Best Budget Red Dot Sights
Budget red dot sights have come a long way. Thanks to improved manufacturing and growing competition, it's now possible to find entry-level optics that are functional, reliable, and reasonably well-built — without stepping into premium pricing. This category focuses on red dot sights designed for civilian use - recreational shooting, competitive range work at short distances, and basic home defense setups. Most models in this range feature simple dot reticles (typically 2–4 MOA), straightforward controls, and durable housings made from aluminum or reinforced polymer.
Ideal for AR platforms, PCCs, and even pistols with proper mounting, these optics deliver dependable performance where it counts — and make a smart first step into red dot shooting.
from $362.80
UPC:
798681697717
MPN:
SORX1202
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Finish:
Flat Dark Earth
Length:
1.62 Inches
Style:
Reflex
Weight:
1 Ounce
Width:
1.29 Inches
Height:
0.94 Inches
Battery:
CR1632
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1.5 MOA
Warranty:
Sig Sauer Electro Optics Infinite Guarantee
Reticle:
2 MOA Dot & 32 MOA Circle
Reticle Color:
Red
Battery Type:
CR1632
Batteries Included:
Yes
Housing Material:
Aluminum
from $204.65
UPC:
810047072881
MPN:
SCRS-RD-MRS
Brand:
Holosun
Ip67 Certified Waterprooftravel Range 50 Moareticle Brightness:
8 Daylight & 4 Night Vision Compatible Settings;1 MOA Windage & Elevation Adjustment Per Click;Window Size: 22mm Diameter;7075 T6 Aluminum Housing;1.63 Mount Included
from $265.09
UPC:
810047072928
MPN:
HS507COMP
Brand:
Holosun
Magnification Range:
1x
Objective Lens Diameter:
1.1” x 0.87”
Battery:
CR1632
Product Type:
Reflex Sight/Red Dot
from $174.33
UPC:
810047072904
MPN:
SCRS-RD-2
Brand:
Holosun
Manufacturer:
Holosun
Color:
Black
Magnification:
1 x
Objective Lens Diameter:
22 mm
Reticle:
2 MOA Dot
Illumination Type:
LED
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Emitter Type:
Enclosed
Battery Type:
Lithium Metal, CR2032
Weight:
2.45 oz
from $58.30
UPC:
788130031711
MPN:
TG8425BN
Brand:
Truglo
Accessories:
Lens Covers
Color:
Black
Controls:
Top Mounted
Diopter Adjustment:
Adjustable
Dot Size:
6 MOA
Features:
Auto Off
Field Of View:
37.50 ft @ 100 yds
Firearm Type:
Rifle
Hand:
Ambidextrous
Magnification:
1x
Mount Type:
Picatinny Rail
Objective:
25mm
Power Source:
Battery
Reticle:
Red Dot
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SCDOT
Switch Type:
Push Button
Type:
Red Dot
Windage Elevation:
Adjustable
from $152.56
UPC:
810047071181
MPN:
HS407CX2
Brand:
Holosun
Parallax Free:
Yes
Unlimited Eye Relief:
Yes
Magnification:
1x
Battery Type:
CR1632
Battery Life:
Up to 50,000 hrs
Brightness Settings:
10 Day & 2 Night Vision compatible
Housing Material:
7075 T6 Aluminum
Adjustment Per Click:
1 MOA
Weight:
1.50 oz.
