holographic sights
I'm currently trying to decide on 3 different Holographic sights,all are comparable in price and would like some feedback if any of you have had experience with them.1st GSG 5 Holographic,2nd 552 Holo by Barlow in USA,3rd Holo by Omega Tactical made in USA. I don't know where the GSG 5 is made.All things being equal I will buy USA first.Any first hand knowledge? thanks
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I am looking for a holographic sight in the $150-$250 range. Uses would be on a ruger .44 mag carbine, and .308 winchester model 88. Normal shooting range would not exceed 100 yards. I would appreciate recommendations that fit this criteria.
Thanks
Phil0 -
I have a true glow I put on my 1895 marlin 45-70. works great and the recoil doesn't bother it. can hit elk lung size target out to 200 yards, works good in bright light, and great in dark timber. 0 -
While not a Halographic sight I do like the Bushnell M&P Trophy Red Dot. It has the T-Dot Reticle and its closer to the $150 price range. I own 4 of them and I especially like the green reticle in low light. This might be some thing worth looking into. It's a 1 power and eye relief is non exsistent. 0 -
I have a BSA PMRS sight. I have it on the AR and I love it. 1x magnification, 4 reticles, and 10 intensity settings to choose from. If I recall correctly, I paid less than $100 for it. If you can't find one on the auction side, do a google search and you should find it. I highly recommend it.
In fact, here's one for $63 with free shipping. http://www.opticsplanet.net/bsa-optics-shadow-black-multi-reticle-sight-pmrs.html0 -
Technically, if you want it for under $200, you want a red dot sight. Although the shape may be something other than a dot, it is not a holograph. EoTech and maybe Bushnell are the only companies that I know of that make an actual holographic sight.
Eotech is about $500 and Bushnell $250.
The difference between a reflexive light vs holographic is the holographic reticle is crisper and more sharply defined. The dots do work though, and there is not that much of a difference. Only the no-name companies call their dots 'holographic' because it is not true.
My experience with a tru-glow 'holographic' style sight is that it can only handle a 22lr. 45acp destroyed it twice in about 10 shots. I have heard the tube style red dots are much more reliable.
If you are looking for an small inexpensive non tube style red dot sight, I like the c-more. They are widely used and work well. It is hard to tell about any other cheapo imported brand. I don't feel there is any way to know the difference between them. I wouldn't pay more than $70 for one.0 -
These are some goods ones. They are not holographic, but refractive type sights I guess you could say.
Valdada Edge
http://swfa.com/IOR-1x21-Micro-Edge-Red-Dot-Sight-P47543.aspx
Bushnell TRS-25
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=191041459
Out of the two I would go with the Valdada, But if you search around you can find the bushnell TRS-25s for about 100.00.
I like these sights because they work as well as bigger sights, but only weight just a few ounces and dont mess with the balance of even the lightest firearms.
This is a holographic sight, one of the best you can buy.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=1906362070 -
quote:Originally posted by 45forme
The difference between a reflexive light vs holographic is the holographic reticle is crisper and more sharply defined. The dots do work though, and there is not that much of a difference.
While you're absolutely right that a high-end holographic sight should have a cleaner reticle picture than any low-end reflex sight, that's not really the main advantage/point of a holographic sight.
Sort of like DNA, any part of a holographic image should contain all of the information necessary to recreate the entire image.
What this means in practice, is, if PART of your reticle pattern is blocked say by dirt or snow, the hologram will still recreate the ENTIRE reticle pattern.
For obvious reasons, this could be useful in combat or other harsh conditions.
For the average shooter/plinker? Having a nice holographic sight certainly isn't going to hurt, but you're probably not going to see any practical advantage over a more conventional red-dot tube or reflex type sight. Personally speaking, in something like this, I basically don't want ANY reticle pattern other than a simple red dot for shooting under 100 yards, so that means no real advantage to a true holographic sight.
If you do want a TRUE holographic sights (rather than low-end NON holographic reflex sights that are mislabelled by the manufacturer to sucker people who don't know any better) as mentioned you've basically got Bushnell and EOtech. EOtechs are bulletproof military grade combat sights. They're not cheap, but lots of people love them. I think FOR COMBAT, this is a good choice.
My understanding is that the Bushnell is made in the same factory as the EOtech, and is a similar design, just not built quite up to full military specs.
That one is probably your best bet for a true holographic sight in the "up to $250" price range.0 -
Thanks to all for the replies. They will help me make a choice. Right now, I am leaning toward the Bushnell.
Phil0 -
I'm trying a Burris fastfire right now on a Marlin 1894 .357 so far very happy with it 0
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