Red dot vs holographic

[Boboclown]

A good quality quick detach mount will return close to zero. That's lawyer talk for it will.

 

[EPS]

Lol well the way I look at it is if I have to remove my scope or red dot then put it back on that's a excuse to go shooting and re site it lol

 

[Boboclown]

You need an excuse to go shooting? Just go shooting.

 

[EPS]

You need an excuse to go shooting? Just go shooting.

No just saying that's another excuse hehehe I'm I'm single just need motivation lol

 

[Boboclown]

Motivation is easy. Smell of gun powder is pleasant.

 

[EPS]

Motivation is easy. Smell of gun powder is pleasant.

Well that gets exspesive lol if Everytime I wanted to smell gun smoke it could cost me big money

 

[Flopsweat]

Well that gets exspesive lol if Everytime I wanted to smell gun smoke it could cost me big money

I've used the QD on my Aimpoint a bunch and it keeps zero great.

 

[Squidly]

Motivation is easy. Smell of gun powder is pleasant.

Aroma therapy.

 

[dwaineshort]

What's the difference? I have a vortex sparc and like it but I need a second sight for another AR. I do have a slight astigmatism and the dot on my sparc is kind of starry but it doesn't bother me much. Reason I'm curious about the difference though is I have a chance yo get an eotech 512 for around $230ish or a exps2.0 for just under or right around $300ish. Or maybe it's just the xps2.0...not sure but either way I'm just wondering if the eotech are worth it or do most think they are over rated? Are they that much different than the vortex sparc? I know the dot has the ghost ring thing around it but what else is different. Exuse my ignorance on the subject, I'm kind of new to the world of red dots and such. Also palmeto has the sparc with 10pmags included so that's pretty sweet.

After all three of my eotech failed, 511,512, and a xps2 I don't think I will ever buy their product again. My AimPoint T1 is running 5 years strong on the same battery that came with it. My aimpoint pro I also like a lot. Since I moved to competition shooting I mostly use a 1- 8x scope by Trijicon.

 

[Kruel J]

Guys, red dots and the like are for up close and personal work. Yeah, you CAN hit at 2-300 if need be. But let's not forget why we run them on a rifle. Quick, simple and accurate for SD situations. I agree that Vortex dots tend to run a bit starry. True. But at minute of bad guy they work and are affordable options.

 

[Mailman]

There is plenty of info on the difference between them, in my opinion I like rds better then hws in regards to both entry level and more expensive examples. Being said I do really like my eotech 512.A56 but I like my aimpoint pro better. My advice is play with both, what works best for me might be worst for you. Good luck!

 

[michaelc246]

The major difference is the technology used to create the reticle on the optic. The appearance of the reticle is also very different. I prefer using a red dot sights over Holographic sights because the reticle is more crisp and clean. That said, I know some others prefer the kind of faded (almost grainy) reticle on a holographic sight. You just have to try them both out and see what works best with your eye.

 

[guntinker]

Either the Red dot or the Holographic is a good choice you have to be behind both to make a choice as regards to your sight "astigmatism " that said battery life is good on the red dot

 

[mrblond]