Can This $90 Red Dot Survive A Torture Test?

Can This $90 Red Dot Survive A Torture Test?
Northtac Red Dot
Is there a quality low cost red dot on the market today? Chadd puts a red dot from NorthTac through a torture test to see how durable this red dot is. This is a fun one. Let us know what you think.
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[@billyblake4291]

It’s so nice seeing you do your own things and just being real. It’s a breath of fresh air. As a combat veteran, I can only watch you and a couple others without wading through a sea of ego. Thanks brother.

[@ecowper]

So many firearms channels with ego and theory and lots of range time, but no tactical experience. You can always tell the difference.

[@TingTingalingy]

Having the firearm with even a budget optic puts you ahead of the armchair choir.

[@natejackson4791]

I recently found your channel, you are becoming one of my favorites. Thanks for the honesty and no fluff.

[@MichaelWilliams-to3cj]

I'm running a Sig Romeo green dot shooting 100-yard groups. I paid $149 for it. Its been through hell and keeps on shinning

[@rackpull772]

100 yards is a big group buddy might want to tighten that up a little bit

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

@@rackpull772 🤣

[@chuckclark6162]

@@rackpull772 Not if he’s shooting from 10,000 yards. 😂

[@scott2228]

@@rackpull772 this made me laugh!!!! Good 1.

[@stevestandley5571]

Chad, you're very sensible, and I like it. Lot of folks equate price with quality in a linear way, like the US military, and they often make the perfect the enemy of the good. For example, the disasterous NGSW rifles/LMG program, or even the ACOG at $1800+ per unit. Cost effectiveness of weapons and platforms is a part of war, and it's a part our country has totally forgotten about.

[@jasonwesley8719]

I've had Northtac P-10s on a couple SBRs for a while now, and I feel like they're the best "micro-dot" option you have for even double the money. Shake awake is not instant on either, but as a battery saving function it's still fine for my uses.

[@ChristianGrest]

Seen a number of tests/reviews on these. They're definitely onto something. Thanks for sharing your experience on these so far.

[@jaygooch1190]

Trust me people, when this man says he's impressed he's not lying. He has no problem telling you otherwise

[@ecowper]

I’ve been running a Sig Romeo5 ($110) on my Ruger AR556 MPR …. The difference compared to iron sights is phenomenal. And the sight has stood up to 2000 rounds in rain, shine, cold, warm, etc. I was trained, many years ago, to shoot an M16A1 (and then A2) over iron sights at 300 meters accurately. And I can still do that …. But that Sig RDS makes a huge difference in speed and transitions. For $110.

[@SmokeEater509]

I'm also a big fan of the Sig Romeo series. I just wish they had a shake awake feature to save battery life.

[@ShepherdsSheepdog]

​@Grant They do! At least all but the "MSR" have shake awake. Sig calls it "Motac", I believe, but same thing.

[@echols2010]

​@@SmokeEater509the Romeo 5 does have shake awake??

[@MelodyTymee]

I hope somebody can make a video comparing the two, sig Romeo 5 and the northtac. I’ve been eye balling those two for a awhile now.

[@ryangibson1900]

Recently bought numerous northtac optics when they had 20% off plus I found another 20% off coupon off KZbin. So far they have been great options for the money. Time will tell!

[@wnctarheel9626]

I picked up 2 of these a few months ago during a sale, a P10 and a P11. One for $52 and the other for $58 the best I remember. So far so good. 👍

[@gregchabot7160]

Swampfox is budget friendly also. No complaints on reliability in cold etc.

[@TingTingalingy]

I've heard good reviews of Swampfox

[@dannyhayes664]

Good job Frogman. Sig Romeo MSR is a great option too for 80 bucks. God bless. Keeping doing your thing !!

[@ecowper]

I have the Sig Romeo5, which is, more or less, the same thing as the Sig MSR. I really like it for a budget RDS.

[@jameskellogg1162]

Great video with no holding back . Thanks for the review brother

[@Swamp-Fox]

I would like to see the same test with a Sig Romeo5.

[@ecowper]

I haven’t done the really extreme abuse, but I’ve got a Romeo5 on my Ruger. I’ve run 2000 rounds through the Ruger with the Romeo on it. It’s been dropped, shot hard, banged against shit. I don’t baby my guns, but I certainly don’t treat them as hard as I did in the Army. After this experience, I would be comfortable with the Romeo5 in a tactical environment. For what that’s worth.

[@JW-mq4ng]

Kraken toughest I've seen! Nice testing! Solid!

