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BSA Optics 30mm Red Dot Scope Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
36 |
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Average Rating: |
9.3 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
$60 |
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11-position click rheostat control knob.
Matte Black Anodized finish.
5 MOA size red dot.
Light-Weight & Compact Size.
Affordable price
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| The BSA Optics 30mm Red Dot Scope is newer, so it should be commonly available, both new and used. |
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ebegoli |
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2003 |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 26 of 30 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Brass Eagle
Various military scopes and sights, including red dots |
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| Marker Setup: |
Tippmann A-5
Lapco BigShot 8"
BSA Red Dot 30 38 |
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| Strengths: |
Robust, LARGE field of view, brightness dial, Look and feel match for A-5 |
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| Weaknesses: |
Barely fits on Tippmann A-5 |
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| Review: |
Wow, wow, wow! I can not believe this thing. It took me a while to calibrate it for my A-5 for 90ft distance, but once I did it I could not miss with it any more.
Let me tell you couple of things about this product:
- It is a really good value for the money. I got BSA Red Dot 30mm, 3/8 mount from sportsman guide for 37 (includes shipping). This seems to be the best price anywhere around. Also, this seems to be the only place to sell BSA with 3/8 mount (you got to the get 3/8). Also, since this is a multipurpose red dot you can sell it tomorrow to a hunter, and get some money back.
- People say you can not aim in paintball. That is bull. Of course you can. Better you aim, more chances you have. But you need to be able to acquire, aim and shot fast - and that is where Red Dot will help you. If you had any Close Quarters experience you will know how to appreciate this device. If you just like to shoot strings of paint than you may not need to bother... (See web dog radio for what can be done with red dot)
-This red dot has a very large field of view (30 mm) for the price. It will let you keep the both eyes open, move slightly and still acquire and shoot the target. You got to practice how to keep your marker in front of your eyes all the time. As soon as you get that - you'll be lethal.
-Finally, BSA and A-5 look scary good together. It barely fits on the A-5, but once it is there it looks terrific. (I would not recommend buying this thing just for looks) |
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| Conclusion: |
Buy it if:
Know (or plan to learn) how to acquire, aim and shoot fast.
Want to play one shot, one kill at up to 100 ft distances. I did not try it for longer distances, I do not have a marker set up for that, and I am not really a camper but if your marker can accurately shoot beyond 100 ft this thing will help you get them. I would be curious to try A-5 flatline with this thing. |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Wednesday, September 17th, 2003 at 7:22 pm PST |
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Period of
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| 6 months | 11 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
There are none like it. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Mokal Fokus (powerfeed), 32 Degrees 14" Whisper barrel, 20 oz. Pure Energy Co2 Tank (plus butt plate), VL 200 Hopper, BSA Red Dot Scope, and PMI X-Ray Mask. |
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| Strengths: |
This make your gun 10x more accurate than looking down the barrel |
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| Weaknesses: |
None |
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| Review: |
I will guarantee that if you get this sight, you will not regret it, because when in tournaments while all your oppents are looking down there barrels, having 99% chance of missing you on their first shots, you just have to put the litle red dot on them and 90% of the time you will hit them. I would have to say that with this tool 95% of the time you will be able to hit them before they can hit you. |
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| Conclusion: |
This is an awsome upgrade, for both close and farther combat, and I highly suggest getting this for your marker. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
none, spray and pray, looking down the barrel |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Compact 2k 2in1 Java Ed. w/: CMI 4 stage expansion chamber, CMI Thunder Pig 16" and 21" Rifled Barrels, BSA 30mm Red Dot Sight, PMI Gas Through Stock, 32° Venturi Bolt and Spring kit, ACI 3k PSI Remote, and 20 oz. CO2 |
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| Strengths: |
See Review. |
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| Weaknesses: |
See Review. |
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| Review: |
I have only used this with my 16" barrel, but the results were staggering none the less.
I would not recomend this unless you have some sort of joy for taking people out from a distance.
It took me about 5 minutes to get it calibrated, one turn of the elevation dial, after that I could hit something the size of a baseball or smaller onthe first shot up to about 50 feet, give or take. After that depending on how far you are away you can normally hit what you want on the second round fired. The first round will be maybe 2" off and all you have to do is ajust depending on drop and wind and dead on accurate again. Makes shooting through thick bushes very easy because you can just put the dot between 2 sticks and you will make it through every time (or maybe 2 shots later). Makes any gun more accurate garunteed. Get this Sight.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ You can get this sight for a 3/8" dovetail mount for WAY below retail.
Strengths:
Not too heavy
11 different intensity settings
Very Accurate
Looks good
Does not throw ballance of your gun off
Very easy to calibrate
Can be cheep if you go to the right place (see review)
Weaknesses:
Lense caps can be loose (can fix with a little tape on the inside of cap)
nothing elce |
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| Conclusion: |
Get the 3/8" version and you will not regret it.
