Gear Review: Bushnell RXM-300 Reflex Sight

Bushnell has been making strong, inexpensive optics rugged sufficient for hunters for generations. After I noticed their new RXM-300 come out earlier this 12 months I suspected it would simply fill the area of interest I used to be seeking to fill for a current construct. I’m not heading into fight, however I do need an optic that’s going to be sturdy and dependable and can face up to harsh climate and a few knocks or drops which may occur on the vary or within the woods. I additionally don’t wish to lay our a fortune although, as a result of I’m outfitting a bunch of various builds.

The RXM-300

I construct ARs once I get bored. Typically they’ve sensible functions, generally they’re only for enjoyable and plinking on the vary. A few of the enjoyable ones might nonetheless work simply high quality for self protection, looking or informal native competitors although, and I would like optics which can be going to carry zero and maintain up. I’ve used a Bushnell TRS-25 on a ten/22 for ages and have had a TRS-26 on my 5.56mm CMMG MK4 SBR for years as effectively Each optics have held up nice. The RXM-300 was precisely the format I used to be in search of and primarily based on my previous expertise with Bushnell’s pink dots, I used to be prepared to present it a strive.

The RXM-300 reflex sight is a big format reflex sight with a 4-MOA dot, 12 brightness settings, a shake-awake function and lengthy battery life. One of many issues the previous TRS-25 didn’t have was a protracted battery life. It was high quality for vary use, however for something I’d wish to use for looking, protection or competitors, I favor longer battery life so I’m not continuously checking it or worrying about needing to do a battery swap. The RXM-300 has a 35,000-hour battery life on a single CR2032, which is over 4 years of fixed on use. It’s coupled with a shake-awake and auto shut-off timer possibility, so it’s undoubtedly good to go in that space.

The massive 24x28mm window on the RXM-300 is coated with Bushnell’s EXO Barrier lens coating that’s presupposed to repel water, oil, mud and particles. When water hits, it runs off slightly than laying on the lens inflicting defraction. So, it offers you an unobstructed view down vary and will work effectively in inclement climate.

As to sturdiness, the RXM-300 is constructed from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and has IPX7 rated seals that permit the optic to be submerged as much as 1 meter for half-hour with out injury. That’s a lot good for foul climate or a fall within the creek. The optic is affect and drop rated/examined to MIL-STD-810H requirements and has been examined with hundreds of rounds on a whole bunch of firearms and in a number of environments by Bushnell’s model ambassadors that embody competitors shooters and hunters. So, perhaps it isn’t fight examined, but when it meets navy affect and drop requirements and has held as much as hundreds of rounds by competitors shooters and in all kinds of climate and terrain with hunters, then it’s in all probability simply high quality for something I’ll put it by.

Set up and Sight-In

The RXM-300 will mount to a normal RMR footprint slide lower or can be utilized with the included Weaver mount. The truth is, they embody each a excessive and low mount, which supplies you lots of choices proper out of the field. Being that I used to be utilizing it on an AR, I put in the Weaver mount. I used to be calling it a Picatinny mount at first, and it labored simply high quality on the AR higher’s I put it on, however since Bushnell calls it a Weaver mount, so will I. It really is sensible that they might use a Weaver commonplace since their optics are simply as prone to be mounted on looking platforms as on extra tactical ones. Weaver mounts will typically go on a Picatinny rail with out subject, whereas a Picatinny mount is typically too extensive, or not spaced accurately for a Weaver rail.

I supposed on utilizing the RXM-300 on my X-COM themed house gat construct. Nerdiness apart, it’s a ten.5-inch barrel 5.56mm AR pistol with an Adams Arms piston system. It’s really a helpful arrange, and the Bushnell optic labored nice with it. Being that I wasn’t intending on utilizing iron sights that I wanted to co-witness, I went with the low mount. It sits near the gun and was straightforward to see when utilizing the Shockwave brace I had on the construct.

Sight-in was straightforward. It wasn’t far off proper out of the field and changes have been easy because of the well-marked adjustment screws. I favored that the screws had good dimension and depth slots for a standard screwdriver, too. Microdrivers or specialised instruments generally is a ache, particularly in the event you go away them at residence.

The sighting window on the RXM-300 is large and offers loads of visibility down vary. The 4 MOA dot is crisp and the auto brightness operate appears to work effectively. I’ve examined it in dim mild round the home and scorching brilliant summer season solar on the vary, and the dot was at all times seen and straightforward to seek out.

I didn’t check the drop ranking, however I’ve had the optic rattling round in my Jeep and tossed within the nook of my gun room with out exhibiting any specific care to it. I labored with it in temperature ranges from the mid 70’s by the mid 90’s and excessive humidity, though not in any rain. So, far so good.

Though I’m a number of years out from needing to fret a couple of battery change, one other factor I like with the RXM-300 is the highest mounted battery compartment. You don’t have to drag your optic to alter the battery, which I vastly admire. Whereas I did have the optic on and off the AR and it held zero, I nonetheless don’t love the thought of getting to take the optic off to swap batteries. The RXM mount makes use of a Torx bit which I’m unlikely to have within the subject, whereas I can use any flat head screwdriver and even the sting of a coin to unscrew the battery door.

Stable Efficiency for a Stable Worth

I’ve been pleased with the long-term use of my different Bushnell sights, and it appears to be like just like the RXM-300 goes to hitch that crowd. It’s a strong optic with superb battery life and a few nice options, particularly the large sight window and coated lens. Bushnell backs it with a five-year lifetime guarantee, too. The RXM-300 comes with a form-fitting cowl, a cleansing fabric and fundamental instruments. The MSRP is $300, which could be very aggressive with different comparable optics. In the event you qualify for Bushnell’s VIP Program you may get some fairly substantial financial savings on high of that as effectively. This system is definitely open to a superb little bit of teams like navy, authorities staff, college students, trade professionals, outfitters and others. It’s value testing to see in the event you qualify.

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