[@Go2Sleep87]

I’ve bought Sig, Holosun & others but I really like the P10 & P12 from Northtac because you can catch these on sale for between $68-$71 shipped so I have no complaints.

[@brandonlewis9743]

I want to purchase the optic, actually a higher grade one and can't get any help? Not sure what to do?

[@BogstersBanters]

Really appreciate you doing a "realistic" test...so many don't want to risk damage to their pretty gun. You treat it like the tool they are...from one ol vet to another... Thank you

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Back in the late ‘70s at the Reem Field Special Forces Weapons Range, in Imperial Beach,we stuck .45acp shell cases in our ears for hearing protection. In between all the whistling, I can almost hear what you say.

[@DV77737]

That’s one Amazing optic for that price. Great review sir

[@mesauer]

One of the other you tube channels has a guy who beats on red dots with a full plastic water bottle. He beats them pretty hard. Seems like a decent test without putting all the pecker tracks all over your new optic. When you said “I hate doing this”, with big rock in hand, I felt same way.

[@leegreene3059]

704 tactical (I think is the channel) but, he seems to enjoy the water bottle test a little too much.

[@mesauer]

@@leegreene3059 yes, yes he does.

[@jameskelly7782]

Like the rock drop.....gave it some character......good review SEAL. Legion Patria Nostra!

[@DayZeroFWD]

How about a review of your Sitka Southwest urban field blouse. You do need the matching beanie and "silencio" ear pro.

[@timbennett7211]

Thanks Chad! Great review and I think I'll buy one of these right away.

[@j.t.patton7820]

Legit test! With shake awake, how can it be beat?

[@DickTahshon]

My Crimson Trace that came on my M&P Sport II is TRASH. My Sig Romeo 5 for $119 is a great low price optic that I replaced it with.

[@davidpaulk5658]

Alabama Arsenal did an excellent torture test of the Sig Romeo.Its the same price as this one. Has held zero for me over 3,500 rounds thus far on a rifle with a heavy op rod banging around. Some of these budget optics really perform!

[@JK-dn4pu]

I have a 50 dollar Hawke optics red dot that I mounted on a beauwulf just because that’s what I had at the time. It’s still alive after 400+ rounds.

[@BliskeroidPlays]

ive got a 30$ airsoft opitc i put on my rifle and its survived over 10,000 rounds

[@renegadearms]

Seems like a good deal, besides that sometimes you can get a vortex red dot on sale for $90.

[@orlandopena9992]

Where

[@whatsup24_7]

It's still made in China so you're paying more for the same quality

[@KB-nt7eg]

@@whatsup24_7 You're paying more than what? You have no direction

[@whatsup24_7]

@@KB-nt7eg I don't buy either because I don't buy China made junk and not helping the enemy build their military. Maybe you don't read well but I was commenting to the original comment. He said you can get a Vortex on sale for 90 dollars and I said that regardless they're both made in China so you're paying more or less with one of those two and they're gonna still be China made with Chinese materials. I only buy Trijicon, Aimpoint, and Eotech

[@renegadearms]

@@orlandopena9992 keep an eye on palmetto state they have sales and you can get a vortex crossfire for around 90

[@knottyash9908]

My dad was a gunsmith. I can’t tell you how many times people would buy a $1000 or more match grade rifle then slap something like a $80 tasco scope on the rifle and complain the rifle shot poorly.

[@hustler-6922]

running the M10 ronin from North Tac, it's a tank and the customer service is great.

[@nsob8897]

Vortex venom: saving marriages for the past ten years. I was pretty happy to buy an optic for my rifle when I got it. The first one I bought, I just put an lpvo on it at the recommendation of people who have been into guns longer than me. It's been good to me so far. 400 bucks and it hasn't lost its zero on me yet. My second rifle I just put a reflex sight on it because it was light and quicker. I wanted to try both and see how much I liked one over the other. Turns out I like them both about the same. I'm liking this channel so far. Just discovered it sometime in the last couple of weeks. I'm glad I just caught an older video where you talked about keeping your pistol up in the work space. When I've been out practicing lately, I've been lazy as hell and holding my pistol down in front of me rather than up in front of my face. Apparently I needed the reminder...so thanks man.

[@TexCen]

Appreciate the review; looks solid. I can spare the $90 to try one. Thanks, Chad.

[@502outlaw2]

Thanks Chad!

[@thewacokid6459]

Good review. This came out in perfect time as I was planning on buying another Holosun today for a new AR I just ordered one to try. Thanks 👍

[@cossack814]

I’ve actually hot glued one side of a binocular with a magic marker dot on my sniper rifle and it outperformed my 6-24x72mm SAM Hensoldt, to be perfectly honest.

