments above - for ~$40 they are a bargain. YMMV
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I don't think the red dot scopes that are $100 or less are worthwhile investments for bullseye shooting. You might get lucky and get a good one, but the odds are not in your favor. In my opinion spending a little extra money will get you a lot better scope. I don't think it's necessary to spend $700 on an Aimpoint, although they are great scopes and worth it if you can afford it. The Sig and Holosun red dot scopes look good to me. There are probably others out there in the same price range that I haven't seen.
I don't have experience with the Simmons scope, but from the Barska, Konus and various other off brand scopes I have seen, they do not have quality glass and are not built as well as the better scopes. I doubt they will be reliable long term with regular use.
For the record, I shoot Aimpoint Micros on my primary guns, I have a Holosun on a backup 22 and a few Ultra-Dots on various guns. I prefer a knob to the button controls on the Holosun, but I could get used to it. I've never owned a Sig, but have seen a couple. I bought a Konus and a Barska red dot scope a few years ago just to see if they were any good. IMO they weren't.
I don't have experience with the Simmons scope, but from the Barska, Konus and various other off brand scopes I have seen, they do not have quality glass and are not built as well as the better scopes. I doubt they will be reliable long term with regular use.
For the record, I shoot Aimpoint Micros on my primary guns, I have a Holosun on a backup 22 and a few Ultra-Dots on various guns. I prefer a knob to the button controls on the Holosun, but I could get used to it. I've never owned a Sig, but have seen a couple. I bought a Konus and a Barska red dot scope a few years ago just to see if they were any good. IMO they weren't.
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Re: Good Inexpensive RDS for .22 Pistol
I really like the Sightron S-30 for a 30mm tube style red dot. It is made in Japan. It has a nice dot and the clicks are good. It’s a little over $200. It says it’s a 5 mm dot, but it doesn’t look that big.
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I also like the Sightron. My last couple of dots I purchased were Sightrons. I did trade Roy some Aimpoints for Aimpoints but that's just trading horses. I stand behind my recommendation of the Millets because they have held up for me on my 22's. I really have tried most if not all major brands out there. You will never hear me recommend BSA, Tasco, Bushnell, Barska, Truglow or Konus. I still have some Millett, Simmons and Adco scopes. Not on my take to match pistols. I found out a long time ago I couldn't afford Aimpoints on every pistol. Someday I may have to do another spring cleaning.
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