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I'm curious how many people are using red dots, there is not much mention of them here anymore since the law changes. I have a habit of alternating between scope and irons on my rifles, currently just put the red dot back on my .223, on the basis a 3MOA dot is fine inside the ethical range of .223, and I usually shoot at close range in bush or margins were fast target acquisition is the highest priority.
I've got one on my drilling. I keep it in my pocket and put it on if there is time.
They are very fast, much easier to use that open sights.
I have them on my 10/22s. Super fun and fast to use.
I don't use one currently but have shot quite a few animals with one. I like them better than irons but like a low mag scope better than both. Even in thick bush a little magnification can be really usefull for placing shots etc
got eight of them even one on my shotgun
Had one on a 44mag absolutely made the gun was brilliant
I had one on my 10/22 for a while, expecting it to be amazing for night shooting. But it was not as good as I expected, and ended putting a scope on. I can't remember what the problem was now, but there was some reason why it didn't work as I expected. I better put one back on just for old time sake... and because I have not messed around with the 10/22 optics for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLR
My 10/22 and SKK with TRS-25s back in the old days (plus a pet rabbit to remind me why I needed them). Reminiscing.....
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Alternate with scope on 223 from time to time when goat shooting. Tend to use it on wet days, lenses can get wetter before it’s a hassle to see dot. Shoot with both eyes open which helps too.
What are the red dots like with a shortbush rifle thats suppressed? Say a 14-16inch barrel and suppresor? On a low power scope the suppressor is visable which is fine but wondering if its fully obscured with a red dot?
An AR-style riser should sort that problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
2x and some 3x scopes pick up a bare rifle barrel. Red dot too if mounted low. If you’re really noticing this you’re probably not concentrating on the target enough. I certainly don’t notice on my 223 and 308 rifles, both suppressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
The .308 wears one on occasion in the bush. I mount it low and just leave the suppressor off. Makes for a really handy bush setup but you only want to take the one shot without earpro
I had a aimpoint red dot for awhile,it was good but a 1-4 scope is much more versatile especially if it has a firedot reticle. I found I had to constantly adjust the brightness of the dot throughout the day to suit different conditions which can be a pain.
yep, i have put one of the Zerotech ones on my 10/22. makes shooting rabbits feel a bit more fun than it already is!
would be quite keen to go for a bush stalk and have it set up on my 308 to see how it goes.
I used Red. few times for goat hunting on 22 in NI, but mostly in video games:). To me, Red. is for other purposes, pest control or... close quarters engagement. I still prefer the iron sight, the blur is a fun for me, feel the shots. Yes of course, identify the target first, check twice both for the target and background.
Of course you can see the barrel /suppressor with a dot sight, but it isn't a problem, it's just another item in your peripheral vision. Don't really understand why anyone considers it an issueQuote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
years ago when I FIRST SAW A LEUPOLD 1x4 mounted low on a BLR and could see the barrel in bottom 1/4 of scope...it was love at first sight...pun intended...it gives you the shotgun quick point thing....I do not even notice it ...but my mind does and it makes for quick pointing onto target.
Just shoot with both eyes open, your brain does the restQuote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
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Got one on my 308. easy to use and fast to get on target.
Only drawback is lack of magnification.
I use a Bushnell trs25 on my 44. Bloody impressed with it and makes shooting in the bail a lot easier. My rifle fell off the bonnet of my truck onto the road directly onto the scope and it still held zero after that!
