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When rapid response and accuracy with a reflex sight is a must, you are going to want an optic which is durable enough to withstand whatever punishment can be dished out without failing to produce stellar results.
The demand for a more affordable, yet high-quality optic for rifles, carbines, and shotguns is what inspired Vortex to develop this line of optics. The StrikeFire 2 takes this range of optics to a whole new level.
Vortex took up its niche among mid-range optics with some success, but by upgrading its capabilities in the new product, it has substantially solidified its place in the niche for a long time to come.
Durable, precise and easy to use, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of higher end optics, but it also doesn’t carry their price. What’s more, it isn’t giving away a great deal of quality compared to its pricey competitors.
It is light, is easy to install and doesn’t add much bulk to your weapon. Additionally, it can be easily adjusted for night vision and other lighting challenges that might arise.
Vortex Strikefire 2
Worth the
Investment?
Vortex Strike
Fire 2
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For what you are getting for your purchase, you really can’t go wrong by investing your money in a mid-range optic like this product.
Here are the reasons you should consider this sight for your carbine, rifle or shotgun:
- Mounts easily to the rail of any of these three weapons.
- It is certainly one of the best buys you can make for a carbine.
- Withstands the aggressive recoil from a shotgun, even when shooting magnum shells, without any damage to its precision and accuracy.
- It is basic, easy to adjust and easy to use.
- Has high optics quality at a mid-range price.
Close up. | Photo by aaronbruski
Essentially, there is enough value built into this unit to spend a whole lot more money, but you don’t have to, making it every bit worth the investment.
Were you not able to get your hands on this model, the best alternative for close to the same amount of cash would be the Aimpoint Pro optic.
StrikeFire 2 Specifications
The StrikeFire 2 is optimized for split-second target acquisition, durability and accuracy without having to break the bank to get your hands on it. Let’s take a look at its features and specifications.
Features
Strikefire 2 on a Daniel Defense DDM4V11 Pro | Photo by concealed_chicago
Specifications
Other Considerations
The StrikeFire 2 is praised for its accuracy even under less than ideal conditions. It is best used for ranges up to 300 yards. It is backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty, which is an indication of its quality.
A Strikefire 2 mounted on an AR-15 | Photo by austin007v.2.0
Final Verdict
The Vortex StrikeFire 2 is worth the investment. To begin with, you are paying about one third as much for the optic, which can make quite a difference when it comes to making a purchasing decision.
Even though you are paying one third as much, you aren’t getting one third the quality and features.
In fact, though you are only getting fundamental features without any bells and whistles, what you are getting isn’t far below the quality of the higher end optics where it counts.
When you invest in this product, you are getting an accurate, easily adjusted sight which remains true under less than favorable conditions.
You are getting a parallax free sight with brightness adjustment features, and it is shockproof, fog proof and waterproof. You are getting these features in a lightweight, sleek design that doesn’t add bulk to your weapon.
To top it off, the cantilever mount provides rapid, co-witnessed target acquisition where it counts.
You can check out our Sparc 2 vs Strikefire 2 Comparison.
A small Vortex family lineup | Photo by aden1005
Don’t waste time with inferior reflex sights and don’t spend your extra money by purchasing a higher end sight. This unit is designed to meet the demand for a high-quality optic at a mid-range price, and it achieves that objective.
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