AR15 Trijicon MRO Red Dot Review

Published on April 4, 2016
Duration: 6:08

The Trijicon MRO offers a compelling alternative in the red dot market, featuring a larger objective lens and robust ACOG-level durability at a competitive price point. While it excels in close-quarters speed and field of view, potential drawbacks include slight magnification effects and glare under specific lighting conditions. It's recommended to try before buying, especially when comparing against variable scopes for longer ranges.

Quick Summary

The Trijicon MRO offers a larger 25mm objective lens for better field of view and ACOG-level durability at a competitive price. It has a 5-year battery life on setting 3 but features a slight 1.05x magnification and can exhibit glare.

Chapters

  1. 00:21MRO By The Numbers: Price, Weight, Lens
  2. 01:12Sight Picture: Magnification & Glare
  3. 01:54Mounting & Zeroing the MRO
  4. 04:23Performance Comparison vs. Variable Scope
  5. 05:35Final Thoughts & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key advantages of the Trijicon MRO red dot sight?

The Trijicon MRO offers a larger 25mm objective lens for a better field of view, robust ACOG-level durability, and a competitive price point compared to Aimpoint and EOTech. It also provides a 5-year battery life on setting 3.

What are the potential drawbacks of the Trijicon MRO?

Users may experience double targets beyond 15 yards due to its slight 1.05x magnification. Glare can also be present when a light source is behind the shooter, though this varies with brightness settings.

How does the Trijicon MRO compare in weight and size to competitors?

The MRO weighs 5.88oz with a 1/3 co-witness mount. It's heavier than the Aimpoint T-2 (4.9oz) but significantly lighter than the EOTech EXPS 3-0 (11.2oz). Its 25mm objective lens is larger than the Aimpoint's 20mm.

What is the recommended zeroing procedure for the Trijicon MRO?

A 50-yard zero is recommended for the Trijicon MRO to achieve a flat trajectory out to 200 yards. Using lower brightness settings is advised for a more precise dot during zeroing.

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