Reddit reviews Vortex Optics Spitfire 3x Prism Scope - EBR-556B Reticle (MOA)
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The Spitfire 3x Prism Scope excels in close to medium range shooting applications where fast target acquisition and speed is of the essence. The prism based design allows for a compact optical system without sacrificing optical quality.Fully multi-coated lenses with anti-reflective coatings offer bright views even in low light conditions. A selectable red/green illuminated reticle features five intensity levels to match the situational conditions.The reticle is etched directly on the prism ensuring shooters have an effective point of aim at all times regardless of illumination. A fast focus eyepiece adjusts the reticle into sharp focus.A multi-height mount system allows for 30mm and 40mm mounting heights. Dual picatinny rails mounted on the Spitfire allow the optic to be paired with an offset auxillary reflex sight.With shockproof construction, the Spitfire withstands recoil and impact while nitrogen purging and o-ring seals ensure fogproof and waterproof performance.Sport Type: HuntingIncluded Components: prism scope, user manualIncluded Components: Prism Scope, User ManualSport Type: Hunting
>Vortex Spitfire 3X Prism Scope
You can get one off amazon for 350
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Spitfire-Prism-Scope/dp/B00HYRGNLM
Primary Arms makes a nice little 3x acog type scope on the 2 to 3 hundred range
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-gen-ii-3x-compact-prism-scope-acss-cqb-m2-5-56-nato-reticle-black
So does vortex for around 350
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Spitfire-Prism-Scope/dp/B00HYRGNLM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=51540464570&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJ7nBRD5ARIsAATMxsu3oChd_0APNmPqdQf4EC4r2z4-UDRDidQMhDImqQ5FSSZjbi5d6zMaAjtLEALw_wcB&hvadid=274687406793&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9027248&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14011438296207626877&hvtargid=kwd-302923763716&hydadcr=9877_9890446&keywords=vortex%2Bprism%2B3x&qid=1558703775&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&th=1
Well the only similar sight that I know of is the Russian version, and I doubt that it's affordable or even exported to the US. The Russians had their older PSO-1 (4x24 unfortunately) and I think HK made a similar mount back in the day. The Aimpoint RDS is a popular red dot that you can then magnify with a...think its called a pineapple mount?
http://www.amazon.com/Mako-Magnifier-Reflex-Sights-Generation/dp/B001LZV55C you can hook this one up to a flipsight and pretend you're in call if duty.
Aimpoint makes the same thing but demands a much higher price I'm sure.
http://www.amazon.com/EoTech-G33-STS-BLK-G33-Magnifier-Switch/dp/B008CXKX7M you can buy the real thing and OH BOY ITS HALF OFF but of course operator gear comes with a huge price tag.
Trijicon makes a 3x version of the acog for 1k, lmao
http://www.amazon.com/Firefield-3x-Combat-Gun-Sight/dp/B006GOK5BI firefield makes a cost effective sight with only so-so reviews on amazon, google shopping brought up 179 reviews averaging at 4.5 stars. Has a small top rail for diddlies, bonus.
I found some other cost effective sights including a copy of the eotech flipsight but it appears that you get what you pay for in the realm of combat sights. You can buy a pretender that works well at the range or you can buy the milspec stuff. There are plenty of good consumer grade options outside of the military stuff but it's up to you. I personally haven't used any of these but of course its hard to go wrong with EO or Aimpoint. Will update this post with more links, at this point I'm just saving ya google time though.
Heres a Vortex 3x that holds a zero at 100 yards according to the top review, but I'd hope people are going to shoot farther out than that with a magnified scope...
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Spitfire-EBR-556B-Reticle-SPR-1303/dp/B00HYRGNLM
And heres the eotech flipup clone:
http://www.amazon.com/Sightmark-3x-Tactical-Magnifier-Slide-Side/dp/B004TDPVBW
If you head to primaryarms.com and click on scopes, there's tons of choices there for 3x or 1-4x all at pretty affordable prices.
Zeiss and Trijicon make rifle scopes that hit 3x but ofc those aren't combat sights and the eye relief is going to be small.
A forum posts mentions that you should keep the scope mount below 12 inches so that it doesn't interfere with charging handle operation, keep that in mind if you didn't know. From the same post, someone uses a primary arms 1-4x scope and is happy with it. Once again but a combat scope though.
That's everything that I could dig up, had nothing better to do so there ya go. Hope that helps ya.
Here's the PSA kit I got. http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-chf-mid-length-5-56-nato-1-7-ultra-light-moe-defender-rifle-kit.html
Stripped PSA blem lower.
Fired it for the first time this weekend and didn't have any problems.
Looking for a decent scope for under 400. Thinking about asking Santa for http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM.
No Glock to post, sorry guys.
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453355505&sr=8-1&keywords=spitfire+optic
Are these that good and worth it?
I have a spitfire 3x sitting around but doesn't get as much use beacuse it's on the blurry side up close:
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472921466&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=vortex+prism+4x
Is it worth selling that and picking this up?
Based on everything you said here, this covers most of it. An easy reticle for ranging and calculating drop. low enough power for close shooting and you can still mount a RMR on top. I had one on my SBR and just got rid of it for a no magnification because the eye relief isn't enough on my SBR.
I will be getting one for my AR10.
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM
I have shot this Vortex Spitfire at the range on a Sig mcx. A really good priced scope, accurate with great eye relief.
Vortex Optics SPR-1303 Spitfire 3x Prism Scope with EBR-556B Reticle (MOA), Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYRGNLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bljsybA2F50FV
Size limit?
For my carbine build I have the Vortex Optics SPR-1303, a 3x sight that's awesome. Runs about $300. https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM/ref=cm_rdp_product
For my rifle build I have the Nikon P-223 for $165. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YVT0R8/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Going for an M16A4 clone.
Burris AR332. It's a prism red dot almost identical to the Vortex Spitfire Prism for a fraction of the price. That being said, I do like the reticle on the Vortex better but for the price I'd go Burris all day.
this does look pretty sick I may need to acquire this soon - I like that its 3x and that even if the battery goes down you can see the etched reticle
guess my only concern is that BUIS would not work since it is a magnified optic?
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-SPR-1303-Spitfire-EBR-556B/dp/B00HYRGNLM
>generally regarded as trash and so is the vast majority of Amazon optics.
What you buy matters, not from where:
https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Arms-Illuminated-Scope-Black/dp/B00GX66ZDQ
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Spitfire-Prism-Scope/dp/B00HYRGNLM
https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Zone-223-Reticle-Riflescope-Turrets/dp/B00ABP5UXG
https://www.amazon.com/Trijicon-Illuminated-Horseshoe-Ballistic-Reticle/dp/B0024MMRH6