from $270.69
UPC:
810047072218
MPN:
EPS-RD-2
Brand:
Holosun
Manufacturer:
Holosun
Color:
Black
Finish:
Anodize
Fabricmaterial:
7075-T6 Aluminum
Magnification:
1 x
Objective Lens Diameter:
0.63 - 0.91 in
Illumination Type:
LED
Brightness Settings:
8
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Adjustment Type:
MOA
Adjustment Click Value:
1.5 MOA
Lens Material:
Glass
Battery Type:
CR1620
Battery Quantity:
1
Battery Life:
50000 hours
Operating Temperature:
-40 - 70 Celsius
Water Resistance Level:
IPX-8
Length:
1.2 in
Width:
1 in
Height:
1.62 in
Weight:
1.4 oz
Condition:
New
Package Type:
Box
Quantity:
1
Switch Type:
Button
Housing Style:
Enclosed
from $270.69
UPC:
810047072256
MPN:
EPS-RD-6
Brand:
Holosun
Magnification Range:
1x
Reticle Details:
6 MOA Red Dot
Objective Lens Diameter:
0.63 x 0.91 inch window size
Dimensions:
1.62 x 1.19 x 0.99 inches
Weight:
1.4 oz
Battery:
CR1620
Night Vision Compatible:
Yes
Brightness Settings:
12 Brightness Settings
Product Type:
Reflex Sight/Red Dot
from $328.11
UPC:
810047071563
MPN:
EPS-RD
Brand:
Holosun
Manufacturer:
Holosun
Color:
Black
Finish:
Anodize
Fabricmaterial:
7075-T6 Aluminum
Magnification:
1 x
Objective Lens Diameter:
0.63 - 0.91 in
Illumination Type:
LED
Brightness Settings:
8
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Adjustment Type:
MOA
Adjustment Click Value:
1.5 MOA
Emitter Type:
Enclosed
Lens Material:
Glass
Battery Type:
CR1620
Battery Quantity:
1
Battery Life:
50000 hours
Operating Temperature:
-40 - 70 Celsius
Water Resistance Level:
IPX-8
Length:
1.2 in
Width:
1 in
Height:
1.6 in
Weight:
1.4 oz
Additional Features:
w/Multiple Reticle System
Condition:
New
Package Type:
Box
Quantity:
1
Switch Type:
Button
from $324.99
UPC:
810047071600
MPN:
HE509T-RD-X2
Brand:
Holosun
Magnification Range:
1x
Reticle Details:
32 MOA circle with 2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, 2 MOA dot
Objective Lens Diameter:
0.66 x 0.9
Battery:
CR1632
Night Vision Compatible:
Yes
Brightness Settings:
10 daytime, 2 Night vision
Product Type:
Reflex Sight/Red Dot
from $280.45
UPC:
810047071242
MPN:
HE508TRDX2
Brand:
Holosun
Mrs:
Circle Dot;2 MOA Dot;32 MOA Circle;Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6)
12 Brightness Setting:
10 DL & 2 NV Compatible;Complete Titanium Housing;Convenient Tray Battery Compartment;Parallax-free & Unlimited Eye Relief
from $244.99
UPC:
605930624700
MPN:
HS515CM
Brand:
Holosun
Light Source:
LED
Reticle:
2MOA Dot & 65MOA Ring
Parallax Free:
Yes
Unlimited Eye Relief:
Yes
Magnification:
1x
Multicoatings:
Yes
Integrated Laser:
No
Battery Type:
CR2032
Battery Life Up To:
50,000 Hours
Brightness Setting:
10 Daylight & 2 NV Compatible
Housing Material:
7075 Aluminum
Surface Finish:
Hard Anodized
Housing Color:
Black
Adjustment Per Click:
0.5 MOA
We Travel Range:
±50 MOA
Storage Temperature:
-58℉ - 158℉
Working Temperature:
-40℉ - 140℉
Submersion:
IPX8
Vibration Up To:
1000G
Window Size:
20mm Diameter
Dimension In:
3.48 x 1.77 x 1.37
Weight Oz:
7
Central Height In:
1.63
from $191.12
UPC:
810047071174
MPN:
HS507C-X2
Brand:
Holosun
Reticle:
2 MOA Dot & 32 MOA Circle
Light Wavelength:
650nm
Reticle Color:
Red
Parallax Free:
Yes
Unlimited Eye Relief:
Yes
Magnification:
1x
Multicoatings:
Yes
Power Source:
Solar & Battery
Battery Type:
CR1632
Battery Life Hours:
50000
Brightness Setting:
10 DL&2 NV
Window Size:
0.63x0.91
Dimension In:
1.78x1.15x1.15
Weight Oz:
1.5
Housing Material:
7075 T6 Aluminum
Surface Finish:
Anodized
Adjustment Per Click:
1 MOA
We Travel Range:
±50 MOA
Storage Temperature:
-40℃~70℃
Working Temperature:
-30℃~60℃
Submersion:
IP67
Vibration:
5000G
from $209.99
UPC:
810047071211
MPN:
HS507K-X2
Brand:
Holosun
Magnification Range:
1x
Objective Lens Diameter:
0.58 x
Night Vision Compatible:
Yes
Brightness Settings:
2 NVD 10 Regular
from $91.99
UPC:
843829105583
MPN:
CF-RD2
Brand:
Vortex
Battery Life Maximum:
50000
Item Weight Lbs:
0.325
Battery Life Minimum:
50000
Battery Type:
CR-2032
Finish:
Matte
Color:
Black
Brightness Settings:
11 settings
Mount Type:
Picatinny Rail
Night Vision Compatible:
Yes
Electronic Sight Type:
Red Dot
Reticle Type:
2 MOA Red Dot
Reticle Color:
Red
Sight Compatibility:
Aimpoint T1/T2
from $242.83
UPC:
000381302625
MPN:
300262
Brand:
Burris
Magnification:
3x
Reticle:
Ballistic 3X illuminated
Reticle Color:
Red
Eye Relief:
2.6
Adjustment Gradation:
1 MOA
Max Elevation Adjustment:
50 MOA
Max Windage Adjustment:
500 MOA
Length:
3.5
Weight:
8.8 oz.
