Red Dot Sights?

[jbinbi]

thank you. great explanation.

 

[chuck s]

The farther from the eye the easier time you'll have transitioning from target to target. These are set up functionally the same for consistency.

You'll need a rail system (the M&P15-22 has one) to get the sight as far forward as possible. Otherwise use the forward slots on the upper receiver.

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-- Chuck

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

So I all I am doing is shooting at targets, or plinking, will the red dot be useable at 50-100yds?

On my pistol I have a terrible time with the iron sights as I need to look thru the lower portion of my glasses to keep the sights in focus, and if I do that, I can't see the target at a distance, and if I sight the target, I can't see the sights in focus. I know the sights are more important than the target, but it is very difficult.

I struggled with the same issue. I could keep the target in focus or the sights, but not both at the same time. To solve this problem I use red dots and low power pistol scopes on my recreational pistols. I have found both to be a real pleasure to shoot with using only my distance glasses.

""So all I am doing is shooting at targets, or plinking, will the red dot be useable at 50-100yds?""

A 1x red dot is useable at any distance, just like iron sights are.
Generally speaking, if you're doing much shooting out to 100yds then you'll probably be best served by a magnified optic with crosshairs.

For the most part, I shoot my 15-22 off hand for bouncing soda cans, shotgun shells and other debris at distances of around 50yds or less. I think the 15-22 is very much at home for this type of shooting, and a 1x red dot is perfect for it. If you want to precision shoot at paper or just shoot at stuff from a supported position/bench/bipod then you will be better off with a magnified optic with crosshairs. But again, it just depends on what you like to do... Pistols are 1x red dot and 2x scope, rifles are 1x red dot, 4x and 3-9x. They all serve their purpose well for the type shooting I do with each.





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[antifederalist22]

Everyone has their preferences on the types of optics they run and placement on their weapon system. I prefer to have my optic over the action, especially on the AR platform because that is where the rifle's center of gravity is. Having the red dot pushed too far out down the rail beyond the receiver adds weight to the front end that has to be supported by your reaction/support side arm. When performing mag reloads (admin, speed, or tactical), addressing malfunctions, making transitions from weapon side to reaction side or to/from a secondary weapon, or simply driving the gun in any particular direction to engage, I find it best to not have too much weight on the wrong end of the weapon. Having the weight closer to your body helps with control.

 

[Fishinfool]

How about the best of both worlds - A Vari powered scope with a holographic site mounted on top, as shown on my M-4. Covers close and fast & longer range precision.

Larry