For years, I’d been wanting to upgrade my iron sights to a red dot, but the high price tags of some popular models kept me hesitant. Then I came across the Holosun HE515GT, and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer.
Specs and Features:
- Built Tough: This sight boasts a titanium housing, making it incredibly lightweight yet nearly indestructible. I’ve taken it bumping through the woods and to the range countless times, and it looks (and functions) just as good as new.
- Multiple Reticle System (MRS): This is a huge selling point for me. I can switch between a 2 MOA dot for precision aiming or a 65 MOA circle with a 2 MOA dot in the center for faster target acquisition. It gives me the perfect option for any shooting situation.
- Shake Awake: This feature automatically turns the sight on when it detects movement and shuts it off when still. It’s a great battery saver and eliminates the need to fumble with buttons in low-light conditions.
- Battery Life: Speaking of batteries, Holosun claims a whopping 50,000 hours on the lowest setting. I haven’t even come close to running it down yet, and that kind of longevity is impressive.
What I Love:
- Crystal Clear Glass: The multi-coated lenses provide a crisp sight picture, and the unlimited eye relief makes for comfortable heads-up shooting with both eyes open.
- Easy to Use Controls: The buttons are well-positioned and easy to manipulate, even with gloves on. Adjusting the brightness is a breeze, and the reticle selector switch is intuitive.
- Durability: As mentioned before, this thing feels built like a tank. The titanium construction and the overall design inspire confidence that it can handle whatever I throw at it.
Not Quite Perfect:
- Night Vision Compatibility: While it has a night vision setting, some reviews suggest it’s not quite on par with higher-end options like Eotech. Night vision isn’t a huge priority for me, but it’s worth mentioning if it’s a major factor in your decision.
- Solar Option Isn’t Available: This sight relies on a CR1232 battery, which isn’t a huge deal, but some newer red dots offer a solar backup option that can extend battery life even further.
Overall Experience:
The Holosun HE515GT has exceeded my expectations. It’s a feature-packed red dot sight built with top-notch materials. The multiple reticles, shake awake, and fantastic battery life make it a great value. While it might not be the ultimate night vision companion, for most shooters, this Holosun is an excellent choice.
Customer Chatter:
Online reviews largely echo my experience. People rave about the durability, the crisp dot, and the ease of use. A few users wished for a solar option and some mentioned the night vision limitations, but overall, the sentiment towards the HE515GT is very positive.
If you’re looking for a tough, versatile red dot sight that won’t break the bank, the Holosun HE515GT is definitely worth a long look.
Orlandoech –
Similar to Aimpoint, except the 515GT has a Titanium body opposed to an 6061-Aluminum body. You cannot argue Aimpoint is top-tier, but these Holosuns are phenomenal and hold their own.Don't hesitate to buy it. The Holosun Elite Series is also covered with a better warranty than Holosun Classic Series.
Don C –
Quite possibly the best red dot optic imo. I’ve used both vortex and trijicon, while great, their products lack premium features at a premium price point. I have this product on my Vector.Also, don’t judge the product cause you got a lemon. You can either return if it was bought recently or use their 10 YEAR WARRANTY to replace the item.
Logan –
I was super excited about this optic coming in I had such high Hope's. But unfortunately I was wrong maybe i just received a bad optic. But while I was at the range getting zero my reticle turned off I thought it was the auto off function. So I took out the battery and replaced it with a new one tightened down same problem occurred. Got home for a closer look and noticed a slight double reticle going on. I know I'm nitpicking at minor details now but I really had high Hope's for this optic. I'm hopping that it was just a bad one. I do love the green and both reticule love the doughnut of death and I love the dot. Just not the double reticle.