Thread: Review of the Holosun HS503GU Circle Dot (Black)

I just bought the same unit, replacing a lucid hd7 on my .22 AR

It's a nice unit, crisp clear recticle and I like the eotech style that matches my eotech XPS-3. However it's nice to have the option of just a single 2moa dot as well.

I have an issue with my eyes, that makes rds sights not look like a crisp dot, but more of a star with a sunburst coming out of the right hand side. I have this issue with every rds I have ever tried, vortex, aimpoint, burris etc.
The only sights that do not have this issue for me are eotechs, doctor, and now the holosun. It's still there, but minimal unless I really crank up the brightness.
Now most people won't have any problems with this, but if you do I recommend the holosun as it's damn cheaper than an eotech.
An easy way to check is if you don't see a crisp clear dot, rotate the sight a full 360 degrees, if the flaring of the dot stays the same then it's not the sight but your eyes.

No issues with recoil or zero shift, not expecting it from a .22, I'll stick it on my .223 AR at some stage and try it out.
@res you are welcome to have a play when you are down this way

Originally Posted by bluemonsta

I have an issue with my eyes, that makes rds sights not look like a crisp dot, but more of a star with a sunburst coming out of the right hand side.

Sounds as you may have astigmatism?

Originally Posted by Ryan

Sounds as you may have astigmatism?

Yup, combined with age. Why is it when you are young enough to really enjoy these toys you are too poor to buy them?

Originally Posted by bluemonsta

I just bought the same unit, replacing a lucid hd7 on my .22 AR

It's a nice unit, crisp clear recticle and I like the eotech style that matches my eotech XPS-3. However it's nice to have the option of just a single 2moa dot as well.

I have an issue with my eyes, that makes rds sights not look like a crisp dot, but more of a star with a sunburst coming out of the right hand side. I have this issue with every rds I have ever tried, vortex, aimpoint, burris etc.
The only sights that do not have this issue for me are eotechs, doctor, and now the holosun. It's still there, but minimal unless I really crank up the brightness.
Now most people won't have any problems with this, but if you do I recommend the holosun as it's damn cheaper than an eotech.
An easy way to check is if you don't see a crisp clear dot, rotate the sight a full 360 degrees, if the flaring of the dot stays the same then it's not the sight but your eyes.

No issues with recoil or zero shift, not expecting it from a .22, I'll stick it on my .223 AR at some stage and try it out.
@res you are welcome to have a play when you are down this way

Dying to give mine a spin this weekend.
From past experience the old shotgun quickly determines of a red dot is crap or not.
Typically stuff starts falling off or they just quit going if they are not up to it.
Roll on Sat and Sunday.