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It used to be that you had to spend the price of your gun just to get a quality red dot that would endure the abuse dished out in the field. Today we are fortunate that new manufacturing technologies and materials have advanced to the point that a decent red dot can be had for under $100 and a great high quality red dot such as this Hi-Lux model are just over $200.
Just after the initial release my then new Hi-Lux Micro Max-d-Dot Red Dot sight was mounted on a basic AR15 pistol build and it was later moved to my Sig MPX 9mm pistol. Over a year later and approximately 8000 rounds later of .223 and later 9mm, the Hi-Lux Micro Max-d-Dot Red Dot has performed amazingly well, still holds zero and I am still on the first factory included battery. From my perspective it is one of the top values for a high quality red dot sight, so much so that I ordered another one from Optics Planet who had it featured on sale with free shipping at the time.
To be up front, I am a Brand Ambassador for Optics Planet, however I could have ordered anything from them and I chose to buy the same optic again. This should speak volumes about how I feel about the quality and features of the Hi-Lux Micro Max-d-Dot Red Dot sight. Because you are reading this, feel free to use code "MAJOR5" for 5% off your entire OpticsPlanet.com order of anything you might want to purchase.
FIT, FINISH, FEEL, FEATURES, & FUNCTIONS
The Hi-Lux Micro Max-b-Dot red dot is typical high quality that you would see on all Leatherwood Hi-Lux optics. The red dot design is robust and designed to take a lot of abuse. Once upon a time, only Aimpoint could boast about a 50K+ hour run time, but now this $220 red dot can deliver that same long run-time.
My initial Hi-Lux Micro Max-b-Dot red dot held zero perfectly through more than a few bumps bangs and scrapes and thousands of rounds of 9mm and 5.56 Nato. I did have some initial concern that the extremely light weight Hi-Lux Riser might not hold up well to side hits due to the I-beam steel design, however I have never had an issue and it is far stronger than it looks.
Instead of the typical rotary setting switch, Hi-Lux decided on using push-button operation instead which provides click ON, hold for OFF, and click up/down to cycle through the twelve dot power settings.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Hi-Lux Micro Max-b-Dot red dot one of my favorite red dot sights. It functions perfectly, delivers excellent clarity, and the plenty of daylight to low-light dot brightness settings. I will not likely be in a situation where I need a Kill Flash attachment, however the lens covers work extremely well. Owning a safe full of red dot sights, my experience is that they get dirty quick and the flip up covers really help assure the glass is clean and bright when I need to shoot.
This is a very cool build and has been a ton of fun which means it gets shot a lot. Again, the Hi-Lux Micro Max-b-Dot red dot has held up perfectly just as the initial sight did. Overall this is one
SPECS
The Micro Max b-Dot collimator reflex red dot sight provides quick target acquisition, unlimited versatility, and an outstanding six year battery life in a compact package.
Successfully thermal cycled from -85° F to +185° F without failure on an Alexander Arms 338 Lapua Magnum Ulfberht.
- Power 1X
- Object lens 20
- Exit Pupil Range N/A
- EYE Relief Unlimited
- Length 2.5”
- Short Reticle Dot
- Elevation Adjustment 1/2 (MOA)
- 2 MOA Dot Size, With Mount, Flip-Up Lens Covers, Anti-Reflection Device
- FOV 42'
- Coating Fully Multi-Coated
- Multi-Coated Lenses
- All exterior air-glass lenses are treated with DiamondTuff14™ to ensure optimal light transmission for more visibility in low light situations.
- Niitrogen Gas Purged
- All scopes are purged with nitrogen gas to ensure they remain fogproof for wide range of temperatures.
- Waterproof - The Tac Dot sight is waterproof for use in any weather conditions.
- LED Bright Dot Technology
- Red dot is clearly visible even in daytime light conditions.
- Outstanding Battery Life
- Expected battery life of 55,000 hours at medium brightness settings.
- Digital Brightness Adjustment - 12 adjustable +/- brightness settings
- Automatic Shutoff Timer
- Scope turns off after one hour of inactivity. This timer is programmable and can be reset to the shooter’s liking.
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