Red dots in use...differences?

[valise]

Not many posts regarding red dots on shotguns which was my search results, so here I am posting in the Bear Pit.

I'm wanting to put one on a shotgun since the damn quail out here sit 50y out, so do the ducks (yeah, we got ducks in AZ too).

I've no experience with RDs, or MRDs.

Style-wise, intuitively, I'm attracted to the Trijicon RMR (Doctor, Zeiss, Leupold, Burris 'speed bead' etc) 'open window' feel. This style seems to get put on pistols and shotguns.

But wondering about the tube RD (Aimpoint H1, etc). This style seems to get put on rifles and some shotguns.

A couple of comments or links would be appreciated to cover what I'm missing.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Red dots in use...differences?

so are you shooting them while they are still? I don't know how well I would do on a flying bird with a red dot. Just like an open field of view when I shoot a shotgun.

 

[valise]

Re: Red dots in use...differences?

Quail do more running in the open desert than flying, so still or running shots. With ducks, it's first one on the water, second on wing if possible.

I was thinking the micro-dot RMR open window style doesn't block the view. A Burris Speed Bead would be close enough the eye to pick up easily. Or one mounted out front would just clarify aim.

I 'know' proper technique means you use the bead but I'm having a mental problem covering up the bird with the bead / barrel - really want to float it under the bird, hence the red dot.

 

[Grimm]

Re: Red dots in use...differences?

In the way back, my dad affixed a simple brass tube to the rib of his model 1200. His reasoning was because he never actively sighted when taking a flying shot and that grouse were easier to shoot at 30-40 yards. So yes I suppose you *could* use a red dot, although having watch my dear old Dad and his set up, I would probably steer you towards a mid bead, or taking more time to learn your aim point, and effective shot size and patterning that far out.

 

[VAN1LLA G0R1LLA]

Re: Red dots in use...differences?

if the object is moving the red dot isn't going to do you much inn my opinion learn to pattern and know how to use what you got effectively instead of investing in new equipment just my $0.02