Vector Optics Red Dot Sight

[Savhmr]

This brand has now, I think, started rebranding under the VictOpics brand name.  They've been out quite a while but this is my first foray into what they offer and I had a pleasant surprise with one of their offerings, the Maverick II Gen 2 1 x22 Red dot.  It uses a 3moa dot which I find perfect for most air rifle and pistol ranges.  People often remark that 1 or 2moa is a must and if you're a competition target shooter, then yes.  For plinking/target and hunting, I find it's spot on (dot on?).  3moa at 25 yds equates to the kill zone on a rabbit, or a head shot on a pigeon at 10-15yds.  What most forget, is that as long as you centre the dot, even if it blots out what you're aiming at, you're still centred, so with careful alignment it's absolutely fine for airgun work out to 35yds with the benefit that it's easier to pick up more quickly than a 1 or 2moa dot, hence my comment that it's perfectly suited to air rifle work (or air pistols).

The dot is bright and clear and benefits from no less than 11 illumination levels, although it's really only useable from the 2 setting to around 6 to 8 for bright days (above that it does fringe and is too bright).  Quality seems spot on, at least on par with Hawke red dots and one attribute for fast dialling is the finger adjustable elevation and windage turrets so no screwdriver or coin needed.  It's a nice compact unit and comes with two picatinny mounts (high and low).  Initially intended for my Remimex pcp pistol, I will be trying it on my TX200 as once I got used to the whole red dot thing, it does make aiming a lot quicker and less bulky than a scope, plus do we really need a scope for airgun ranges?  (I managed perfectly on open sights for years).  Optics aren't the highest resolution but for an entry level red dot sight, the multicoated lens assembly seems relatively bright and clear.  No problems with daytime shooting where my UTG CQB red dot struggles.  It's also labelled "parallax free" and whilst nothing really can be parallax free, it does a decent enough job.  I reckon it displays a fair bit less than 1moa parallax error, so performs well.

It's housed in a decently made aluminium alloy barrel which whilst heavier than cheaper synthetic polymer/plastic options, is reassuringly rugged and nicely finished.

Looking around, I'd say you's have to spend over £150 to £200 to really better it by much, albeit, that budget opens up a few 2moa options.

It seems to hold zero really well and dialling repeatability from 10 to 35 yds is spot on.

All in all, highly recommended and the short length makes it very suitable for 10m pistol work as it won't upset pistol balance.  It's around 188g so whist not the lightest, is still pretty light.  There do seem to be a few duffers in the range (including the frenzy models which some have blasted as poor quality and not worth the money) but this one is a keeper.  I picked it over a Hawke Vantage as on balance, it is more fully featured and I reckon has the edge on build quality, although optically it's very similar.