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KS2A · 07-31-2005, 01:42 AM

have any of you rifle shooters noticed a problem with this? i'm mounting up a cheap bsa on my mossy 500 for the upcoming turkey season and have no experience with them.

any input?

ichy_trigger · 07-31-2005, 07:41 AM

Read the enclosed instruction and spec sheet that came with the scope. My Doctor Optics sight is set for 50 yards. Not sure bout my others.

boricua9mm · 07-31-2005, 02:33 PM

Parallax is a definte problem with the low end red dot sights. Short of gettin an Aimpoint (which come with my highest recommendation, even the older models), you will need to have the optic sighted in and make sure you are using a consistent cheek weld for each and every shot. This ensures that the indexing between your eye and the red dot remain consistent. If you don't want to bother with this, you can probably find a cheap older Aimpoint sight for ~$150.

B9

KS2A · 08-01-2005, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boricua9mm

Parallax is a definte problem with the low end red dot sights. Short of gettin an Aimpoint (which come with my highest recommendation, even the older models), you will need to have the optic sighted in and make sure you are using a consistent cheek weld for each and every shot. This ensures that the indexing between your eye and the red dot remain consistent. If you don't want to bother with this, you can probably find a cheap older Aimpoint sight for ~$150.

B9

don't you hate knowing something and just dreading hearing someone else tell you. i had a gut feeling that a 49$ red dot was going to be lots of work or lots of wasted $$. at least it was expected.
thanks

Parabellum9x19mm · 08-01-2005, 03:38 AM

get an EOTech. they are great for shotguns. i fired a Benelli M4 with a 511 mounted on it. wicked fun.

yeah, i know, its a chunk of change, especialy if you're new to red dots....but if you use the weapon a lot, its a worthwhile investment.

if you want to save a little money you can try a Bushnell Holosite. i've never used one, but from what i understand they are the non-military version of the EOTech and work very well. since they are based on the older EOTech models i think the battery life might not be as good as the newest EOTech Revision F, but for your purposes it should work nicely.

side question.....

the Aimpont M3 is out already right? how much does that puppy cost?

07-31-2005, 01:42 AM	#1
KS2A XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: KS Posts: 68	parallax in red dot scopes? have any of you rifle shooters noticed a problem with this? i'm mounting up a cheap bsa on my mossy 500 for the upcoming turkey season and have no experience with them. any input? __________________ www.ksconcealedcarry.com www.pistol-gear.com www.bluewonder.us

07-31-2005, 07:41 AM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,100	Read the enclosed instruction and spec sheet that came with the scope. My Doctor Optics sight is set for 50 yards. Not sure bout my others. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

07-31-2005, 02:33 PM	#3
boricua9mm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 652	Parallax is a definte problem with the low end red dot sights. Short of gettin an Aimpoint (which come with my highest recommendation, even the older models), you will need to have the optic sighted in and make sure you are using a consistent cheek weld for each and every shot. This ensures that the indexing between your eye and the red dot remain consistent. If you don't want to bother with this, you can probably find a cheap older Aimpoint sight for ~$150. B9 __________________ Videographer/Multimedia Producer http://www.ricanhavocproductions.com

08-01-2005, 03:38 AM	#5
Parabellum9x19mm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 218	get an EOTech. they are great for shotguns. i fired a Benelli M4 with a 511 mounted on it. wicked fun. yeah, i know, its a chunk of change, especialy if you're new to red dots....but if you use the weapon a lot, its a worthwhile investment. if you want to save a little money you can try a Bushnell Holosite. i've never used one, but from what i understand they are the non-military version of the EOTech and work very well. since they are based on the older EOTech models i think the battery life might not be as good as the newest EOTech Revision F, but for your purposes it should work nicely. side question..... the Aimpont M3 is out already right? how much does that puppy cost? __________________ XD9 Sub Compact Bi-Tone + XML Mini Light ~ Rock Island Twin Pines 1911 .45 ~ Bushmaster 16\" HBAR Carbine 5.56 + EOTech 552 Rev. F + RRA Dominator v 2.0 + INova T3 ~ Ruger 10/22 ~ Sig Hammerli Trailside 6\" .22LR

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