I just wanted to make some personel observations and thoughts on the Burris Fast Fire II.
This is mounted on a 183 Mini. Sight and scope options are limited for these models.
I finally got the Mini out with the Fast Fire II for it's first test.
1) I somehow forgot to bring the tiny screw driver that is needed to make adjustments. After 20 minutes I found someone at the range that had a small one on hand that he used for his glasses.
You must have the tiny screw driver to lossen the lock down screws and make adjustments. Without it you are screwed. This is a horrible feature of this sight. I also have the protective mount. Without the tiny screw driver you don't stand a chance of adjusting windage. A special tool for sight adjustment is a major negative IMHO.
2) I have it mounted on a Ultimak rail. The front sight gets in the way of the dot. I have the HK type sight mount on a flashhider. I had to remove it to clear the line of sight of the red dot. A scope riser gets in the way of the rear sight. If you want both features at the same time you need a riser with a "see through" feature.
3) Adjustments are so touchy that I had to sight in 1st at 50 yards. Very slight adjustments moved the bullet impact by 3-4". The adjustment wheel they give you doesn't fit with the protective mount in use. Just another design oversight.
4) At 100 yards the dot completly covered a 100 yard target. This isn't a problem for quick targeting but it isn't good for accurate shooting. At 200 yards the larger targets can't be seen and are completly covered.
The Fast Fire II ad reads as "water proof" and the instructions read "water resistant"
These phrases have to different meanings in the real world. It's probably "rain resistant" at best. The base of the unit where the battery goes is simply a flat plate with a soft gasket. I don't think a dunk in the creek will be very kind to these sights. I'm not going to test it that way.
5) Battery replacement isn't quick. They should last for a long time but this feature wasn't well thought out.
All things considered I guess you get what you pay for. If you add up the cost of a protective cover mount and riser it starts to add up quickly.
My suggestion is save up the money and get something more user freindly or just buy something cheaper. By the time you buy the protective mount you are over half way to the cost of a Eotech or AimPoint.
I just can't see the value of these sights. I think they are way over priced.
I might try it on one the AR's.
I'm sure many will speak up in favor of them but I think most of my points are very accurate.
Anyway that's my .02 on these.
Happy Shooting
This is mounted on a 183 Mini. Sight and scope options are limited for these models.
I finally got the Mini out with the Fast Fire II for it's first test.
1) I somehow forgot to bring the tiny screw driver that is needed to make adjustments. After 20 minutes I found someone at the range that had a small one on hand that he used for his glasses.
You must have the tiny screw driver to lossen the lock down screws and make adjustments. Without it you are screwed. This is a horrible feature of this sight. I also have the protective mount. Without the tiny screw driver you don't stand a chance of adjusting windage. A special tool for sight adjustment is a major negative IMHO.
2) I have it mounted on a Ultimak rail. The front sight gets in the way of the dot. I have the HK type sight mount on a flashhider. I had to remove it to clear the line of sight of the red dot. A scope riser gets in the way of the rear sight. If you want both features at the same time you need a riser with a "see through" feature.
3) Adjustments are so touchy that I had to sight in 1st at 50 yards. Very slight adjustments moved the bullet impact by 3-4". The adjustment wheel they give you doesn't fit with the protective mount in use. Just another design oversight.
4) At 100 yards the dot completly covered a 100 yard target. This isn't a problem for quick targeting but it isn't good for accurate shooting. At 200 yards the larger targets can't be seen and are completly covered.
The Fast Fire II ad reads as "water proof" and the instructions read "water resistant"
These phrases have to different meanings in the real world. It's probably "rain resistant" at best. The base of the unit where the battery goes is simply a flat plate with a soft gasket. I don't think a dunk in the creek will be very kind to these sights. I'm not going to test it that way.
5) Battery replacement isn't quick. They should last for a long time but this feature wasn't well thought out.
All things considered I guess you get what you pay for. If you add up the cost of a protective cover mount and riser it starts to add up quickly.
My suggestion is save up the money and get something more user freindly or just buy something cheaper. By the time you buy the protective mount you are over half way to the cost of a Eotech or AimPoint.
I just can't see the value of these sights. I think they are way over priced.
I might try it on one the AR's.
I'm sure many will speak up in favor of them but I think most of my points are very accurate.
Anyway that's my .02 on these.
Happy Shooting