Prismatic Red Dot sights opinions.

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What is your opinion on Prismatic Red Dot sights?

I am looking at the Sig Sauer Bravo3 3x24mm Battle Red Dot Sight (and others) to possibly replace a Sig Romeo5 red dot.
Just to see the target a bit better at 50/100 yards and address the occasional astigmatism.

[everready73]

Primary arms 2x seems to be the best of the budget options. They have other mag ranges but the 2x is manufactured different and it's higher quality

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Primary arms 2x seems to be the best of the budget options. They have other mag ranges but the 2x is manufactured different and it's higher quality

Thanks. It would be good to know how many people have switched to Prism optics from regular Red Dots, if any.

[Allen]

I have very mild astigmatism & run a T1 right now, but have played with the swamp fox prismatic, Leupolds Prismatic and the TA44,45 and 47. I want to love the TA45 & 47, however at cost they're just not competitive unless you find a used one. Leupold discontinued theirs, Sig's gotten way better, have friends with Primary Arms who are happy @ the price point.

[MC_Oper8or]

Glx 2x is my new fav. Starburst with red dots pushed me in this direction. Didn't want the weight of an LPVO.


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Glx 2x is my new fav. Starburst with red dots pushed me in this direction. Didn't want the weight of an LPVO.


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Yeah, not only the weight, a good LPVO would cost more $$ too.

[everready73]

PA is aso coming out with a 1x Micro Prism similar to the GLX 2x. Should be a good improvement over the current cyclops. Guess the reticle is larger, footprint smaller, and probably some internal differences for increased durability

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The idea is not only to address astigmatism, I am also looking for some magnification.
Prism optics have their pros and cons. I would like your overall opinion on their use, and how much you like/hate them.

[turnburglar]

The idea is not only to address astigmatism, I am also looking for some magnification.
Prism optics have their pros and cons. I would like your overall opinion on their use, and how much you like/hate them.

Prism scopes are actually really cool little optics usually.

They are great for shooter's with astigmatism and also offer some magnification at the foot print of a red dot.

The only reason I run LPVo's over a prism is because the LPVO's are adjustable magnification. I like to be able to set up my optic's magnification to match the stage that I am about to shoot. Outside of match use; prism optics would be great for field guns, or any kind of general purpose carbine.

I also don't buy prism optics, because even with my astigmatism I can comfortably shoot red dots 300 yards easy. 400 with a little work. The other day I went 1 outa 3 on the 500 yard 12" plate with a red dot.

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Prism scopes are actually really cool little optics usually.

They are great for shooter's with astigmatism and also offer some magnification at the foot print of a red dot.

The only reason I run LPVo's over a prism is because the LPVO's are adjustable magnification. I like to be able to set up my optic's magnification to match the stage that I am about to shoot. Outside of match use; prism optics would be great for field guns, or any kind of general purpose carbine.

I also don't buy prism optics, because even with my astigmatism I can comfortably shoot red dots 300 yards easy. 400 with a little work. The other day I went 1 outa 3 on the 500 yard 12" plate with a red dot.

Thanks. I don’t know much about LPVOs, just what I have read online. I have zero experience with them.
Can you recommend a good and durable LPVO in the $300 range? Around $300 is what the Sig Bravo 3 prism goes for in comparison.
I have read that one needs to spend 3-4 times that for a good and durable LPVO. Is that true?
I have seen some Vortex models in that price range, and Vortex makes good stuff. But like I said, I have no real knowledge when it comes to LPVOs.