3X Magnifier vs. 3X Scope

[BillyJack2012]

Besides the red dot, what is the difference in me getting a red dot and 3x magnifier vs. getting a 3x scope? I'll just be doing some range shooting.

Is the 3x magnifier pretty much just a scope in front of a red dot? Looking at the PA M3. Thanks all.

 

[Breechloader]

The magnifier mount usually flips out of the way so you can use the red dot when the magnifier is not needed.

The magnifier dosent need all the stuff a scope has like crosshairs and windage-elevation adjustments. So they should cost less and be more compact.

Imho if you want/need a red dot type sight for close range use then go with the red dot/magnifier combo.

If you are only going to be shooting at distant targets 50+yards that dont move then I would go for a scope.

 

[oneyeopn]

My thing is that the magnifier doesnt just magnify what your shooting at but it magnifies the red dot also. So with just a little bit of distance your dot is completely covering your target and you cant discriminate down to the gnats backside. that is why I run a 4-16 scope, but I am shooting further distances than you are.