from $279.99
UPC:
634707475528
MPN:
JDXLRD
Brand:
Gideon Optics
Manufacturer:
Gideon Optics
Color:
Black
Fabricmaterial:
7075-T6 Aluminum
Objective Window Size:
28mm X 22.5 mm
Illumination Color:
Red
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Parallax:
Parallax Free
Battery Type:
Lithium Ion, CR1632
Water Resistance Level:
IPX-7
Shockproof:
Yes
Red Dot Sightsfootprint:
RMSc
from $189.99
from $162.20
UPC:
850041390734
MPN:
3TPRD324
Brand:
Riton Optics
Finish:
Black
Length:
1.81 Inches
Style:
Reflex
Weight:
1.31 Ounce
Width:
1.13 Inches
Height:
1.04 Inches
Battery:
CR1632
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Factory Warranty
Reticle:
3-Pattern Selectable
Reticle Color:
Red
Batteries Included:
Yes
Housing Material:
Aluminum
from $163.77
from $538.99
from $499.99
from $489.06
UPC:
798681702107
MPN:
SORX1300
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Color:
Black
Fabricmaterial:
CNC Machined 7075 Aluminum
Magnification:
1 x
Objective Lens Diameter:
24 mm
Illumination Type:
LED
Illumination Color:
Red
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Emitter Type:
Enclosed
Battery Type:
CR1632
Battery Quantity:
1
Battery Life:
20000 hours
Water Resistance Level:
IPX-7
Length:
1.83 in
Width:
1.23 in
Height:
0.94 in
Weight:
1.2 oz
Condition:
New
Quantity:
1
Red Dot Sightsfootprint:
Deltapoint Pro
from $568.99
UPC:
798681671403
MPN:
SOR44102
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Adjustment:
1/2 MOA
Battery Type:
CR2032
Color:
FDE
Finish:
FDE
Height:
62.5mm
Length:
67.5mm
Magnification:
1x
Max Elevation:
100 MOA
Max Windage:
100 MOA
Objective Diameter:
20mm
Reticle:
Quad Ballistic Circle Dot
Run Time:
50000 HR
Type:
Red Dot
Weight:
6.3oz
Width:
50mm
from $414.63
UPC:
798681699384
MPN:
SORX1430
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Family:
Romeo Series
Model:
Romeo-X Enclosed Compact
Type:
Accessory-Lasers and Sights
Finish:
Black
Finish Type:
Black
Overall Length:
1.62
Adjustments:
1.0 MOA
Reticle:
3MOA Red Dot
Illuminated Reticle:
Yes
Weight:
1.1 oz
Additional Info:
20,000 Hour Run Time
from $399.98
UPC:
798681702121
MPN:
SORX1400
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Series:
Enclosed
Model:
Romeo-X
Magnification:
1x
Color:
Black
Reticle:
2 MOA Red Dot / 32 MOA Circle Multi Reticle
Material:
7075 Aluminum
Firearm Type:
Pistol
Mount Type:
Shield RMSc Pattern Footprint
Run Time:
20,000 hrs
Adjustment Size:
1 MOA
Objective:
24 mm
Brightness Settings:
12 Day / 3 Night
Switch Type:
Push Button / MOTAC (Motion Activated Illumination)
Battery Size:
CR1632
Windage Adjustment:
70 MOA
Length:
1.62
Proofs:
Waterproof
Power Source:
Battery
Bulb Type:
High-Efficiency Point Source LED
Dot Size:
6 MOA
Elevation Adjustment:
65 MOA
Height:
0.94
Includes:
Romeo-X Enclosed Compact / CR1632 Battery / Mounting Hardware
Optic Coating:
D.A.R.C. (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) / SpectraCoat
Width:
1.23
Lens Type:
Asphere
Weight:
1.10 oz
Controls:
Side Mounted
Features:
