I have seen a number of pictures here on the hide of precision rifle scopes that appear to have another red-dot, or holographic aiming devise mounted on the precision scope. Is this for rapid acquisition in the sight picture of a long range target then shifting to the precision scope? Who makes the more popular variances? An example is on the sample video clip of "setting up the rifle" by Frank Galli. I would post the pic here but I am not sure how to do that.
Rifle Scopes Scope on a scope
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For engaging targets at close range. Say you have a 5-25x scope but need to make some quick shots inside 50yds. Even turned all the way down to 5x you will not be on target very quick. A red-dot mounted on top or at 45* lets you have the best of both worlds.
I would say you could likely do both like some do with spotting scopes. But, majority are for 3 gunners engaging point blank targets
Beneficial for hunters too. Say you're heading for your stand and kick something up, you're not going to appreciate 5x right then.
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Also if you are calling predators and the odd one climbs over your back to get to the call. 3x even blows moosecock.
Digging the play on words there SuperHero!
Breeze
Also if you are calling predators and the odd one climbs over your back to get to the call. 3x even blows moosecock.
Digging the play on words there SuperHero!
Breeze
For most other forums my avatar is a sandwich clip art with the Superman S in the background.
OP, one thing to consider is that a red dot on top of the scope is way up over the bore, which means you're gonna have to compensate for height over bore for close stuff. That's why I'd recommend an offset mount, to keep it low.
I asked about this exact topic a few weeks ago and didn't get any answers. Was interested in how they're set up. I've seen right handed shooters mount them on the right side of their main scope, and on the left. Left handed shooters doing the same, either side. I'd imagine a right-handed shooter, with face on the left, would want the red-dot on the left?