Also dont bother if you have a vertical feed. (You would get a great view of your feed tube. |
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The accuracy of this review is disputed. Please see discussion on the comments page.
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Period of
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| 3 months | 8 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Laseraim Illusion |
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| Marker Setup: |
Warsensor WS66 Elite |
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| Strengths: |
Price
Optic size
Easy to mount
Durable |
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| Weaknesses: |
Absolutely useless in bright sunlight |
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| Review: |
I got the BSA at my local Walmart for $30. For the price it is pretty decent. I tried it and it seemed to work fairly well. It was easy to sight in and mounted to the weaver rails well. In low light conditions, the unit functioned well and the 30mm optic made it pretty easy to pick up when you could see the dot.
Then I used it during the day. Once you were in bright sunlight, the dot was washed out. You had to really look hard and be looking at a dark background to pick it up. Once you did, you had to focus on the dot to keep it in your vision when trying to put it on target. It was horrble. Even with a new battery it was no better. If you sighted at a wooden bunker you lost it completly.
I picked up a Laseraim Illusion the other day. These are discontinued but you can find used ones on the net. When I compared it to the BSA, the Illusion was by far the superior optic. Smaller in diameter than the BSA (it mounts using standard 1" weaver scope rings) the Illusion has far brighter dot. In bright sunlight I compared the two and with both units turned up all the way (11 adjustments on the BSA and 7 on the Illusion), the BSA washed out against a mint green wall...the Illusion was very easy to pick up...almost the same brightness as a laser at dusk. With the Illusion set at 2 it was just a bit brighter than the BSA set at 11. Best of all, you can find these sights for $70 on the web. Well worth the extra $40. |
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| Conclusion: |
Even though the BSA looks good and is very cheap, you are getting what you pay for. If you really plan on using a red dot, don't spend your money on the BSA. Go to your local gun shop and look at what they have to offer. Chances are while you may pay more, you'll get a sight that works in all lighting conditions. If you have to have a red dot though and all you have around you is a WalMart (or only play in the woods where the light is not so bright because of the canopy) then the BSA may work for you. The only reason I gave this sight anything other than a 1 is because of price, optic size, and the fact that in low light conditions, it will work. |
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Nwilson |
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Monday, February 13th, 2006 |
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Period of
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| 1 year | 6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Tippmann A5 with a 14" smart parts progressive, JCS trigger/Egrip, tapco SAW stock, BSA Red dot mounted on Lapco Offset sight rail, Scepter grenade launcher, Opsgear SIG magazine, Allen paintball remote, Flurry Vest. Female Palmers Stab....
SPyder Imagine - 14" J&J Ceramic, Evo2, 20oz CO2
Spyder Agressor - Stock |
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| Strengths: |
Mounts easily to my A-5, will make the first shot count. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Difficult to keep clean |
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| Review: |
The BSA mounted quickly and easily to my A-5 and and took only minutes to get calibrated. This has proven to be a very nice addition to my woodsball setup, being both functional and durable as well. Once setup, you will find that the horizontal accuracy is quite impressive in low/no wind situations. Contrary to what some have said you can "aim" a paintball. I have found this useful when the first shot needs to count. For example, when set up in a concealed location (ambush) the BSA makes it quite east to mark your targer on the first shot. I realize that if you are shooting 14 billion balls per second this is of no concern to you, but those of us that do not "spray and prey" have to actually aim! Once into a firefight I personally do not use the sight much as it is difficult to use while running,diving, ect... but for the times when you need that extra edge in accuracy you will find the Red Dot very useful. A-5 owners should note that you sill either need an offset sight rail or an offset hopper as Inow use or about 1/3 of the sights field of vision will be obscured. Also, be aware that this is a sight and not a scope as it does not magnify objects in view.
The only difficulties I have encountered are that is it hard to keep clean. A toothbrush orsimilar will be required to completely clean all the paint/dirt from the BSA.
Battery life and durability have been excellent. My BSA has been through the toughest scenario games and has held up perfectly. It is very easy on batteries as I have only changed the battery twice in 2 years.
