Bushnell Holosight v. TASCO PROPOINT PDP5 1X36MM (47MM TUBE)

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provalov

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I'm trying to decide between two sights for my Marlin Camp Carbine. I've narrowed my choices to the Bushnell Holosight or the Tasco PROPOINT PDP5 1X36MM (47MM TUBE). I've never used red dot sights, and would appreciate feed-back on which one other shooters prefer. Proposed use: for range shooting, but would also be available for SHTF scenario.

Observations: Both have a brighter view than most red dots I've looked at (the cheaper Tascos seem darker and have a distinct bluish tint that would not work as well in low-light situations). The Holosight design seems much better for target acquisition with both eyes open, but is about $90 more than the best price on the PDP5. The standard reticle that comes with the Holosight also seems fuzzier than the red dot on the PDP5.

Any recommendations?
 
I've got a holosite..

...but not the other you listed.

The holosight is amazing. It totally removes the need for a reproducable cheekweld. Everyone who shoots it loves it.

However,

I have the Gen I version, and I'm not so sure of its resilience to abuse. When looking at an ACOG scope, I feel that is FAR more durable than the holopoint (at 3X the price of course). I'm fairly convinced that should I drop the gun sites down, I would risk shattering the holosite glass rendering it useless. I have not yet done such a thing, so that's an assumption.

Also the Holosite relies on batteries. Batteries fail at the worst times, though I've had mine for almost two years and the battery has yet to fail (time to replace it...).

The holosite is an awesome concept, and I love shooting with it. Should TSHTF, I'm not sure it would be my first choice, in fact I'll be ordering an ACOG to replace it when I can afford an ACOG TA01-NSN.

-LevelHead-
 
The Kobra Red Dot Sight seems like an interesting option, but rather heavy compared to the other two. Why do you like it better than the ones I've narrowed down to?
 
Off Point, but so are many of the other responses

I've owned two red-dot sights. My Hakko Panoramic has four targets and large 30mm open optics. It is great to use, but fell apart after a few hundred rounds through my .223. Hakko replaced it with a new unit of improved design. This was great service since it was over two years old. The Hakko has a lifetime warranty. The replacement unit appears to be of better build. Hakko builds Springfield Armory scopes.

I replaced the Hakko with the Aimpoint CompM2. This unit uses a protected tube. I prefer the view through the open Hakko, but the Aimpoint seems to be very well built. I noticed that it was used by at least some of the Special Op guys in Afghanistan.

I suspect that new new Hakko is a great buy, but I know that the Aimpoint will take much abuse and still work.
 
Thanks to each of you for your responses. I'm leaning toward the Holosight, but have had two people this weekend recommend the Tasco Optima2000 as an "open optics" alternative to the Holosight. The price is certainly more attractive -- about $100 less, but the thing is so tiny I'm concerned it won't perform like the others. Plus, I'm not sure it would be as fast at target acquisition, since it doesn't have the "dot within a ring" like the Holosight's standard reticle. You have to chose either 3.5 or 7.0 MOA dot when you purchase.
 
I don't have either of the sights you mentioned, but I've read a lot of very positive comments regarding the Bushnell/EO Tech Holosight (EO Tech makes the Holosight for Bushnell, and also markets their own versions). I plan to put an EO Tech on an AR-15 (probably one with the metal shield - though it makes them more bulky). You might check out www.ar15.com for comments on these sights. I do have a Tasco Propoint III on a Mini-14 Ranch Rifle and it works well.

Doug
 
Take a look at the C-More line. www.cmore.com
Installed a C-More Tactical on my ASA 9mm flattop and can't say enough good things about it. Works extremely well with both eyes open. Great feature is it works with or without the sights leaving both options available.
Take Care
 
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