 AznDragon567 
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Posted: 2/28/2012 6:55:36 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I just have a few questions. is the Lower amount of "MOA" the better? so a 1 MOA red dot sight has smaller dot..so its more focused? versus a 4 MOA dot are any of these good? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=red+dot+sight&x=0&y=0 |
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Posted: 2/29/2012 12:59:51 AM
I have never seen a red dot that cheap worth the crust in my underwear.
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Moose
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Posted: 2/29/2012 6:30:17 AM
[Last Edit: 2/29/2012 6:37:24 AM by Moose]
I actually have the NCStar that's at the top for my Colt .22 Cadet and it works fine for plinking.
Don't think I would trust it for a competition, though. |
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Wyldman
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Posted: 2/29/2012 7:01:07 AM
One thing you can pretty well gaurantee is that the guys you'll be shooting against won't be shooting with cheap optics. If you want to compete, you need to be competetive. Talk to the guys you'll be shooting with and learn from them.
Yes, the smaller the MOA number, the smaller the dot in the optic. |
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Posted: 2/29/2012 10:16:09 AM
save up a bit more cash and look at Primary arms. I have had several of their optics with no problems. in fact i use their micro on both my AR for 3 gun and my .22 AR for Steel challenge.
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pepperbelly
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Posted: 2/29/2012 10:56:18 PM
I have shot and still occasionally shoot Bullseye Pistol. You do not want a cheap red dot optic. Shoot iron sights until you save enough for a good optic. I recommend people mastering iron sights before using an optic anyway. An optic will allow you to get away with mistakes- for a while. They will come back and bite you in the ass at some point. Iron sights force you ti grip correctly and have a good trigger technique. I use UltraDot MatchDots. They are around $200.00 and I won't use any other red dot in competition. I use them in fast plate matches too. I can dial the dot sixe from 2,4,6 or 8moa. One MOA is too small. You will be shooting at 50 yards max, then 25 yards in timed and rapid fire. a 2moa dot is perfect for that. A cheap optic will usually always have a wandering zero, and you will never know if it's the optic, ammo, pistol or you causing the fliers. Eliminate any variables that you can and work on your technique. Jim |
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Posted: 3/5/2012 12:34:42 PM
Ditto on the above comments.
If you're going to get into competition shooting do not skimp on the optics. You will probably not be happy with the cheaper models and go through a couple. Buy the best you can afford. "Pay Once, Cry Once". |
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Posted: 6/7/2012 8:32:56 PM
Try Primary Arms.com for great value red dot optics. I've purchased 3 different optics from them thus far and they are easily 1/2-1/3 the cost of name brand optics. Better yet,, they are very durable products as well. Marshall (the owner) will take care of you!
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Posted: 6/10/2012 1:08:32 PM
Once you install a red dot sight, you've moved yourself into the "optics" category of shooters. Those guys will more than likely NOT be using a $50 optic. Why handicap yourself right out of the gate with an inferior optic... as stated previously, buy the best optic you can afford. If a $50 optic is all you can afford, keep saving and don't even consider buying a red dot until you have about $200+ saved.
I have a Tru Glo red/green multi dot on my Turkey shotgun, and a Burris FFII on my Ruger .22/45 Mk III. The difference in quality between the Tru Glo and the Burris is night and day! The Burris is a good RDS, but is far from what I'd consider "top of the line". For competition, I'd look at a C-More, Trijicon RMR, Docter, or a smaller Aimpoint. For backyard plinking, your $50 RDS might last, then again it might puke at the most inopportune moment. |
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Posted: 6/10/2012 8:03:53 PM
Save your money a bit more and get a Bushnell Trophy 1x28, they're fantastic.
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DanTSX
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Posted: 6/11/2012 2:50:15 PM
[Last Edit: 6/11/2012 2:53:02 PM by DanTSX]
Get the smallest MOA dot you can. Some bullseye guys like larger dots tho, as they tend to "jump" less on the target
Avoid "multiple reticles". POI shifts in the reticle change mechanism. I'd budget slightly more. $175 will get you a Burris fast fire II or III, ultradot, jpoint, etc are about $220. All reliable, light, accurate, and have a great reputation with bullseye shooters at all levels. I'd even scour eBay, the EE, gunbroker, and local gun boards for OLD aimpoint like the 20 year old aimpoint 2000 I bought for $50. Big, but built like a brick craphouse, and accurate. If no other options, give primary arms a try. |
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Posted: 6/15/2012 4:38:03 PM
Take a look at the TNVC RDPII sight. Micro 3 MOA dot sight for $139.
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ScottyPotty
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:27:13 PM
Originally Posted By AznDragon567:
are any of these good? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=red+dot+sight&x=0&y=0 No, the dots are not very clear, not round and not a very good idea. I used a PA red dot for my pistol league on a mark II and it died on me. PA sent me a new one for free and it has been problem free. At the minimum I would go PA |
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