Rifle Scopes Could a red-dot have this improved functionality?

[Bigdude]

I like red dots but only have one (Aimpoint Micro H-1). IMO the biggest disadvantage of them is that they lack appropriate reticles that can be used for hold-over. For instance, I have yet to see a red dot reticle that has defined dots/dashes/lines that can be used for holding-over. Why couldn’t red dots have for example 3 additional buttons somewhere within reach of the shooter that correspond to additional zero locations. For example button “1” could correspond to a red dot that can be zeroed (at any distance per choice of the user) at 100 yards and independently of the other two. Button “2” could be a blue dot that could zeroed at 200 yards and button “3” could be zeroed at 300 yards and be green in color. It would function be simply pressing the button you want displayed on the ocular lens and what ever dot was previously displayed would just disappear the new one would appear. Do we not have the technology to design/fabricate this option?

 

[Kristian_Jensen]

For pistol or rifle? I know that the EOTech has the 2, 3 and 4 dot reticle / red dot scope

 

[Bigdude]

For pistol or rifle? I know that the EOTech has the 2, 3 and 4 dot reticle / red dot scope

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Interesting, I never knew that reticle existed on a EOTech. Thanks for sharing. I am looking for a red dot to mount on my 10-22. Only plan to shoot out to ranges of 100 yards at most.

 

[PBWalsh]

Holosun (I think) has one, a Primary Arms type I think.

 

[ReaperMedic]

More importantly, why? Red dots belong on carbines. Carbines that are usually expected to be utilized from zero to three hundred meters. With a regular US Army zero, (as of 2013) of 25-300, you don't really need a hold for a man size target with an Aimpoint CompM4. Now, if you are trying to tag some turd bird that's proned out or showing less than a full body, maybe you have to get a little more precise, but also your rounds have a way of letting you know how you need to adjust.

Im not saying you can't hold with an Aimpoint. Some of us were taught to do some rudimentary holds to get us out further than the three hundred meters. What Im saying is that the key to a red dot is speed and simplicity. It takes the uncertainty out of shooting at regular combat ranges.

What you are wanting is a low power variable optic with an actual reticle.

 

[jda2631]

Being that it is going on a 10/22, I am going to assume its just for plinking and small varmints and such. If you are looking for something on the cheaper side, I'd look into one of the offerings from primary arms, they put their acss reticle in lots of different sights. Red dots, 3x and 5x prism sights, low power variable, and mid power variables. Just take your pick based off of what type you want.

http://www.primaryarms.com/MCategories+ACSS-Optics

 

[Bigdude]

Being that it is going on a 10/22, I am going to assume its just for plinking and small varmints and such. If you are looking for something on the cheaper side, I'd look into one of the offerings from primary arms, they put their acss reticle in lots of different sights. Red dots, 3x and 5x prism sights, low power variable, and mid power variables. Just take your pick based off of what type you want.

http://www.primaryarms.com/MCategories+ACSS-Optics

I am definitely not looking for something on the cheaper side. I am 99% sure on buying the Trijicon RMR 1.0 MOA Red Dot

 

[newguy2k3v2]

The Holosun 503G is a nice little optic. It sounds crazy to say but I like the glass in it better than either of the Rmr's or Mro's I have. Very clear, no tint and the reticle is sharp as well.

It was on a 300blk for a while, then a 12ga slug gun and now my 45-70.

 

[Harv24]

More importantly, why? Red dots belong on carbines. Carbines that are usually expected to be utilized from zero to three hundred meters. With a regular US Army zero, (as of 2013) of 25-300, you don't really need a hold for a man size target with an Aimpoint CompM4. Now, if you are trying to tag some turd bird that's proned out or showing less than a full body, maybe you have to get a little more precise, but also your rounds have a way of letting you know how you need to adjust.

Im not saying you can't hold with an Aimpoint. Some of us were taught to do some rudimentary holds to get us out further than the three hundred meters. What Im saying is that the key to a red dot is speed and simplicity. It takes the uncertainty out of shooting at regular combat ranges.

What you are wanting is a low power variable optic with an actual reticle.

This guy gets it... A red dot has a specific role.... Why mutate it into something it is not...

That's what a LPVO is for...With a T-1, I can hit man size targets out to 300m all day..