Optics reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 199 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Optics brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/300BLK, r/Staccato_STI, r/ar15, r/CAguns, r/1022. Top-rated brands include Holosun (4.4/5), Trijicon (4.7/5), Primary Arms (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews199
Subreddits37
Posts62
Brands47
Products66
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#1
Holosun
4.4
(48)
"I buy Holosun from them no problem."
"Get a good optic(509T, EPS, ACRO, MPS, RMR, SRO) direct milled is the only way"
"Holosun SCS-MP2"
"I use my 11.5 for classes and run it with the Holosun AEMS. That red dot is incredible."
"Holosun Comp!!!!"
"I went 508t, it's great."
"Holosun 507c or 507k or 407, as well as the vortex defender has worked out great."
"407k comes with a plate and I love it. 6MOA dot is the way to go for carry."
"Holosuns are the best if you're looking for something inexpensive."
"Check around for a deal and get a Holosun 407k if it’s within your budget."
#2
Trijicon
4.7
(20)
"I’ve bought a trijicon and 3 holosuns so far from Amazon with 100% satisfaction."
"Bought my Acro p2 for $550 from EuroOptic with a random 5% off coupon."
"Got my RMR from eurooptic. Haven’t seen anywhere with a better price."
"I went with an acro p2."
"Just get Trijicon or an Aimpoint. Flip a coin if you have to."
"RMR on P and CS."
"Concealed Carry? RMR HD"
"I put an RCR on my C24. I wanted a bomb proof all weather optic."
"SRO for Plinking/Fun gun, RMR HD for EDC/Duty."
"Acro all day everyday. But I edc my P. If you’re going to use it for competition or range. Def get an SRO."
#3
Primary Arms
4.7
(17)
"I really like the PA micro prism 3x."
"You should check out Primary Arms"
"Primary arms! I've moved almost entirely to prism optics."
"Primary arms micro prism. I have one on my 10/22."
"Consider the Primary arms 1x prisms as well."
"Primary Arms Micro Prisms."
"Fixed mag I really like the PA Micro prism 3x."
"The new Primary arms 1-6, the SLX, 2nd focal plane."
"Primary Arms GLX 2x"
"I run the PA 1x prism on mine and it’s solid"
#4
Vortex
4.3
(16)
"I got a Vortex Razer Gen iii x6-36 for $2.5k instead of $3k+"
"I ended up going w/ a Vortex Razor Gen 3 1-10."
"I have a 1-4x Vortex Viper PST. I have confidence with it to 100 yds."
"Can't go wrong with a vortex venom or an arken ep5."
"The vortex Defender-ccw is a direct fit."
"For direct fits get Vortex defender CCW or Gideon Judge."
"I put a Vortex RHD Gen II-e 1-6x24 bc that fits what I primarily shoot."
"You can look at the vortex defender st."
"I went vortex defender st but you do need the plate."
"I put a vortex venom on mine because it was cheap."
#5
Sig
4.3
(15)
"I have a SIG Romeo 5 on mine with the lowest picatinny mount."
"Romeo5 is enclosed emitter, T2 footprint, 2032 battery accessible."
"Sig tango 1x6 is what I run with a 45degree red dot."
"I like my Sig Tango MSR 1-6."
"Romeo X Enclosed Compact."
"Romeo x compact enclosed."
"I really like the Romeo 5. Fairly rugged, durable, and the price was justifiable for me."
"Sig romeo5 is solid lol"
"I have a Sig Tango MSR 1-6 LPVO, it was 300 on OpticsPlanet."
"Romeo 5x gen 2 on sale at Cabela’s."
#6
Eotech
4.4
(8)
"I run an eotech xps3 and unity ftc eotech 3x mag on my 10.5" PWS 300blk."
"I run that Eotech on my 7.5", it is a good choice for your stated purpose."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech."
"Eotech or Romeo 4T Pro."
"Eotech all day."
"Just go with an eotech and be done with it."
"Eotech is always a good choice."
"A red dot or eotech without magnifier is just fine."
#7
Aimpoint
4.7
(6)
"Just get an aimpoint pro and leave it on for years."
"Be patient save another 2 weeks you’re ALMOST to the golden Aimpoint pro for 450."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech. Or aimpoint."
"Aimpoint t2 in a design machine mount."
"I’d go with a red dot that either has a really good battery life or shake awake."
"I’d recommend a T-2 and a eotech magnifier."
#8
Steiner
4.6
(5)
"The ones that work well for me are the Steiner MPS and the Acro P2."
"They’re damn good optics for the money. Best bang for your buck."
"Steiner P4xi in a scalarworks mount."
"Steiner p4xi."
"I’m thinking about a Steiner MPS"
#9
Leupold
5.0
(4)
"Delta point pro for me. Direct mount, clear glass, large window, top loading battery."
"I have the Delta Point Pro on my CS and love it."
"My 10.5” wears a Leupold vx6HD 1-6 in a reptilia aus mount."
"I’ve got the Mk5 2-10 on my 18” 5.56."
