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Posted: 10/30/2009 5:03:14 AM EDT
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What ranges do you ACTUALLY shoot? (not some fantasy range you would like to be able to shoot) Do you actually range targets right now? (not some fantasy scenario/post apocolyptic scenario) does a blue tint to the glass of some of the older Short Dots bug you? FFP or SFP Short Dot you are considering? Willing to use a Brother label maker to put a dialable custom BDC markings on the elevation turret of the Swaro? (takes some dedicted range time bench shooting and taking notes at each range you want) What ammo will you use? Will you try to find the older locking style SD turrets or the newer ones with swapable ballistic markings on the elevation dials?
Answer those and I bet the decision is already made for you. |
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Posted: 10/30/2009 5:07:57 AM EDT
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What ranges do you ACTUALLY shoot? (not some fantasy range you would like to be able to shoot) Do you actually range targets right now? (not some fantasy scenario/post apocolyptic scenario) does a blue tint to the glass of some of the older Short Dots bug you? FFP or SFP Short Dot you are considering? Willing to use a Brother label maker to put a dialable custom BDC markings on the elevation turret of the Swaro? (takes some dedicted range time bench shooting and taking notes at each range you want) What ammo will you use? Will you try to find the older locking style SD turrets or the newer ones with swapable ballistic markings on the elevation dials? Answer those and I bet the decision is already made for you. Targets anywhere from 10-300 yards. Although there are a few matches I might attend that may go out to 500. As far as blue tint on older short dots, it's a non-issue since whichever scope I get, I'll be buying new. I load my own ammo, current match load is using 69gr Sierra Matchkings. I can't imagine dialing in settings during a 3 gun match. I do a 50/200 zero and know my holds at various ranges. |
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Posted: 10/30/2009 8:11:24 AM EDT
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You might try Enos's forum. Alot of good 3 gun info there.
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Posted: 10/30/2009 8:26:19 AM EDT
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I'd try the Swarovski cuz I like the additional magnification. I'd get the circle dot reticle.
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Posted: 10/30/2009 8:27:38 AM EDT
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I'd try the Swarovski cuz I like the additional magnification. I'd get the circle dot reticle. http://www.triebel.de/bilder/SWAROVSKI_ABS_Circle-Dot.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/paulosantos/img009.jpg Do you have a picture with the illumination turned on in daylight conditions? Daylight visible illumination is a must for me. |
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Posted: 10/30/2009 8:44:48 AM EDT
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I sure dont, I cant see pics because Im at work and they block photobucket type sites. Check out this review
http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=816 |
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Posted: 10/30/2009 12:55:22 PM EDT
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I'm very happy with my short dot LE, never used a Z6 though. You won't be disappointed with the short dot.
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Posted: 10/30/2009 4:24:59 PM EDT
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I recently acquired a Second generation Short Dot (thanks to the EE). I can tell you the dot is absolutely daylight visible, not just sometimes or when it's cloudy, but is visible in bright sunlight. The dot is damn close to being as fast as an aimpoint (aimpoint doesn't have eye relief or scope shadowing issues however like the Short Dot does) The reticle gives you a fair amount of choice in setting your BDC how you wish. I have mine set at 300 for the main crosshair, 200 for one crosshair up and 400 for one crosshair down. That is with a 55 grain bullet.
With a 69 grain you'll have to do some math and experiment to how the BDC works for you. The downsides of the scope are obviously price, weight, and the crosshairs other than the main one are a little thicker than I would like. For reference I have shot 3gun with a TR21 accupoint, and an ACOG TA-11 previously. 
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Posted: 11/2/2009 3:51:30 PM EDT
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If you get the short dot buy the Zenith LE model, it's also know as the short dot 2. It's a second focal plane so the crosshair is usable at low power and no blue tint.
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