Overall I have been quite pleased witht he performance of the BSA. It's a nice sight that is also easy on the pocketbook. |
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| Conclusion: |
Woodsball players looking to add another tool to your arsenal, get one. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
I ges the iron sights... |
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| Marker Setup: |
tippmann 98 custom ACT
smart parts progressive 14 inch barrel
200 ball hopper
20 ounze C02 tank
BSA RD30CP red dot scope |
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| Strengths: |
Go to review body |
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| Weaknesses: |
Go to review body |
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| Review: |
STRENGTHS
big scope for wide veiw on the field
u can adjust the britness
i got it for a good deal (MRSP 70$....walmart 30$)
its black
easy to put on a tippmann 98c
easy to take off when cleaning
looks great on the gun
WEAKNESSES
its hard to put it on a rail because your hooper will always be in the way
your original iron sights are in the way if you dont have the rail ( i sugest get rid of the plastic part for easyer aiming)
basicly no matter what you will have a problem with one of those 2 things
ok well, i come from quebec and there isnt to much in the way of hunting scopes so when i went to new york for a camping trip, we stoped off at the local wal-mart to see what the had. and let me tell u, its alot more then canada has . i took this scope cause it was cheap and looked ok.as soon as i got back from camping, i rushed to my room to put it on and i was more happy then i expected! it looked good and it worked well in the daytime. the only problem is it isnt a real gun....so you have to spend some time adjusting the scope to work acuratly at 50-120 feet. |
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I was expecting a good scope but i got somethign better then i hoped. the only things that were bad about it were things you can live with. so i ges this scope is almost perfect in everyway. i dont think it deserves a 9..but i think 10 is to high so ill put ten cause it just looks so cool and its easy to use. |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Standard Tippmann 98 Sights |
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| Marker Setup: |
Tippmann 98 Custom
14" J&J Ceramic Barrel
BSA Red Dot Scope
20oz CO2 |
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| Strengths: |
Allows you to quickly/accurately aim at your target
Goes right on the 98 Custom |
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| Weaknesses: |
If you take a hit and clean it off it could get scratched |
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| Review: |
This red dot sight/scope is great. The dot is bright, and it makes your gun look more intimidating. It effectively allows me to quickly and accurately aim at my target. once you get it all set up to whatever range your going to want to use it at, this thing will be right on target. This is a great upgrade for your tactical marker. If you play scenarios or have a large hyperball field, this is a great addition to a 98 custom, A-5, Armotech, or anything you can mount a scope on. Plus, theres no way this thing will get shot off. On a downside if it takes a hit and you quickly try to wipe it off you might scratch it, but the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. |
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If you have a Tippmann or Armotech WG gun, or play scenarios, this upgrade is sweet. |
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Period of
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| Only tested | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Daisy Point Site? |
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| Marker Setup: |
Tippmann A-5
Flatline / 14" werks barrel
x-chamber
Tactical Saw Stock |
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| Strengths: |
See Review |
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| Weaknesses: |
See Review |
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Out of the box, it fits on my a-5 perfect... everyone say's that it doesn't mount on the 3/8" dovetail, and their right; however, it does fit around the body of the a-5 mount. I was a little upset at first that I couldn't mount it, but then I opened the screws all the way and it mounts perfect around the sight rail (outside part). People should experiment before coming to conclusions... :)
I took off the a-5 rotator site on the back and slide the site all the way to the rear of the gun and the hopper just misses front lense. This allows me to take the hopper off properly if need be.
The only weakness I see with the site is the laser adjustment. I wanted to adjust it for farther distances and it is a precison adjustment for rifles. |
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I like it! I give it a 9 because of the adjustment |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Maybe just looking down the barrel. |
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Spyder Electra w/ 14 inch CP classic, 16 oz Co2 w/ PMI remote line, in yo face offset sight rail w/ BSA 30 mm Red dot sight, q-loader on its way, CiP Sweet Spot Trigger, some cool squeegee leg holder, and a Spectra Flex-7 Olive Goggle system w/ new lens |
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| Strengths: |
Durablility, looks, power of intensity 11, protective dial covers. |
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Calibrating, vert. feed so I needed offset 3/8 to 3/8 sight rail, |
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This is a well build sight. Have taken a few hits to the side but other than that it doesn't stick out or show that much, and I have a offset sight rail with this. Calibrating can be a pain, but you just have to get used to it. The protective coverings make it hard to just compensate for a sudden change in wind that persists. Defenatly for woodball, and i haven't tried in hyper or speed ball. Has a nice protective covering on the front to withstand a dead-on lens hit. For paintball at hunting websites have it for good price (3/8" rail, protective lens, durable). |
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If you want a nice looking red dot sight that won't fail on you due to damage, get the BSA Red Dot Sight. Its a nice addition and defenatly works in woodsball. If you have a consistant paint/barrel match then your paint *should* get to the dot every time, if not, learn to calibrate!!! |
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DŁµµŁN |
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2003 |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Eagle fiberoptic sight |
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Trracer
14" CMI Tru-Flight barrel
7Oz Co2
BSA Optics 30mm Red Dot Scope
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| Strengths: |
Great looking, great quality & great price |
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| Weaknesses: |
None. |
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| Review: |
Great looking, great working, easy to calibrate! Big vision 30mm lens. Brightness is fully adjustable in 11 settings on the red dot. Great looking durable "rubberised" coating. There's nothing to complain about! BUY ONE!!! You will not regret it! It's well worth the $45.00 I spent on it |
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This is the best red-dot sight for the money. |
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| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Thursday, August 14th, 2003 at 8:26 am PST |
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