Vortex Optics VMX-3T Magnifier with Flip Mount Black

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Buying a magnifier to use in co-witness with another optical system means you’re adding another entity to the marriage between your rifle and it’s current optics. Finding optics that suit your rifle perfectly and the intended usage is already difficult enough for a beginner and adding a magnifier to the mix makes things even more complicated. Parallax Free - All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered "parallax free" and will make a negligible difference in performance.

So, I bought and hand-tested a few magnifiers, including the Leapers UTG 3x, which I found was the most affordable option. And just for context, we aimed at a tree with a target on it at about 200-yards. San Bernardino National Forest, California Holosun 510c GR Magnifiers Aimpoint Comp M5 and Magnifiers EOTech 512 and Magnifiers

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I believe in the “buy once cry once” mantra. It’s important to buy a product that delivers the quality you need, when you need it, with durability that won’t have you spending extra for repairs or replacements. NcStar also provides innovative and cutting edge optics and accessories, always stays on top of the latest industry trends and puts their customer’s needs first. The NcStar 3x magnifier is constructed of rugged simplicity and is absolutely one of the best red dot magnifiers on the market today. Waterproof - O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the tube for reliable performance in all environments. There are many factors that will play into whether or not a red dot magnifier is of high quality and of course, many of these attributes play directly into the price tag and overall user experience. It’s extremely important to study up and know what you need as not all red dot magnifiers work with all red dots or weapon systems. Vortex has an undeniable reputation in the optics world with their high quality, affordable red dot optics. Their powerful VMX is a three power magnifier designed for a variety of various red dot optics. In addition, this particular model works in sync with Vortex red dots. The VMX-3T is user-friendly and easy to mount.

High-quality magnifiers are constructed with aircraft-grade T6 aluminum casing, which protects them from the impact of your rifle falling to the ground. Eye relief is one of the most important factors that you need to consider whenever you’re purchasing any optics. Eye relief refers to the distance that you need between your eye and the sight to get a clear picture.Not only is the HM3X easy to use, it also has impressive optical quality. Holosun uses premium glass with multiple coating layers to maximize light transmission, reduce glare, and prevent wear and tear on your lenses. To make this instrument waterproof, Vortex built the magnifier with O-ring seals that prevent dust, moisture, and debris from getting into the tube. Because of this feature, the instrument provides the same performance in all types of environments. Nitrogen Purged

Take time to learn about each model’s features and prices before purchasing your new red dot sight magnifier. Then do that multiple times on a time limit so that lighting conditions don’t change too much between pictures. Unless the handguard is part of a monolithic upper receiver, like the Colt 6940, don’t get tempted to mount your red dot sight further forward on your handguard. Some magnifiers, though expensive, are covered with a lifetime warranty which saves you a lot of time and money in the long run. It will magnify anything you see through it, even the red dot. While this seems obvious, it is something I want to make note of, because your choice in dot could obscure your target when shooting at targets over 100 yards away. Mounting & RingsMy Review: The AT3 tactical magnifier is the cheapest magnifier I would recommend. Even though it is around the same price as the Primary Arms magnifier, the Primary Arms magnifier doesn’t come with a mount included whereas this one does, so if you don’t plan on going with an aftermarket mount, this one is cheaper. With that said, and I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but if you prefer this sight for whatever reason, the Primary Arms mount I recommended above is a better mount than the one that comes with this magnifier. A red dot or holographic sight is a great way to speed target acquisition and increase precision. While red dots are perfect for 3 Gun, hunting, home defense, and tactical applications, these handy optics become even more versatile with the addition of a quality magnifier.

It features a QD mount and an IP67 rating — the only option we reviewed that was BOTH dust and water-rated. It also boasts a 37-foot field of view at 100-yards and weighs 9.5-ounces. Fully adjustable for elevation and windage to get your primary optics reticle centered in magnifier It’s no wonder there are more than 2 million hunters, sports shooting enthusiasts, and military personnel who use Aimpoint magnifiers worldwide! This one is a solid choice indeed. FeaturesAlso, when I was using it in front of a rear BUIS on an AR, I had to move my cheek weld forward a bit. If you’re placing it in the second most rear slot, it’ll work fine. There are gonna be a lot of cons, but a few of pros as well, and so this will make sense for certain people in certain applications, especially depending on what red dot they want to use it with. The G33 has some distinct improvements over the earlier Eotech G23 magnifier, as it’s shorter and lighter, while at the same time it maintains the 3x magnification. The enhanced magnifier provides a wider field of view as well as an adjustable diopter for focusing adjustments. As an assault or combat rifle optic, this sight exceeded all my expectations in the durability department. Lenses on the VMX-3T are fully coated to prevent scratching, increase light transmission, and reduce glare. The result is near perfect image quality in low light, bright sunshine, and everything in between. This one feature makes the VMX-3T magnifier perfectly suited for both range shooting and field use.