Thread: who is using red dots?

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.

Had one on a 44mag absolutely made the gun was brilliant

I have them on my 10/22s. Super fun and fast to use.

Originally Posted by SLR

I have them on my 10/22s. Super fun and fast to use.

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.

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.....

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

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?

Originally Posted by Southerner223

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.

Originally Posted by Southerner223

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?

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.

Originally Posted by Southerner223

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?

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 issue

Originally Posted by Southerner223

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?

Just shoot with both eyes open, your brain does the rest

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.