Reddit reviews HOLOSUN HS403A Micro Red Dot Sight (2 MOA)
We found 11 Reddit comments about HOLOSUN HS403A Micro Red Dot Sight (2 MOA). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
50,000 hours of battery life (that's over 5 years of continuous use) Motion awake with 8 hour auto shutoffParallax-free; when the red dot is on the target, so are youHigh quality clear lens with crisp, bright red dotHigh strength aluminum, MAO finish. The glass is supposed to be at an angle and not flush with the bezel.Fully waterproof and submersible to 100 feetKindly refer the user manual attached below for troubleshooting steps and instructions.
Hey, we can always try to help you. Ar15.com might have a better forum but that's a semi-closed off website compared to reddit.
Just from the looks of it the Sig Micro Red dot you posted looks a lot like an Aimpoint T2. The Aimpoint is top of the line (think, best you can really purchase) as far as quality is concerned. I'll be the first to admit I don't hear much good or bad about Sig Optics so I won't act like I know how well they hold up.
An entry level red dot would be something like the Holosun for 170$ compared to the 340$ you might pay for the Sig Dot you mentoined earlier.
In my opinion, there's three tiers of optics you can buy. You can buy horrible Chi-Com shit from China that will cost you 35$ total. You can buy entry level optics like the Holosun, Vortex, or Sig (low price to high), or you can go all in and get a top shelf optic like an Aimpoint, Trijicon, or [debatably] an EoTech.
If you're worried about "overpaying" for low quality, but you're willing to spend 350-400, buying an Aimpoint PRO would be right in your realm. You'll receive extremely high quality glass for a decent price. They retain their value over the years, and if your husband knows anything about firearms, he'll be super happy with throwing it on a rifle. (edit: your post history says your husband is familiar with Special Operations Units, so I know he'll have heard of Aimpoint).
Buying him a Holosun or the Sig red dot would be a good alternative, but if you can justify it in your budget, get him something you know he'll be happy with. An Aimpoint is hard to beat. He can save up another 200$, re-sell the PRO and upgrade himself to a Aimpoint Micro if he's looking for that style of optic down the road.
Sorry to break it to you, but there is a lot more competition in the sup $200 micro red dot market.
They are all more or less excellent. I prefer the Vortex because it has an unbeatable warranty.
HS403A - $129
Holosun
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$126 shipped right now
Vortex SPARC AR...it goes on sale at PSA on the reg for $130
https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-sparc-ar-1x-red-dot-scope-spc-ar1.html
Primary Arms Advanced Micro Dot $150
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-micro-dot-with-removable-base-md-rb-ad
Holosun HS403A $170
https://www.amazon.com/HOLOSUN-HS403A-Micro-Red-Sight/dp/B00KOOEZ6W
I ordered the Primary Arms Advanced Micro Dot 50K. Haven't received yet but it seems very similar to the Holosun. So similar that I wouldn't be surprised if they use some of the same parts.
https://www.amazon.com/HOLOSUN-HS403A-Micro-Sight-Riser/dp/B00KOOEZ6W
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-advanced-micro-dot-with-push-buttons-and-up-to-50khour-battery-life/p/md-ads/
Holosun Red Dots are supposed to be the nuts, it's what I'm going to get as an alternative to my visionking scope. Smack bang in the middle of your price range at $162.00, classic AR15 style aimpoint clone:
https://www.amazon.com/HOLOSUN-HS403A-Micro-Red-Sight/dp/B00KOOEZ6W
Loads of people are using them on RS as a budget aimpoint alternative.
I have the Holosun HS403a on my 300blk "pistol". Love it. Great optic.
I got it before they were the 'hot' new thing for $125 shipped on Amazon direct from Holosun. They are now up to $171 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/HOLOSUN-Micro-Red-Sight-Riser/dp/B00KOOEZ6W
I'd buy that again in a heart beat, more expensive and all.
Red dot then add a 3x flip up magnifier if you find yourself actually shooting at 300 yards often.
Holosun red dot
https://www.amazon.com/HOLOSUN-HS403A-Micro-Red-Sight/dp/B00KOOEZ6W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1510950778&sr=1-3&keywords=holosun&dpID=41sEuJwjs8L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Well reviewed "budget" red dot. 50,000 (!!!) hour battery life so you can leave the red dot on all the time and only change the battery every couple years, great for HD.
For a magnifier, the vortex are reputed to be good, larue makes an excellent one, just get whatever you like
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-VMX-3T-Magnifier-Flip-Mount/dp/B00BQWTC14/ref=pd_bxgy_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XBBPB53AR6F40EMBRCZF