MAGNETAC (Magnetic Activation)
Windage Elevation:
Adjustable
from $378.99
UPC:
798681696581
MPN:
SORX1260
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Brightness Settings:
15
Battery Life Minimum:
20000
Battery Life Maximum:
20000
Click Value:
1.5 MOA
Finish:
Anodized
Electronic Sight Type:
Reflex
Battery Type:
CR-1632
Color:
Black
Item Height Inches:
0.940
Magnification:
1
Item Weight Lbs:
0.063
Item Length Inches:
1.620
Material:
Aluminum
Item Width Inches:
1.230
Model Number:
Compact
Mount Type:
Direct
Reticle Type:
6 MOA Dot
Night Vision Compatible:
Yes
Sight Compatibility:
Shield RMSC
Quantity:
1
Reticle Color:
Red
from $371.43
UPC:
798681703449
from $200.00
UPC:
9334046005479
MPN:
TRAE28
Brand:
Zero Tech
Battery Run Time:
50000 hr
Ca Prop 65:
1
Color:
Black
Condition:
New
Optics Brightness:
10 Settings / 2NV
Optics Class:
Micro
Optics Elevation Adjustment:
80 MOA
Optics Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Optics Finish:
Anodized
Optics Lens Coating:
Multi-Coated
Optics Mounting System:
Shield RMSc w additional picatinny rail mount
Optics Power Category:
1
Optics Power Magnification:
1x
Optics Power Range:
1x
Optics Reticle:
3 MOA Red Dot
Optics Reticle Colors:
Red
Optics Shockproof:
Yes
Optics Windage Adjustment:
80 MOA
Overall Dimensions:
1.73 x 1.3
Warranty:
Mfg Lifetime
Waterproof:
Yes
Optics Type:
Reflex Sight
Battery Type:
CR2032
from $146.29
UPC:
9334046005509
MPN:
THDRS28ML
Brand:
Zero Tech
Battery Run Time:
50000 hr
Ca Prop 65:
1
Color:
Black
Condition:
New
Country Of Origin:
Australia
Optics Brightness:
11 Settings
Optics Class:
Micro
Optics Elevation Adjustment:
100 MOA
Optics Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Optics Finish:
Anodized
Optics Fogproof:
Yes
Optics Incremental Adjustment:
1 MOA
Optics Lens Coating:
Multi-Coated
Optics Power Magnification:
1x
Optics Power Range:
1x
Optics Reticle:
3 MOA Red Dot
Optics Reticle Colors:
Red
Optics Shockproof:
Yes
Package Includes:
Rubber protective cover, Microfibre lens cleaning cloth, Attachment tool, Instruction manual
Warranty:
Mfg Lifetime
Waterproof:
Yes
Optics Type:
Red Dot
Battery Type:
CR2032
from $385.00
UPC:
798681696574
MPN:
SORX1208
Brand:
Sig Sauer
Rx Footprint:
Compact (Shield RMS-c)
Height:
0.94 in (23.88 mm)
Magnification:
1x
Objective Lens Diameter:
24 mm
Overall Length:
1.62 in (41.15 mm)
Overall Width:
1.23 in (31.24 mm)
Illumination Settings:
15 (12 Day/ 2 NV)
Total Elevation Travel:
80 MOA
Color:
Black
Battery:
(1) CR1632
Reticle:
2 MOA Red Dot / 32 MOA Circle
from $3,589.49
from $115.90
UPC:
000381302342
MPN:
300234
Brand:
Burris
Color:
Black
Finish:
Matte
Fabricmaterial:
Aluminum
Magnification:
1 x
Objective Lens Diameter:
21 mm
Objective Window Size:
21x15 mm
Illumination Type:
LED
Illumination Color:
Red
Brightness Settings:
3
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Field Of View Linear:
190 ft at 100 yds
Parallax:
Parallax Free
Attachmentmount Type:
Picatinny
Battery Quantity:
1
Operating Temperature:
-10 - 130 Fahrenheit
