When you first browse this TRS-25 on Amazon, the main display page shows a photo of the sight with the Bushnell Logo in a small font printed in Yellow/Gold. That is an old image. Do not buy this sight thinking or hoping you will receive once with the Yellow logo version like shown in the original Amazon photo. You will get the newer model with a White/Silver logo... even the one Sold and shipped by Amazon!
The primary reason for mentioning this is … if you’ve spent any time reading various internet forums and reviews, or taken the time to peruse all the reviews here in Amazon, it's common to find warnings about TRS-25’s with a white versus the yellow Bushnell logo. Also, do not buy this sight if you are attempting (as some suggest) to play the “Yellow Logo lottery” hoping you will receive one with a yellow logo and not a white one. That lottery trick / suggestion is also quite old. It may have worked back in early 2015 when Bushnell first did the redesign but all the old stock has long since been exhausted.
The logo color warnings are not relevant, i.e., ones that state the original yellow/gold Bushnell logo is found on models that are made in Japan and better quality when compared to the newer models with the Bushnell logo in white that are now coming out of China. Some of the negative review complaint examples:
Red dot is about half as bright.
Red dot is not centered in display
Red dot is distorted
End lens is Green no long Red/orange
So... are the current Chinese models inferior to the Japanese model? Not really. Bushnells production quality guideline standards are strictly enforced regardless of the country of origin. Have there been problems or complaints about receiving units with manufacturing defects? Yes! BUT... there are three good reasons:
1) If you take the time to read ALL the negative reviews you will discover a lot of them are pre-2015 when the units were shipping from Japan. This simply means people were complaining about the same issues with the Japanese as with the current white logo models from China.
2) Items like this are mass produced on a production line in the tens of thousands. Occasionally defects find their way into an item, even products from leading manufacturers made in the US. It doesn’t mean the product is junk. It can simply mean you were unlucky enough to get one with a manufacturing defect.
3) Most factual - at any point in time there are typically 4 or more third party sellers on Amazon selling this very same item. Some of the sellers are selling fake products. You can get ripped off. Your best bet is to only buy products like this when the item says “Sold and Shipped by Amazon” If you buy something Sold and Shipped by Amazon, returns and refunds are easy and painless. If you buy a knockoff from a third party vendoryou have to work with them, not Amazon, and may have to pay return shipping and or restocking fees and if lucky get your money back
FACT: The genuine current production models from Bushnell are manufactured in China and ship with the Logo printed in White/Silver paint. The logo has a “slightly” raised finish you can feel. Do yourself a favor and look at all the other photos in the Amazon listing, as well as all the images in the advertisement below the listing. You will see ALL the photos show the Bushnell Logo in white/silver. Its only the top photo in the Amazon listing that is incorrect since it shows the old original yellow/gold version.
FAIR WARNING: This Red Dot Sight has been around for a long time and is very is popular. As a result there are plenty of fake knockoffs on both Amazon and eBay. Further confusing the matter, the crooks making the fake knockoffs are smart and are aware of the lottery rumors and the hopes people have on finding “new old stock” with the Yellow/Gold logo. As a result the crooks are making fakes units with the yellow gold logo. Today you can buy fake knockoffs with the yellow/gold logo just like the original Japanese model. Don’t fall for it. Today's genuine TRS-25 made under license by Bushnell have the larger Bushnell in white/silver. (see attached photo)
TIP: Check out the YouTube video with the Title: REAL VS FAKE Bushnell TRS-25 Trophy Red Dot Sights
In addition to the Real vs Fake video , upon inspection of the lenses... one end should appear to be clear glass and the other lens should have a vivid red/orange tint. Lenses on “some” of the knockoffs have green finish or tint. Its a pretty iridescent green , but fake nonetheless. Also be aware some fakes have the red/orange lens so don't use that for an indicator alone. Shop carefully. Better yet ,only buy if it says Sold and Shipped by Amazon
Two suggestions to ease your anxiety and pain:
1) Accept the fact you will be getting the white log Chinese version. Buy the TRS-25 when the price is down. How? If you bother to watch the TRS-25 over an extended period of time you will see the price fluctuates anywhere from $45 to $145 (hint: check the website camelcamelcamel) If you wait and watch the TRS-25 on a regular basis you can get lucky and buy it when the price is closer to the $50 range.
2) Be vigilant. Avoid Amazon third party sellers you are unfamiliar with. Read the sellers storefront reviews. Again, your best bet if you decide to and purchase one of these… verify the one you selected and placed in your cart shows: “Sold and Shipped by Amazon”. Granted it may be a few dollars more that one being offered by a third party seller but you know it will be the genuine article
Last, some owners have complained the red dot appears distorted or a blurry. This will happen if you have an astigmatism. It’s a very common eye disorder that can be corrected by Lasik or eyeglasses. If you wear prescription glasses put them on, then you will see a perfect dot. Unfortunately, as a rule, contacts typically do not correct astigmatism and the image may still look distorted.
Be aware Bushnells "One year limited warranty”. Not a deal breaker, but if you ever need to send it in under warranty you will need to also include $10 to cover their return shipping back to you.
| Brand | Bushnell |
|---|---|
| Color | Black Low Rise Mount |
| Style | Red Dot Sight |
| Sport | Hunting |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Material | Metal |
| Magnification Maximum | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 25 Millimeters |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.54 x 5.98 x 4.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 3.4 x 2.2 inches |
| Brand Name | Bushnell |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Limited Warranty |
| Model Name | Advanced VX |
| Suggested Users | Binoculars, Scopes & Accessories |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bushnell |
| Part Number | 731303 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Included Components | Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight Riflescope, CR2032 Battery |
| Size | 1x20mm |