[@SomeNavyGuy]

Thanks, Chad- great field test! Also, where did you get that shirt?! Friggin awesome!

[@danielmaloncon889]

Man you guys are great thanks for actually being real. No ego no B/S is what I love. Stay safe and god bless, oh and buy American 😊

[@chillis28]

As usual great info.

[@j.anthonyk1730]

Awesome video. I had a Northtac Ronin V-10 on a PSA AR. Never any issues, dot was crisp and always held zero. 4 rifle classes and thousands of rounds. I was about to get the P-10, but ended up going with a primary arms md-25.

[@regularguy192]

Nice review brother. I like torture test videos of weapons and optics.

[@Courtlandt]

Thank you Chili for sending me my two t-shirts on time! That is if you're still the one packing and shipping them. I plan to take a 3 of 7 course when I am in the financial position to do so.. Theres nobody i'd rather be instructed by through adversity and grow in the end than from you too. I would love to spend a couple days with you guys.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Man, I’m glad you did that for us, I could not do that, thanks

[@LionAstrology]

Impressive..thanks for another video

[@johnkale6302]

It’s upsetting when a 30$ red dot out performs a 400$ red dot. I’ve had it happen

[@jklop7841]

Which one did it outperform?

[@cossack814]

In the future of the testing you should soak the optic in water overnight and see if it still works.

[@JrJVintage1956]

THANK YOU!

[@LUVDOGS1954]

I have two M10red dots, and I am extremely satisfied. This is from a guy that owns multiple Steiner, Vortex, Holosun, and Eotech, so I am not a cheap junk buyer.

[@davidivey4547]

Great information thank you.

[@lilpablo4839]

I put a Sig Romeo red dot on my 556 and it works perfect up to 300 yards (max range where I shoot). I’ll invest in a scope for my 308 but not for my AR. Too expensive. I’m not torture testing mine though. Lol. Thanks for another great episode Chadd.

[@rickboz4494]

Very impressive - thanks for sharing 👍

[@trober1104]

I love my northtac LPVO.

[@recon1986]

I use the sig romeo MSR red dot on my rifle with a 3x magnifier and I enjoy it... I may upgrade it to a romeo 5 but not to sure yet

[@_Brando_69]

Ive had good luck with the ceylee brand on amazon but they are mostly pistol optics

[@SmokeEater509]

That's pretty impressive. I've been running the Sig Sauer optics that are right at $80-120ish and they perform well but don't have a shake awake feature. I may have to make a change after seeing this.

[@xman5b]

I use .45 ACP rounds for ear protection when necessary. Works like a charm.

[@TheTyler701]

Theirs literally $30 red dots on eBay and I have one on my AR. It’s great. Just Locktite the screws and it’s great!

[@62346]

What's the "sock" on the front of your firearm? Thanks for the vids!

[@davidp5229]

It's true, Dag gone rocks have more mass than your standard A1 rock.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Chadd thanks for another option.. I’ve been happy with the Sig Romeo5 but it is about $30 more than this.

[@BearArmsChannel]

I have a Votatu Red Dot. Best $45 ever spent. Bright dot, holds zero, built like a tank!

[@habibidon]

How do you like it so far?

[@charlesmckinley29]

When the new night vision goggles just show up and Biscuit isn’t happy.😂

[@mitchkeller4499]

Good show bro. Love your shows your down to earth and love the Lord apriciate you.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Lol for me whenever I bought a rifle, handgun or pcc I always bought a firearms platform with irons first so I don't come crying I don't have optics. Bad enough I wear coke bottle glasses, I'm not going to spend loads of money for a redot when with far and nearsightedness all them redots would be bluryeven with glasses. I prefer to run irons but I'll use a prism optic or a plain scope.

[@scott2228]

Tomorrow, from this review, it will go up 20% in price. Lol.

[@michaelphillips5786]

Hell, I can pay for that one turning in my Bud light cans ! 😛👍

[@jeremywilson6949]

I have one and love it

[@gatorsaw3315]

Dude, Talk about dedication to the vid by dropping that gun. Thats how you test an optic.. I dont have those kind of balls. Do your bolt gun next? kidding

[@gatorsaw3315]

Heading to buy a new pistol this morning. Still iffy on what

[@MP-1965]

Which model is that sight! 10, 11, or 12?

[@ssarkees]

nice... But that shirt! I want it!