#10
EPS Carry
4.8
(4)
"I would personally recommend the EPS carry series."
"EPS Carry is the only answer."
"I have an EPS Carry on my CS. Fits perfect and it’s my EDC."
"I run an EPS Carry and threw on a TLR-7."
#11
ACOG
4.5
(4)
"ACOGS for life"
"Acog is a good option no matter what."
"I get the ACOG. one of my favorite optics."
"If you like lightweight/ compact, then acog."
#12
Sig Sauer
4.0
(4)
"I run a 509t on mine and I’m a fan."
"Get the Legion with the Romeo X Pro."
"I like the Romeo1pro on my elite, but for carry you prob want a enclosed optic"
"Imho elite is the way to go unless you want the legion paint job"
#13
EPS
5.0
(3)
"EPS carry is a perfect fit for mine so no over hang."
"I run EPS carry."
"EPS carry."
#14
Strike Eagle
5.0
(2)
"Strike Eagle 5x25 or the Venom."
"I have been vary happy with the StrikeEagle 5-25 on my 457."
#15
Vortex Spitfire
5.0
(2)
"I got the Spitfire and didn't even realize it was a good optic for those with astigmatism."
"Spitfire….game changing."
#16
Vudu
5.0
(2)
"My personal recommendation for a range toy would be a vudu 1-10 with a ScopeSwitch for a mount."
"Just put a Vudu 1-10 on mine… was thinking along the same lines as you re: magnifier and dot."
#17
Ares
5.0
(2)
"Get the Ares, you might want to put it on the 22."
"I have an Ares ETR on my 457 pro varmint and love it."
#18
Mk5HD
4.5
(2)
"Mk5hd 3.6-18."
"If you go Mk5HD go 3.6-18."
#19
Sig Sauer Romeo 5
4.0
(2)
"Romeo 5 with a magnifier is a sweet combo."
"Romeo 5 use the other 200$ on something else."
#20
Athlon Ares ETR
4.0
(2)
"I have a Athlon ares etr on one and Vortex Diamondback on another."
"I have an ares etr and i like it more than my reddit-renown pst gen ii."
#21
Holosun HS510C
4.0
(2)
"Holosun’s and PA prism’s, in red, work pretty well for my astigmatism."
"I would go with an HS510C or AEMS."
#22
Red Dot
4.0
(2)
"A red dot will be so much better for HD than a magnified optic."
"A solid red dot on the scout rail would be my suggestion."
#23
Credo
4.0
(2)
"I have the Credo 2-10… so far I like it."
"I have a credo 2-10 and it’s served me well."
#24
Nightforce
4.0
(2)
"The mil reticle sold out quick however a few places still have moa reticle in s"
"Nightforce nxs 2.5-10x24"
#25
Zulisy
5.0
(1)
"After 300 rounds, I threw a zulisy Owl optic on it and groups keep getting tighter."
#26
SCS-PDP
4.0
(1)
"It's a solid optic overall."
#27
ETR
4.0
(1)
"I have the ETR on my Tikka T1X, it’s pretty slick so far."
#28
ADE
4.0
(1)
"Monstrum and ADE for max budget. These two are the only two max budget optics that I know of that have lifetime warranties."
#29
Atacr
4.0
(1)
"I run Atacrs on mine, most people do run higher end scopes."
#30
EPS Carry Green MRS
4.0
(1)
"EPS Carry Green MRS."
#31
Midas Tac
4.0
(1)
"I put a midas tac 5-25 with a 40moa rail on my 457."
#32
Monstrum
4.0
(1)
"Monstrum and ADE for max budget. These two are the only two max budget optics that I know of that have lifetime warranties."
#33
Rattler
4.0
(1)
"Rattler V2. Any of them will do the trick at those distances."
#34
Primary Arms SLX Prisms
4.0
(1)
"The PA SLX prisms are excellent."
#35
Optics Planet
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.opticsplanet.com/ or LGS."
#36
Cyelee Wolf 2
4.0
(1)
"Cyelee Wolf 2 with the dot and circle has really helped with my astigmatism."
#37
Primary Arms SLx
4.0
(1)
"The PA SLx line is very good."
#38
Vortex Venom
4.0
(1)
"The smaller footprint of like a vortex venom would be just fine."
#39
Swampfox Kingslayer
4.0
(1)
"I run a Swampfox Kingslayer on an Odin chassis build."
#40
Leupold DPP
4.0
(1)
"I use a DPP."
#41
Trijicon SRO
4.0
(1)
"Full send, SRO and forget about it."
#42
Aimpoint Acro P-2
4.0
(1)
"Aimpoint acro p-2."
#43
Trijicon RMR
4.0
(1)
"The RMR works best for me."
#44
Eotech EXPS
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest eotech exps instead of xps."
#45
Vortex Spitfire 1x
4.0
(1)
"I did see midway has the old 1x spitfire for $149, which seemed reasonable."
#46
Cyelee
3.0
(1)
"Vortex, Swampfox, Cyelee for budget."
#47
Swampfox
3.0
(1)
"Vortex, Swampfox, Cyelee for budget."
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