The Bushnell TRS-25 was a legend amongst these within the know, offering a high quality crimson dot at a excessive of $125 and a low of $56. The -25 was a robust contender for years, earlier than lastly being outmoded by the TRS-26. Now, Bushnell has revamped the unique TRS-25 with the TRS-125. Is that this an improve in identify solely, or has Bushnell put within the engineering to maintain up with the instances? Learn on.
Tech Specs
Adjustment: +100 MOA
Brightness settings: 10
Reticle: 3 MOA dot
Waterproofing: IPX7 rated monolithic fundamental housing
Weight: 5.4 oz
MOA per Revolution: 28
Mount: Low- and Excessive-rise Weaver mounts
Battery life: As much as 15,000 hours
Battery sort: CR2032
Auto shutoff: Sure. 12 hour, person selectable
The place To Purchase
The TRS-125 is in a humorous place. I beloved the TRS-25, and the TRS-26 was a superb addition as effectively. The -125 has each the goodwill garnered by its predecessors, in addition to the crushing expectations of maintaining with a high-quality, low-cost line of optics.
The battery lifetime of the TRS-125 is 15,000 hours, which is triple the unique TRS-25. That is about 1.7 years per battery. Whereas many rivals have RDO’s with battery life exceeding 4 years, just about all of them are coming in considerably costlier than the TRS-125’s approximate $115 worth.
Set up
Mounting the TRS-125 is as straightforward as tightening two allen keys after you’ve chosen, which Picatinny slot you need the optic in. The adjustment bolts aren’t captured in any manner, so after they’re free take care that they don’t drop out.
A high-rise spacer was included, which you could have observed within the photograph, I used when putting in this onto a Ruger SFAR chambered in .308 Winchester (and in a while a 5.7-chambered Ruger LC Charger).
Be sure to unscrew the battery cap and take away the small, clear plastic disc stopping battery discharge. Use a correct device so that you don’t instantly mar the cap (like me).
Brightness changes are made by hitting the up/down buttons on high of the housing. Holding the “down” button shuts the optic off. The ten brightness settings are lots ample, even within the noon glare of a 105-degree day. That is in stark distinction to a different sub-$200 optic I reviewed lately, which wasn’t shiny sufficient to see the reticle on white targets.
Windage and elevation changes are sharp and tactile. The caps protecting the turrets are naked, missing the protrusions which are increasingly more generally discovered on optics that made changes a bit sooner. So, plan on grabbing a spent piece of brass to make your changes.
Vary Time
The three MOA dot is sufficiently big to catch the attention rapidly, however not so huge that it blots out most targets. A 1- or 2-MOA dot may be a bit higher for precision taking pictures with a crimson dot, however 3-MOA is totally nice for reflexive taking pictures.
After a pair mags of reflexive hearth on a rubber goal from Infinite Protection, I began engaged on metal at 100 yards, placing the mini E-type goal via hell in a rush. I shot a bit at a 6-inch gong hanging at 200 yards, the SFAR and the TRS-125 saved the shot as straightforward accurately anticipated to be.
The TRS-125 hasn’t failed to carry zero but. That’s anticipated for each optic in fact, however for a finances optic operating on a 7.62 SFAR rifle, it definitely evokes loads of confidence as to the standard of this design and its development.
I took the optic off of the SFAR some time in the past, and I’ve run the TRS-125 on a Ruger LC Charger chambered in 5.7 since then (Ruger overview coming quickly). After the .308, I anticipated no drama and I’ve gotten none. The sunshine weight and small profile of the TRS-125 pair effectively with the LC Charger, to the purpose that I need to strive it on my Mp5K and Kriss Vector subsequent. I like a easy crimson dot.
The truth is, when reviewing it’s straightforward to get misplaced within the debate of options and model loyalties. For simply over 100 bucks, I solely need a number of primary options, however they’re not negotiable. I need my RDO to current a clear dot. I need first rate battery life. I need my optic to carry zero and for the mount to not come free.
Up to now, the Bushnell TRS-125 does all these issues. The SFAR is a little bit of a jackhammer, being a lot lighter than most AR-10s means there’s a superb quantity of shock going via the system throughout the recoil pulse. If the TRS-125 is gonna shrug that off, I’m a believer.
Backside Line
The Bushnell TRS-125 isn’t an Aimpoint, neither is it attempting to be. The TRS-125 gives a superb optic at an important worth. For those who’re trying to high off the spare “loaner” rifle in your secure, end your 10/22 construct, or simply need to check out a reasonable dot optic, the TRS-125 is well worth the cash. With an MSRP of $120, (and a avenue worth that’s inside a pair bucks of that) Bushnell is gunning for the competitors.
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