[@scaleworksRC]

Now go and get yourself some cheap sunglasses, ba na na na, ba na na naaa! 🎶

[@williamclark755]

Bought Ruger 566 AR-15. Looking for red dots, watched a channel where the author was testing Pinty red dots! Put the scopes in water , froze them etc. I ended up buying a 1x30 pinty red dot with laser $43. And some change. 🦅🇺🇸

[@ecowper]

I have the Ruger AR556 MPR, which is an excellent rifle in the $1K range. I put the Sig Romeo5 on it. I live in WA state and I shoot in all weather and environments. That Romeo5 has more than stood up to the challenges.

[@williamclark755]

@@ecowper Thanks for the information on the sig red dot.🦅🇺🇸

[@markzuckerberg3128]

Good sh-t. I'm talking about the video and the red dot.

[@waynecampbell2249]

What is that heat shield on your stick and where can I get some?

[@robertwood6297]

Off-topic question: If a pumpkin is shot once with an AR, from 15 feet away, does it explode forward, backward, or sideways? Thanks in advance.

[@robertwood6297]

ok- was reading about JFK assassination. The bullet came from behind but the blood went left and backward. Is it possible? One theory is that Oswald was the shooter, and that when Kennedy's car slowed down and accelerated, the secret service vehicle behind followed suit, and an agent with an AR accidentally shot Kennedy in the head.

[@renegadearms]

You’re the second person I’ve heard mention Northtac recently.

[@morganh2800]

Almost like Northtac is paying influencers to review their product...

[@renegadearms]

@@morganh2800 I don’t know if they are paying but they have sent stuff out for people to test for sure.

[@TingTingalingy]

@@morganh2800 you mad? He dropped a dang 15lb rock right on it, twice. Do you even open a firearm?

[@johnmarkharris]

Holosun has some really good options.

[@r1299]

Does it have any NV settings for night hog hunting? I'm surprised at that motion on off sensor my aimpoint doesn't have that for seven times the price, impressive!

[@TingTingalingy]

You aren't getting ANYTHING with NV, new, for $90

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I wouldn't bother with nv I rather cry once and buy thermals. You can get nvgs I won't, for me it be feasible to use irons and thermals

[@scottwinkler5468]

You guys should check out Tacticon Armament, its Veteran owned, great quality gear and optics and 100% Lifetime warranty and affordable to the average guy/gal.

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

What is the model #? They sell many different red dots.

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

Ronin P10

[@greenman7yyy]

Hello Mr Wright, How do you feel about this red dot compared to the Primary Arms MD-25 currently priced $99? I was shocked at the level of force you applied during your abuse test!!

[@j.rashid8257]

Most of us will never be fighting combats in Somalia or use rebreathers to spearhead a beach. A solid 100-150 dollar red dot from a reputable company will do fine for 99% of us. Finally invest in a really good set of Buis. They will never run out of batteries or fail on electronics.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Shoot, my old barnette crossbow red dot works good on my pew🤗🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ColdGrapeDrink]

Nothing will beat the Sig Romeo 5 for $89

[@HomerEscobar1]

I just used one the other day, they are great.

[@gleamtarrest6310]

They are more than that! Thnx!

[@ColdGrapeDrink]

@@gleamtarrest6310 not when I bought it lmao

[@gleamtarrest6310]

@@ColdGrapeDrink 4 years ago

[@q9020]

What is that tape wrapped around the handguard?

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

Romeo5 test please

[@way-of-the-gun]

Northtac make solid products

[@pewpewbbqs]

You're the type of dude I'd wanna hang out with

[@gold5actual48]

Do you think this red dot would work on a semi auto 12 gauge?

[@morganh2800]

Ive taken cigarette butts off the ground ripped off the paper and stuffed the filters in my ears at the public range before

[@TingTingalingy]

You're weird bro

[@HomerEscobar1]

I usually just pick up the cigarette butts and rip the filter off and smoke the rest of the tobacco

[@emilcampeanu8533]

Empty cases , 5.56, work great as earplugs for me.

[@scottmiles7373]

Passed the rock test 👍🏼

[@xforce708]

Impressive

[@Greek_Man]

Hey pal why don’t you tell us what you used to dive with on ur rifle

[@jayanderson2993]

What is the discount code?

[@tracythompson1692]

how about for the G19?

[@grizzle31]

I didn't know the man owned a pair of jeans

[@rogersherman9360]

Do the romeo 5!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Nuff said🤣

[@robertfoote3255]

704 tactical has a lot of budget buys that he tests......check him out. The really is I have a Aimpoint on a Very Good Rifle but can't afford one for everything I own! 😉 Further more everyone has to start somewhere that their budget allows......and having something is way better than having nothing at all. 👍