Weather Resistance:
Yes
Length:
1.8 in
Weight:
0.9 oz
Included Accessories:
Standard
Magnification Type:
Fixed
We Travel At 100 Yds:
190 in at 100 yds
from $282.99
UPC:
810047073208
MPN:
RONINHS507COMPRD
Brand:
Holosun
Magnification:
1x
Reticle:
Competition Reticle System (CRS) Red
Material:
7075 T6 Aluminum
Firearm Type:
Pistol
Mount Type:
Holosun K Pattern Footprint
Run Time:
50,000 hrs
Adjustment Size:
1 MOA
Objective:
1.1 x 0.87
Brightness Settings:
6 Day / 2 Night
Eye Relief:
Unlimited
Switch Type:
Push Button / Shake Awake Sensor
Battery Size:
CR1632
Windage Adjustment:
30 MOA
Proofs:
Waterproof
Parallax Adjustment:
Parallax Free
Bulb Type:
LED
Dot Size:
2 MOA / 8 MOA / 20 MOA / 32 MOA
Elevation Adjustment:
30 MOA
Height:
1.25
Optic Coating:
Multi-Coated
Width:
1.30
Weight:
1.0 oz
from $324.31
UPC:
810047073222
MPN:
RONINEPSCARRYRDMRS
Brand:
Holosun
Manufacturer:
Holosun
Pricing Unit:
EA
Model:
EPS Carry
Sku:
RONINEPSCARRYRD-MRS
Finishcolor:
Anodized
Size:
2MOA Dot with 32MOA Circle
Type:
Red Dot
from $174.88
from $162.42
from $161.25
from $255.51
from $204.42
from $255.75
UPC:
754590543644
MPN:
RMSC-8MOA-GLASS-OG
Brand:
Shield Sights
Finish:
Olive Drab
Length:
1.7 Inches
Style:
Reflex
Weight:
0.57 Ounce
Width:
0.9 Inches
Height:
0.9 Inches
Battery:
CR2032
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Reticle:
8 MOA
Reticle Color:
Red
Battery Type:
CR2032
Housing Material:
Aluminum
Lens Material:
Glass
from $299.99
UPC:
754590543637
MPN:
RMSC-8MOA-GLASS-FDE
Brand:
Shield Sights
Finish:
Flat Dark Earth
Length:
1.7 Inches
Style:
Reflex
Weight:
0.57 Ounce
Width:
0.9 Inches
Height:
0.9 Inches
Battery:
CR2032
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Reticle:
8 MOA
Reticle Color:
Red
Battery Type:
CR2032
Housing Material:
Aluminum
Lens Material:
Glass
from $194.99
UPC:
754590543620
MPN:
SMSC-8MOA-GLASS-FDE
Brand:
Shield Sights
Finish:
Flat Dark Earth
Style:
Reflex
Battery:
CR2032
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Reticle:
8 MOA
Reticle Color:
Red
Battery Type:
CR2032
Housing Material:
Glass Reinforced Nylon Polymer
Lens Material:
Glass
from $199.99
UPC:
754590543613
MPN:
SMSC-4MOA-GLASS
Brand:
Shield Sights
Finish:
Flat Dark Earth
Style:
Reflex
Battery:
CR2032
Magnification:
1
Adjustment Click Value:
1 MOA
Reticle:
4 MOA
Reticle Color:
Red
Battery Type:
CR2032
Housing Material:
Glass Reinforced Nylon Polymer
Lens Material:
Glass
from $568.40
UPC:
840225711509
MPN:
AP-200777-FDE-M
Brand:
B&T
Ecommerce Platform:
Pistol
Model Or Series:
Aimpoint ACRO P-2
Max Magnification:
1
Adjustment Increment:
0.7 MOA
Sight Type:
Red-Dot|Reflex
Dot Sizereticle Size:
3.5 MOA
Dot Color:
Red
Battery Life:
5 years
Battery Type:
CR2032 Lithium
Features:
Water-Resistant|Weather-Resistant
Material:
Aluminum
Length Inches:
1.90
Width Inches:
1.30
Height Inches:
1.20
Weight Pounds:
0.13
from $699.95
UPC:
7350004385454
MPN:
200369
Brand:
Aimpoint
from $62.05
from $152.59
UPC:
889157001333
MPN:
LBT001223
Brand:
Swampfox
from $199.99
