The Vortex Strikefire II remains one of the best deals when it comes to robust military-grade quality in something priced below $300. That noted, the Vortex dot uniformity is still far above average and still better than some more expensive red dots. I have come to expect that crisp totally uniform dot size is something you have to pony up big bucks for in a red dot and you just are not going to get that level of quality in a sub-$500 red dot. Like almost every red dot optic in the sub-$500 price range, the actual dot is a bit splashy and looked something like a teeny tiny squashed Nike logo when using the VMX-3T magnifier. The Vortex Strikefire II and VMX-3T setup mounted perfectly without problems. Final Thoughtsįor testing, I mounted the Vortex Strikefire II and the VMX-3T to my WMD NiBx coated Beast AR15 rifle chambered in 5.56 Nato. If I put the unit side-by-side with Sub-$300 tripler competitors like Burris, I like the Vortex VMX-3T a bit better. The Vortex tripler works extremely well, is crystal clear, and is solidly durable. The mount can make or break an optic like this, and this mount does what it is supposed to. I have seem some flip over mounts get a little wobbly, but I found the Vortex to be pretty tight. I like this setup, and although I am more fond of the Eotech spring detent non-locking style flip over mount, I could buy two Vortex triplers for the price of one Eotech. Rear-mounted buttons can be harder to reach with the support hand. This allows the shooter to either reach over with the primary hand or with with support hand. The included flip over mount on the VMX-3T is a bit different in that the flip mechanism is button-operated from the front. The Vortex VMX-3T offers 3x magnification, focusing eyepiece, and zero-able windage and elevation so you can use the Vortex tripler with any red dot. Vortex’s flip-aside multiplier is similar to others on the market. The idea of the tripler was popularized in the military, and it simply adds instant magnification to existing optics for larger shots and target identification. Vortex also offers the VMX-3T flip-over magnifier, aka “tripler,” to complement any of their own or competitors’ red dots. It can take serious punishment and keep working. The Strikefire II is a quality optic which is fully fog-, water-, and shock-proof with a nitrogen purged heavy duty 30mm body. Stick six CR2 in the AR15’s grip and call it good for a minimum of 5-6 years. I would have preferred them to use a widely available AAA battery or CR123, but the CR2 works and delivers a long run time in an inexpensive and light lithium battery format. With an average battery life of around 3000 hours (6000 hours at best 300 at worst) and a 12-hour auto shutoff, you should see at least a year of life out of each battery even in extreme situations. The advantage is longer life than wafer CR2032 batteries. The CR2 is a little smaller than a CR123 battery and is available at many stores. My one gripe is that the Strikefire II uses the CR2 battery as a power source even though everyone else on the planet uses CR2032 wafer batteries for red dots. In a zombie apocalypse or while hunting dangerous game, I would want a wide field of view. Generally a larger FOV equals faster target acquisition. You can see more stuff within a large optic, and the Strikefire II offers a large FOV. Why use a larger format red dot versus one of the smaller micro-dot red dots? The main reason is FOV (field of view). They also include a lower third co-witness height cantilever mount, which is always an appreciated addition to the box versus having to spend another $40 on the appropriate mount. Retail on the red dot model is $229, but street price is down around $180, which is extremely competitive with similar optics. Model variants include versions with both red or green dots or the less-expensive, single color red dot model. The main updates were simplified controls, 1/2″ shorter overall size, and two extra-low night vision settings. When Vortex Optics decided to update their Strikefire red dot sight, they created the Vortex Strikefire II. The StrikeFire 2 includes flip caps, CR2 Battery, and the Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty. The lower 1/3 co-witness cantilever picatinny mount model is ideal for AR platforms, positioning the optic bore center 40mm above the base surface.Review: Vortex Optics Strikefire II Red Dot and VMX-3T Magnifier The bright red or green dot has 10 brightness settings including 2-night vision levels. Typical battery life is 300-600 hours and the scope has a built in 12-hour auto-shutdown feature to maximize performance. This StrikeFire 2 features an unlimited field of view, unlimited eye relief and 1x magnification, allowing the shooter to keep both eyes open. The Vortex StrikeFire 2 is the perfect solution for a shooter looking for a red dot sight that allows for lightning fast target acquisition.
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