Our lifetime warranty includes normal wear and tear, not just "manufacturer defect". So try this little fella out:
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-micro-dot-with-removable-base-md-rb-ad
If it dies, then we both learned something-- I don't know anyone who has put one on an air gun yet. My work email is
[email protected] so let me know how it shakes out. If it works for you, problem solved! If the air gun kills it, we'll make it right and you can put the red dot on something else and you lose nothing.